One of my first assignments as a Director of Religious Education many, many years ago took me to a parish where the pastor informed me that I would not have to worry about the high school religious education program other than be sure the room was set up, take attendance and order the pizza. He and his Associate had ditched the diocesan curriculum and replaced it with real life content…
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Our Social Media Response to Violence and Tragedies
I have used the hashtags #NoMoreViolence #PrayforPeace too many times in the past few weeks. It seems we cannot go more than a few days before we are confronted with another terrorist attack, killings and more recently attacks on our police officers.
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Web Presence as Ministry
During the weeks since my last blog I had two very enjoyable opportunities to share my passion for an evangelizing use of websites and social media with others. I am writing about them today
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Why Bother with Facebook?
If you manage a Facebook Page for your ministry or organization, you may consider it a tedious task, an annoying responsibility you wish you could pass on to someone else, or just a waste of time. But someone expects you to do it, so you do. It could be your pastor or boss, your co-workers, your members, your stakeholders, but someone is expecting you to deliver and once it is…
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Online for Holy Week
Holy Week is the most intense and dramatic week of the Church year. The liturgies are rich and meaningful. The week begins triumphantly with Palm Sunday and for the next three days before the Triduum begins there are additional opportunities for confessions at every parish. It is very busy. Holy Week services and the story of Christ’s death and resurrection get special coverage in the media during this week. Even…
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3 Ways to Maximize the Impact of Videos on Facebook
If you have your own animated ministry videos, you can use them to increase your sphere of influence, gain new Likes on your Facebook ministry Page and drive new traffic to your website. More importantly, you can use them to bring others closer to Christ, to share your mission, and to build new relationships.