5 Inspiring Ways: Use Twitter in Religion Class
One social media tool that I love is Twitter! Why? In 140 characters or less I can send a message to others simply using a mobile tool and the Twitter App which is available for both iPhone and...
View ArticleWord Clouds in the Religion Classroom
As I read Michael Gormon’s post 200 Ways to Use Word Clouds in the Classroom , I missed seeing suggestions for the subject of RELIGION. So here are 8 Suggestions for using a WordCloud in your religion...
View ArticleCuriosity is Intelligence having fun!
The saying attributed to Albert Einstein – Curiosity is intelligence having fun – is something to keep in mind as I return to writing articles about technology in ministry. Why? I call all involved...
View Article10 Signs You are a 21st Century Catechist (It’s time to Celebrate It)
Picture by Frankeleon licensed under Creative Commons CC BY 2.0 Of course, catechesis today involves the heart, head and more! As a catechist, you are challenged to teach the faith not only to...
View ArticleHow to Make & Share a Scripture Story Video on Facebook
Every parish has a Facebook page! So what about creating a short Sunday Gospel video that highlights the scripture story of the day? In addition, include one, two, or three reflection questions...
View ArticleDigital Discipleship: It matters for Everyone (Part I)
Sherry Weddell in Forming Intentional Disciples says, “We must be convinced that all the baptized – unless they die early or are incapable of making such a decision – will eventually be called to make...
View ArticleDigital Discipleship: The Personal Facebook Experience (Part II)
Why Facebook? Some basic stats highlight why this tool can be a fruitful opportunity for everyday evangelization. 1.09 billion people log onto Facebook daily (DAU) – March 2016, which represents a...
View ArticleDigital Discipleship: Twitter, Instagram, and … (Part III)
We live in the midst of an evolving Digital Culture with its own language and skills. It’s almost like going to a foreign land where we may often feel like a “stranger.” So, when others begin to say...
View ArticleTell A Gospel Story
KidsSpace is a website sponsored by the Toronto Public Library. One of the helpful tools is a way to engage children in telling a story. After I played with the tool, here is a suggestion for you to...
View ArticleThe Role of the Catechist in the Age of Google & Alternative Facts
Today we are surrounded by digital information that is created by a variety of organizations and individuals. In a matter of seconds a search finds thousands of possible resources related to the...
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