Disturbance in the Force

Helen OsmanMidAtlantic Congress

March 2014

New media disrupting old habits

Young nones – threat or ally? Keep it simple

God’s gonna trouble the water...

PEW RESEARCH CENTER, 2013

CARA: Catholic New Media Use in the US, 2012

Young Nones

At least they’re not ex-Catholics??

Willow Creek Associationwww.revealnow.com/resources.asp

Activity outside of church more influential than what they do on church grounds:

1. Spiritual friendships

2. Evangelism3. Serving those in

need ON MY OWN4. Spiritual mentors

Keep it real Keep it simple Tell the story Live the brand

A simple plan

Corporal Works of Mercyfeed the hungryshelter the homelessclothe the nakedvisit the sickransom the captivebury the deadgive alms to the poor

Spiritual Works of Mercyinstruct the ignorantcounsel the doubtfuladmonish sinnersbear wrongs patientlyforgive willinglycomfort the afflictedpray for the living and the dead

A simple DIGITAL plan

A simple DIGITAL plan

"You are bearers of hope. You, in fact, live in the present, but are looking at the future. You are the protagonists of the future, artisans of the future … Have courage. Go forward. Make noise."