Youth encouraged to use social media in proclaiming the Word

A Catholic priest encouraged young people to get fully involved in the digital world and use social media effectively in proclaiming the word of God in today’s generation.

Fr. Hans Magdurulang, speaker of the 48th series of ‘Ka-Talk’ forum organized by the Archdiocesan Commission on Youth of Manila (ACYM) urged the youth participants to be online missionaries even as he advised them to be role models in their proclamation of the word.

He told young people to cautious in uttering statements and be role models not just in action but also in words, for words are very powerful.

Themed “Silence & Word (Path of Evangelization),” the 48th series focused on evangelizing by being a missionary through the word of mouth and giving way to silence for better discernment.

Three of the youth participants also shared about their thoughts and experiences in proclaiming the word of God through the digital world.

Fr. Jade Licuanan, ACYM youth commissioner has also challenged young people to be more involved in various types of social media.

“As we continue to evolve in our theme ‘MEDIA IN MISSION: Making good use of the youth’s presence in the digital world,’ we again challenge our young people to really be involved in various types of websites, applications and social networks which can help young people today to find time for reflection and authentic questioning, as well as making space for silence and occasions for prayer, meditation or sharing of the Word of God” he said.

Licuanan dared attendees to use the media as a path for evangelization by posting positive words and messages in their social networking sites and keep silent if they have nothing good to say for the betterment of everyone.

Meanwhile, organizers announced submission of entries for the documentary, MTV and film making contests that can be participated by media buffs with the concept focusing on evangelizing people through the use of mass media, is on September 2012.

The forum was held at St. Scholastica College-Manila last July 7. (Emily Lingat/Jandel Posion)