MENILIK MAKNA SYUKURAN DAN PERSEMBAHAN RITUAL ADAT NE’I WISTE TUA DALAM TERANG IMAN KRISTIANI DI STASI SANTO FRANSISKUS XAVERIUS TAPOBARAN PAROKI SANTO LAURENTIUS HADAKEWA KEUSKUPAN LARANTUKA

The traditional Ne'i Wiste Tua ritual is a traditional tradition that exists in people's lives. In fact, this ritual helps people to express their faith. The expression of the people's faith can be seen from the people's understanding of the meaning of gratitude and offerings in this ritual. The meaning of gratitude and offering aims to express gratitude for God's grace and provision in his life. The form of gratitude and offerings needs to be in the people to be able to open themselves to God, build togetherness with others, cultivate and maintain nature and build themselves. The development of science has brought significant changes in the mindset of the people. This should be responded to in a positive manner by the people and the servants of the people so that cultural rituals and liturgical celebrations from a religious perspective complement each other and support the activities of developing the faith of the people. Socialization activities or seminars in an effort to process cultural inculturation that is rich in religious meanings and values ​​should be carried out regularly so as not to cause erroneous interpretations of the relationship between culture and faith