Resources for Parishes on Social Media

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Resources for Parishes On Social Media

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Places to look for ideas:

Liturgical calendar
Daily readings
Spiritual classics
Parish event schedule
Saint writings
Local events at neighboring parishes
Catholic media sites
- There’s a lot of content out there that might have “Catholic” in the name, but isn’t trustworthy. As a rule, only share from sources that are in communion with the Holy Father and the bishops. If you’re not sure about a source, err on the side of caution or consult with your pastor. The USCCB, Catholic News Service, your diocese or another, Vatican News, and your bishop are good sources.

Pope Saint Paul VI’s Apostolic Exhortation, Evangelii Nuntiandi, nos. 18-21
Pope Francis’s Apostolic Exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium, nos. 9-13 and 25-33
Pope Francis’ Encyclical Letter, Lumen Fidei , nos. 20-21
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Apostolic Letter, Porte Fidei, nos. 2-3 and 6
Pope Francis’ message for the 48th World Communications Day
Pope Saint John Paul II’s Ecclesia in America paragraphs 8-9, 26
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s Verbum Domini paragraphs 93-94
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Communications Guide, specifically for Social Media.