Pedagogical Innovation: Balancing Tradition and Technology in Catholic Teaching

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Pedagogical innovation in Catholic education aims to balance spiritual traditions with technology in addressing the challenges of the digital age. Catholic education, rooted in theological and ethical values, must adapt to technological advancements without losing its spiritual core. The method employed in this study is a literature review. The findings indicate that educational technologies, such as online learning and digital media, offer opportunities to enhance students' critical thinking skills but raise concerns about the diminishing personal experience in Catholic education. This research explores integrating technology with Catholic education, highlighting the importance of balancing traditional methods and technology-based innovations. Training educators becomes a key factor in enabling them to integrate technology with Catholic principles while maintaining essential personal connections in learning. The study also emphasizes the importance of ethics in using technology to ensure that it does not undermine the formation of students' character and spirituality. Recommendations for the future include collaboration among the Church, communities, and educational institutions to create an educational ecosystem that supports academic and spiritual development.