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📣 How to Celebrate in Your Parish or Community

Here are creative and spiritually enriching ways to celebrate the 59th World Day of Social Communications in the parishes of the Diocese of Mangalore, aligning with the theme:

Theme: “Share with gentleness the hope that is in your hearts” (1 Peter 3:15-16)
Focus: Hope, Gentleness, Truthful Communication, Human Connection

🌟 PARISH-LEVEL CELEBRATION IDEAS

🕊️ 1. Themed Eucharistic Celebration

• Use the Konkani liturgy booklet prepared for this day.

• Include special prayers for communicators, media professionals, and digital missionaries.

• Highlight the Pope’s message during the homily or announcements.
  
  

🎥 2. Screen the Bishop’s Message or Pope’s Video

• Before or after Sunday Mass, display the video of Bishop Peter Paul Saldanha’s message or the highlights of the Pope’s message on communication.

• Use a TV/projector in churches or halls.
  
  

🗣️ 3. Reflection and Sharing Circles

• Organise a 30-minute session for parishioners to reflect on the Pope’s message.

• Guide youth or catechism students to share what hope and gentle communication means in their school, home, and social media lives.
  
  

🧑‍🎨 4. Poster & Reel Display

• Display the thematic posters on parish noticeboards or via Parish/Ward WhatsApp.

• Play thematic reels or short films during gatherings, youth meetings, or after Mass.
  
  

🧒 5. Communication-Themed Children's Liturgy

• Use storytelling or skits to teach kids how to "communicate hope" in school, friendships, and family.
  
  

📸 6. "Faces of Hope" Campaign

• Invite parishioners to submit a photo and short caption about a person or story in the parish who inspires hope.

• Share them on the parish WhatsApp group or display them on a "Wall of Hope" in church.
  
  

🎤 7. Communication Sunday Youth Talk or Workshop

• Organise a youth session on how to use social media responsibly and evangelise with gentleness.

• Include tips on avoiding misinformation and online toxicity.
  
  

🎧 8. Start a Parish Podcast or Media Group

• Encourage youth or media teams to begin a simple audio reflection series, social media page, or video project.

• Share Sunday reflections, testimonies, or parish updates.
  
  

🙏 9. Prayer Service for Media and Journalists

• Hold a special adoration or rosary service praying for local journalists, Catholic media, and the power of honest, peaceful communication.

📑 10. Read the Message of Pope in Konkani published in Raknno- the Diocesan Weekly

Share your celebrations with us! Tag @cccmangalore and use hashtag #WDSC59Mangalore