Is Twitter Right for My Parish?
Not every parish needs a Twitter account, but it can be great for parishes who have many younger parishioners. Twitter’s casual and personal tone creates an opportunity to make a parish feel more open, welcoming, and human.
By following and interacting with fellow accounts, parishes can find themselves a part of a vibrant community of Catholics on Twitter (colloquially referred to as “Catholic Twitter”). While too many posts on Facebook can overwhelm followers, the real-time nature of Twitter allows for more frequent communication.
Not every parish needs a Twitter account, but it can be great for parishes who have many younger parishioners. Twitter’s casual and personal tone creates an opportunity to make a parish feel more open, welcoming, and human.
By following and interacting with fellow accounts, parishes can find themselves a part of a vibrant community of Catholics on Twitter (colloquially referred to as “Catholic Twitter”). While too many posts on Facebook can overwhelm followers, the real-time nature of Twitter allows for more frequent communication.
What is a Tweet?
According to Twitter itself, “A Tweet is an expression of a moment or idea. It can contain text, photos, and videos. Millions of Tweets are shared in real time, every day.” A tweet is comprised of 280 characters and is shared with your followers or anyone searching for certain keywords or themes.
According to Twitter itself, “A Tweet is an expression of a moment or idea. It can contain text, photos, and videos. Millions of Tweets are shared in real time, every day.” A tweet is comprised of 280 characters and is shared with your followers or anyone searching for certain keywords or themes.
Tips for posting on Twitter
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— Catholic Apostolate (@CathApostleCtr) November 14, 2015
Interacting with followers on Twitter can often be confusing for new users. Here’s a quick rundown of the most common ones:
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Using Hashtags effectively:
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