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Technology and Faith for Aged to Perfection 2012
- 1. Technology and Faith in the 21st Century Aged to Perfection October 10, 2012 By Claudia McIvor
- 2. What is this presentation about? •Our Faith •Communication •Change •You
- 3. The Basics are Still the Same
- 6. http://www.flickr.com/photos/feargal/5 http://images.cdn.fotopedia.com/flickr- 043976998/sizes/l/in/photostream/ 4059674034-original.jpg Licensed for reuse under CC Image by Loci Lenar Licensed for reuse Fotopedia CC Technology and Faith in the 21st Century
- 13. “Mobile Devices”
- 14. Mobile Devices http://notanotherhistoryteacher.edublogs.org/files/2012/01/best- cell-phone-plans-2-11ep8kq.jpg
- 17. Internet
- 18. Holy Family Web Site http://holyfamilystpete.com/
- 19. Holy Family Web Site http://holyfamilystpete.com/
- 21. Social Networking - Facebook
- 22. Holy Family Facebook Page
- 23. Holy Family Facebook Page
- 24. YOU
- 25. How Can Technology Help YOU? Connects you to those you love
- 27. How Can Technology Help YOU? Makes you a missionary for the Church
- 29. How Can Technology Help YOU? Gives you something new to learn!
- 31. How Can Technology Help YOU? Understand the world your children and grandchildren are living in
- 34. Any Questions?
Editor's Notes
- Introduce myself:CatechistTeacherTechnology enthusiast
- This is a SERIES of presentations to help people understand how changes in communication relate to our faith as Catholics Christians.I will tell you about some communications that you may or may not have heard about, may or may not have. It’s about being aware, not about making you use something you don’t want to use. I’m all about education.I’ll tell you a little bit about how people communicate differently now, especially about what they share and how they share it.Finally, we will talk about you and how you can benefit from all these communication opportunities, or at least understand the world your kids and grandkids are living in.
- The Creed – our statement of what we believe as Catholics.Some of the words have changed, but the basics are still the same.
- Sacraments – our life as Catholics still finds its fullest expression in the sacraments, signs and celebrations that God is with us through Jesus Christ and the Church.The need for FACE to FACE sacraments is still the same.
- Prayer – Eucharist, devotions such as the rosary, and Scripture remain the same.We still offer Stations of the Cross, the Rosary, and all the traditional devotions we have offered for centuries.
- Morality remains the same – the Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes. These remain our guidelines for how we live out our faith in relationship to one another and to God.We can always look to the Beatitudes or the Ten Commandments if we are unsure about our behavior.Catechists (religion teachers) are STILL teaching the same content they have for centuries. When catechists receive training, they are trained in the BASICS of the faith – the Creed, prayer, sacrament, and morality
- Families life is still important. Whether it’s mom and dad with the kids, or grandparents – we still experience the same love and bonding as always.
- If it is true that the basics about our faith are the same, then what HAS changed?Yet this is a lot that HAS changed about the world, and sometimes even things about our faith! Recently, some of the Mass prayers changed. I know Fr. Tapp and Fr. Mangiafico are so proud of our parish for gracefully accepting what the Holy Father and the bishops have told us to change. It hasn’t always been easy, but we did it!
- The world is not the same – people have the ability to travel and experience the world like never before. In a very real way, younger generations hold the world in their hands and have the ability to influence and interact with other cultures.
- Two-parents working is not uncommon!Communications technology allows us to move away from the family, but still remain in touch. But even communication is changing, rapidly, almost daily! Note the non-digital phones in these photos!
- This is like the telephone I grew up using. Mine was black, and there was only one in the house. It was wired into the wall and then to telephone lines.
- Since the 1980s, (that’s 30 years ago!) new forms of communication have been refined, developed and evolved. Let’s look at some of them.
- Instead of being wired into your house, communication devices today can be anywhere that they can get a signal. Some signals are free and others you pay for.Any phone or device that you can carry with you to communicate is considered a mobile device.
- Cell Phones - Now phones are like mini-computers!
- This is an iPhone. It is just a really small computer that also makes phone calls. You can add “APPS” or applications to this phone, and those allow you to check the weather, store photos, access the Internet, play games… so many things.
- iPads are bigger than smart phones and they are made by a company called APPLE. It was released just about three years ago in 2010.Other companies make similar “Tablets”The bigger screen makes viewing easier. Seniors are a big target for the iPad. Businesses use iPads.Schools are also adopting iPads.Huge textbooks can now be read on a mobile device that fits in a small bag!
- Skype, Instant Messaging, email, social networking – all new ways of communicating using the Internet.I can call my daughter in Japan and see her and she can see me – all free!
- Our parish uses the Internet by having a web site where computer users can go to find out information about our parish.The web site has lots of information. Much of it stays the same, but some changes as events happen in the church.
- For example, the red arrow points to a special event. Once that event is over, that link is removed from the web page.
- But the MENU items on the left side of the page and things like Mass times don’t change very often.A web site is an excellent way for a parish to have a web presence, or visibility to those using computers.
- Another, newer way to be present in the DIGITAL CONTINENT is through Social Networking. In social networking, you and I create what’s on the web site, not the hired staff at the parish. SN is meant to be more like a conversation than one-way, authoritative information.FACEBOOK Statistics955 million monthly active users at the end of June 2012. Approximately 81% of FB monthly active users are outside the U.S. and Canada.
- Facebook is the most popular Social Network. Mission: Facebook's mission is to give people the power to share and make the world more open and connected.Holy Family has a Facebook page. We follow diocesan guidelines.With such a huge global reach, we hope to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ via Facebook!
- Here’s an example of what you might see on the HF Facebook page. The content changes every day, depending on who visits the page and who writes something on the page!Knights of Columbus photoNotice of newly baptizedMeeting reminderComments and “likes” by our visitorsSocial networking helps to build community online.
- How can YOU use new forms of communication and technology?How can YOU express your faith using these technologies?
- How can technology help you?Remember my example of talking to my daughter in JAPAN?
- With computer technology, you can remain connected with people who live far away.
- How can technology help you?
- The “mission” field of the Church today is the whole world – not just those in third world economies. Poverty exists in many ways, and Mother Theresa pointed out that our country has a particular poverty: “You, in the West, have millions of people who suffer such terrible loneliness and emptiness. They feel unloved and unwanted. These people are not hungry in the physical sense, but they are in another way. They know they need something more than money, yet they don't know what it is.“What they are missing, really, is a living relationship with God.”Can we help reach out to people on the Internet, with phones, with computers to help bring the love of God to them? I think so!
- How can technology help you?
- Add to your list of lifelong accomplishments!Here is my dad at age 93, still learning, still growing, and my brother helping him to learn!Learning new things keeps us young.
- Another waytechnology can help you is to help you understand the new world your grandchildren are growing up in!
- Children using iPads is very common – even in my preschool.It’s something you can marvel at with your grandchildren and great grandchildren – something you can discover together!
- Your grandchildren and great grandchildren live in a totally different world. Just remember that SOME things never change, and they need your love and understanding, with or without computers!Your love can never be replaced by technology,Your wisdom, your love and your personal presence will be the most important gift you give to your loved ones!