WELCOME!

Enhancing Liturgy and Prayer Through Integration of Media & Technology

AGENDA Prayer Welcome, Bio, Intro’s Why Are We Here? Science Examples Shared Learnings

Broadcast Communications Degree WELCOME, BIO, INTRO’S Deacon Sandy’s Relevant Bio Broadcast Communications Degree Certified for studio operation at NBC New York Owned and operated Sites Sights SVP with Jack Morton Worldwide Ordained 2005 Parish Director 2012

WHY ARE WE HERE? One of the primary calls to action from the Vatican II document Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy –Sacrosanctum Concilium, challenges church leadership to find ways to engage the gathered assembly at liturgy in “fully conscious and active participation”. Consistent with this challenge, one of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee Synod Implementation notes was to “Utilize and maximize all current and emerging technologies for proclaiming the Gospel and promoting Catholic identity” This Litology workshop will offer several examples of how this is happening right here in our archdiocese. In addition to the examples shown, we will discuss specific parish or ministry situations, and how to enhance the faith and learning experience incorporating technology and media.

WHY ARE WE HERE? CONSTITUTION ON THE SACRED LITURGY - SACROSANCTUM CONCILIUM SOLEMNLY PROMULGATED BY HIS HOLINESS POPE PAUL VI DECEMBER 4, 1963 II. 14: Mother Church earnestly desires that all the faithful should be led to that fully conscious, and active participation in liturgical celebrations which is demanded by the very nature of the liturgy. Such participation by the Christian people as "a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a redeemed people (1 Pet. 2:9; cf. 2:4-5), is their right and duty by reason of their baptism. In the restoration and promotion of the sacred liturgy, this full and active participation by all the people is the aim to be considered before all else; for it is the primary and indispensable source from which the faithful are to derive the true Christian spirit; and therefore pastors of souls must zealously strive to achieve it.

SCIENCE “Tell me and I’ll forget. Show me and I’ll remember. Involve me and I’ll understand” -- Confuscius Example Tell the airplane experience and observation

SCIENCE “Tell me and I’ll forget. Show me and I’ll remember. Involve me and I’ll understand” -- Confuscius Action Commitment Understanding Awareness Tell the airplane experience and observation

EXAMPLES Enhance Easter Vigil Readings (copyright – contact Dcn. Sandy if interested) Elicit Reflection – “Can it Be?” (Go to 6:40) Elicit Emotion – “Still Nacht” (Go to 2:59) Call Prophets – MLK Nobel Prize (Go to 5:00) Staff, Council, Ministry prayer (Team morale) Get out your iPhone/Smartphone On Mother’s Day, invite assembly to text their wives during Mass!

SHARED LEARNINGS DEACON SANDY’S RAMBLINGS: Less is more Pay attention to the audio – good quality Video moves the mind. Audio moves the soul Never rely in WiFi!! – download and link or insert video Save the presentation early, save often! When to imbed and when not to imbed – file size Site check and/or Plan B Close all “other” programs Know and respect copyright rules Check everything before the homily/meeting/presentation

SHARED LEARNINGS When to use or not use Litology: If the technology and/or media were not used, would the message be diminished? If not, do NOT use the tech or media.

Thank You!

Good Shepherd Parish Menomonee Falls Wisconsin CONTACT INFO: Deacon Sandy Sites Parish Director Good Shepherd Parish Menomonee Falls Wisconsin Phone: 262.255.2035 eMail: sitess@archmil.org