1. If the Pope can Tweet
So can I….

2. Twitter Language 101
Tweet: 140 character Message
RT: Retweet -- share a message, quote, picture, story, link
Is used to favorite a tweet and save for later
@ is how you write to someone directly

3. #What’s Trending?
Hashtags -#’s are used to group events, photos, stories, people and share emotion.
ex: #popefranics
#’s are also used to join in a conversation #bachelor
#’s are also used to follow what's trending Twitter

4. Who & How to Follow on Twitter
Make sure you are following an official page look for the verified account symbol for major organizations / people.
Following can be 1-way, you can follow The Milwaukee Archdiocese, they don’t have to follow you back!
Choose who / what to follow based on your own interests. Look at what other organizations / people are being followed by people / groups / organizations you are following.

5. Who am I following ? @milwaukeebrewers @milwaukeeadmirals
Pope
@Postivieoutlooks
@Sacred Space (Daily Favorite)
@JamesMartin
@Explore God
@AmericaMagazine
@LoyolaPress
@milwaukeebrewers
@milwaukeeadmirals
@CaminoDSantiago
@travelwisconsin
@discoverWI

6. Where do we start? Parish Uses for Twitter
Tweet a link to a recorded homily
Tweet a short prayer / reflection
Tweet a link to the bulletin or other event happening.
Share a short thought about the Gospel, or retweet the Pope or someone else.
Tweet a picture with a caption for reflection

7. Let’s Tweet!
@Pontifex
140 characters …. GO!