The Diocesan Day of Mass Media Apostolate in Goa will be held on 13th October 2024. Most recently it was held on 9th October 2022. This event emphasizes the importance of using social media responsibly and positively, and it includes various activities and a special Eucharistic celebration.
“This is a Unique program touching the day to day living of the people, giving practical tips about interpersonal communication skills needed in the family and how to deal with modern Media, these tips are of utmost importance in the present times with so many technological changes” Said Fr. Rocklin D’Costa, to his parishioners as he gave a vote of thanks to the Diocesan Centre for Social Communications media team, on the occasion of Media Mission held at Holy Trinity Church Nagoa-Arpora during the Novenas of Nativity of Mother Mary, from 30th August to 8th September, this year. All the sessions were based on Scripture and teachings of the Church regarding Communications Media.
Programmes like the Media Mission which are based on media education and interpersonal communication, touch the day to day lives of the Goan people. This Mission helps the people to reflect on their interpersonal relationship within the family by improving their communication skills and approach towards each other.
It also focuses on communication skills for children and youth. Specially with regards to social media, including safety measures while using social media. Safety is an ever growing concern as there are many anti-social elements who prey on young children and the youth online. Creating an awareness of this can help save many innocent youth from becoming victims of such atrocities.
Furthermore, cyber scams are on the rise and it is important to spread the word on how to deal with such issues. Being alert and informed can prevent major loss.
When it comes to forwarding messages many-a-times sensational forwards circulate without a second thought to the fact that it may be false. Hence, analysing, news, public opinion and advertisements to discern the truth behind the message, is also an important part of mass media awareness.
The Diocesan Centre for Social Communications Media can assist in organizing such sessions for the youth as well as the elderly in parishes all over Goa. Thereby imparting this much needed information along with teachings of the Church.
Definitely a step in the right direction, a stitch in time saves nine… in this case, a talk in time, saves lives.
-Louella Dias