Making an echo of faith

Sr. Rose PacattePauline Center for Media Studies

2016

Media MindfulnessMedia Literacy

Bringing inquiry to all media experiencesThrough the lens of faithAsking questionsWhat does the story mean?

Pope Francis on “Love in the Family”

Communication between spouses and parents and children is essential

The lack of communication is at the root of most problems “The Grand Illusion” that the latest technology will bring us

lasting happiness. Man caves are a problem The father’s role is diminished by too much time spent with

entertainment technology Women are objectified by today’s media Promises are part of communication; the world is suffering

because of unkept promises

Think theologically about social media“You will need to know what you believe about God as well as God’s ongoing, eternal communication with us”- Meredith Gould “The Social Media Gospel”

The Apostles Creed, Catholic Social Teaching

Morality, Beatitudes, Works of Mercy, Sacraments & Saints

“Communication is an art learned in peace and practiced in moments of

difficulty…”Pope Francis “Amoris Laetitia”

Before you watch, play, create, post ….

What does it mean to be a person of “character”?

Making a habit of doing the right thingWhat you do when no one is lookingEmpathyHow would you like it if someone did that to

you?

Questions for Catholic school teachers, catechists, parents, and students today:

Network or communion?

Creators or consumers?

Freedom or responsibility?

Why character matters Values

Communication

Relationships

Culture

Character is destinyThoughts become

actsActs develop into

habitsHabits define

characterYour character

shapes your destiny

VirtueVirtue is “a habit of being”When values are lived and repeated they

become natural, they become habits of being “virtue”

Let us remember that the world is permeated by grace even when it

does not seem so (cf. Karl Rahner)

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Advanced course in media literacy educationJuly 17-23, 2016

A catechist specialization