O adolescer na religiosidade das famílias pastorais

Abstract

Pastoral families are not exempt from the current challenges and difficulties of society. Adolescents from these families face unique pressures, especially when they are considered an extension of the pastoral work. The ecclesiastical environment has a significant impact on the personal and religious development of these adolescents. High expectations affect their perception of themselves and their religiosity. Although they still need family support, adolescence, as a phase of searching for and building identity, is marked by moments of distancing themselves from or reaffirming what was already established. In this context, the practical and authentic experience of religiosity becomes essential for it to be meaningful for these adolescents. The family and the church play fundamental roles in assisting in this process, helping them to develop in a healthy way and to cultivate a positive view of religiosity. The overall objective of this research is to explore the intersections between adolescence, religiosity and the ecclesiastical context in the experience of sons and daughters of pastors. To achieve this goal, the research is based on a bibliographic review that addresses pertinent concepts and themes, in addition to field research conducted through qualitative interviews, with the aim of enriching the investigation through the experiences of adolescents who live this reality. The first chapter addresses the theme of adolescence, the second deals with religiosity, and the third explores the experiences in pastoral families. The results obtained show that, although the family is the main source of religious support, there are individual nuances and varied contexts that shape the spiritual experiences of these adolescents. Although there is a common experience in some aspects, the responses of the people interviewed revealed a diversity of experiences, highlighting the importance of considering the particularities of each individual, which cannot be ignored.