Caritas In Intelligentia Artificial: Ai Integration In Catholic Community Ministry And Spiritual Growth

Abstract

This research employs a systematic literature review method with a qualitative approach to analyze AI integration in Catholic pastoral ministry. Data were collected from primary documents such as apostolic letters, official Vatican documents, church leaders' publications, and secondary sources, including theological journals, research reports, and AI implementation studies in Catholic institutions published between 2019 and 2024. The research findings demonstrate that successful AI implementation requires balancing technological innovation and traditional pastoral values. The CARITAS framework proves effective in managing ethical challenges, with a 65% reduction in ethical incidents in institutions that adopt it. The values-first digital integration approach results in a 45% increase in congregation engagement and pastoral service effectiveness. The study also reveals that parishes adopting phased transformation achieve a 73% higher success rate in AI technology integration. The implications of this research contribute significantly to developing an AI integration model in the context of pastoral ministry that maintains personal dimensions while leveraging the potential of technology to enhance church service effectiveness.