One of the most talked about topics in the Church today is young adult Catholics. Where are they when it comes to Church? Where are they when it comes to the practice of their faith? As we watch our active church members age, we know that the younger generations are not with us in large numbers any more. The world that they have grown up in and are now navigating…
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Check In on Facebook
Do you know people who “Check-in” on Facebook? Their post is a map with a pinpoint on their location and they make a comment such as “Meeting lots of old friends at this conference.” “Really enjoying the exhibits at the State Fair.” “My first time at a World Series game!” You get the idea. You have your own examples. Last week someone asked me: “How can we get people to…
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Good Stories: Pastoral Ministry in the Digital Age Part 5
Everyone loves a good story. Jesus was a master story teller. Stories concretize and humanize the lessons and messages we share with each other. We all have stories to tell. That is why the fifth challenge that comes to Pastoral Ministry in this digital age according to Antonio Spardaro, SJ in his book, Friending God: Social Media, Spirituality and Community makes perfect sense. Pastoral ministry in the digital age is…
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Like and/or Follow on Facebook
Welcome back from your summer activities. I hope that they were refreshing and re-energizing for you. My own summer was very special as I celebrated my Golden Jubilee of Religious Profession as a Sister of Notre Dame with friends, family, colleagues and community. These fifty years have gone by very quickly. I have been blessed to live this life in company with so many wonderful people. I was reminded of…
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Two Free Sunday Facebook Posts
What can you do if you do not have the time and resources to create Sunday Facebook Posts every week? Until now there was not much you could do. But I have an offer to make. For the past several years, I have been creating Sunday Facebook Posts for my client parishes and I am going to make them available to other parishes beginning in September 2017 as a subscription–a…
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Sunday Facebook Posts
The mission of every Christian activity, including a parish Facebook Page, is to proclaim the message of Jesus Christ. If the proclamation is genuine, it is done consistently. Any number of methodologies can be used including sharing faith-based posts by various Catholic ministries, the USCCB, the Vatican, the diocese and other parishes. But if you want to make the most impact with your Page, you need to post your own…