1. Do you think that having twitter accounts will help attract
youth to take a greater role in the life of the Church?
Yes , I think that having twitter accounts will help attract youth to take a greater role in the life of the Church. The tweets of the Church leaders can discuss interesting topics and concerns about the Church and youth's can share and confide personal concerns about their lives. For example, youth can receive advice from the pope regarding relevant questions regarding Christianity and faith.
2. What are the benefits of having our Church leader tweet? Are there any disadvantages?
The benefits of having our Church leader tweet are:
-he could reach out to youth regarding their personal and spiritual problems
-he can give out his personal opinions and answers on youth's
-he could discuss Church related topics and concerns
Some people, especially youth, may not have someone they can talk to; to let their heart out to anyone who would listen. Perhaps they cannot confide to their families or friends because of certain reasons. However, they can open up to the pope.
The disadvantages of having our Church leader tweet are:
-bullies
Tweeters abuse Twitter. They can bully or tweet rude comments while hidden behind a computer screen.
-limitations
the maximum characters in a tweet is 140 characters. Not really enough space to write decent length replies to youth
3. Does your parish take part in the social media world? If so, please explain.
I am not sure if my parish take part in the social media world. Father Moore does not mention any social media involvement. Some priests probably have twitter accounts. Perhaps if one needs to reach out to someone, they can speak to the priest after mass. It is more excellent to communicate person-to-person rather than behind a screen.
However, when I lived in the Philippines, my dad has told me the priest at my Church used a tablet to prepare his homilies and lectures.
4. Are there any other ways that the Church can encourage our youth to get more involved? Do you have any personal experiences related to this?
Some examples the Church can encourage youth to get more involved:
-the practice of attending Sunday mass regularly
-attend mass with parents
-have youth related activities
-more volunteering jobs ie. helping to pack perishable foods, working in soup kitchens
The gift of the the Holy Spirit was given by to everyone, believers and nonbelievers. It is up to them to strengthen their religious beliefs and their relationship with God. We pray to God to help us look within ourselves and to influence ourselves. It is up to us have faith.
I recently volunteered in the Scott Mission for a religion retreat and it opened my eyes to the needs of families and individuals. The purpose of the Scott Mission is to serve Christ the Lord by putting positive action through spiritual and social services to men, women and children.
