The values of chinese new year celebration for catholics in the light of Saint Teresa’s Spirituality

Abstract

Every year, some countries in Asia celebrate Chinese New Year celebration. Among of them are Catholics. There are challenges for  them to find it’s values to strengthen their faith. So that, they can celebrate this celebration as a cultural tradition in the light of  Catholic faith. For that purpose, this article offers the reflection of values of this celebration in Catholic’s point of view and especially in  the light of Teresa’s spirituality. This article lifts up many aspects of Chinese New Year celebration that is compatible with Catholic  faith. Hopefully, this reflection can be used as a consideration to create a celebration that is more in line with Catholic faith.