Missionary Formation of Children in the Virtual World
Missionary Formation of Children in the Virtual World

Summary/Abstract: The article shows that the virtual world has become a very important space of children’s daily life as they seem to spend quite a lot of time there. It seems to hold a role in their enculturation and that’s why it is crucial to use it in missionary formation. Catholic Church uses the Internet to inform about missions, missionary actions and work all around the world as well as to inform about “support” web-sites. Through those, She makes available various means and tools for religion teachers, catechists and ministers like lesson scenarios, stage productions, movies, photos or PowerPoint presentations and encourages to take part in different competitions on missions and missionary life, such as The White Week of children that received their First Holy Communion. Though one can find in information on missions a noticeable lack of various games both on-line and board, as well as quizzes and interactive applications. The task of creating new, interactive multimedia becomes an extra challenge that Catholic Church in Poland faces today.

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