Digital Media
You use phones, cameras, and design tools to connect people with one another and with the Gospel.
What does this gift mean?
Digital media, in this inventory, is not simply being online a lot. It is a charism for using virtual tools to inspire hearts and help people find Christ. The Diocese of Cleveland describes people with this gift as comfortable in digital spaces and creative about connecting others to the Gospel. For a teenager, that might mean photography, graphics, captions, livestreams, or a group chat used with care and kindness.
What might it look like in everyday life?
- Design a clear graphic that helps people know when and where to show up.
- Photograph an event so people who could not attend still feel included.
- Choose words online that are truthful and kind, especially in a group chat.
How can I use this gift to serve others?
Create one post, photo set, or graphic that helps your community pray, serve, or welcome someone.
How might I explore this gift in VEYM?
These ideas are for the Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Movement. Any parish youth group can use them too.
- Create graphics for a meeting, retreat, or day of service.
- Help with photos, video, or a livestream of a celebration.
- Support youth-group messages so families receive clear, respectful updates.
What can I pray about?
How could your screen become a tool for communion instead of only for scrolling?
Patron saint: Bl. Carlo Acutis
Possible roles
- Church Bulletin
- Parish Blogger
- Youth Ministry
- Young Adult Ministry
- Faith Formation
- Social Media Moderator
- Marketing Committee
- Parish Council
- Evangelization Committee
- Pastoral Planning
- Hospitality/Welcome Ministry
- Liturgy Committee
- Social Outreach Committee
Scripture
- Matthew 10:27; 28:16-20
- Mark 16:15
- Luke 24:30-33
- Romans 12:9-12
- Ephesians 4:25, 29-32
- James 1:19-25
Catechism of the Catholic Church
- CCC 788
- CCC 799-801
- CCC 899
- CCC 904-906
- CCC 2493-2496