Media

Viva Gesu!

Dear and Rev. Sr. Superior and the Local Media Coordinator (LMC),Greetings and prayerful wishes to you! I am certain that the sisters who participated in the Media Minds Meet in July 2023 had an enriching experience learning the various apps and programs that can facilitate our mission with the young on social media. It is now time to give the same impetus to the staff and students from all our institutions who are part of the media clubs.

We shall keep to the central theme chosen for this year, from the message of Holy Father Pope Francis for the 57^th World Day of Social Communications – a challenging call towards Speaking with the heart “the truth in love” (Eph 4:15).Everyone today is on some social media platform, which thus becomes a powerful medium for communication, with no much difference between the cities and the remote areas and specially among the youngsters. The influence of this medium, has indeed given rise to a different genre of communication, where conversations are quick and spread of information is extremely rapid. It takes knowledge, skill and practice to keep abreast with the generation in a paced progress.

Hence it becomes mandatory today, that we do all within our capacity to educate the staff and orient the students in the institutions of our Province on a responsible living in the world of Media! We propose therefore a one-day animation for the staff and students of the South Zone of our Province on 26^th August 2023. Students from IX to XII standard and Staff responsible for Media Clubs in Schools and Colleges can participate. The number of students and staff expected to participate from each of these houses are mentioned below

SOUTH ZONE:

Theme: Speaking with the heart, the truth in love

Date : August 26, 2023

Venue: Auxilium Centre, Thanjavur

Resource Person: Sr. Sundaram Bernadette Neha fma

S.No	Community	No. of Students	No. of Staff
1	Madurai – Chittampatti	5	2
2	Madurai – Sirudur Hr. Sec. School Matriculation School	5 5	2 2
3	Regunathapuram Arts and Science College B.Ed. College	10 5	2 2
4	Puliadithammam	5	2
5	Thanjavur	Max. 20	4
6	Keela Eral	5	2
7	Therespuram	5	2

Please Note: 

We request all the participants to carry their writing materials and other requirements necessary for the meeting.

Kindly Inform Sr. Ambrose Little Flower, The Superior Of Auxilium Centre, Thanjavur, Regarding Your Time Of Arrival On 26^th August 2023 And Please Do Confirm The Number Of Participants.

Thanking you in anticipation for your collaboration and cooperation.

MEDIA ANIMATION PROGRAM FOR STAFF AND STUDENTS IN THE NORTH ZONE

Introduction

On 26th August 2023, the Media Animation program was organized for the staff and students of St. Francis Xavier Convent. The event commenced at 09:00 am with a welcome speech by Mrs. Radhika, a staff member of St. Francis Xavier’s School. The distinguished guests present at the event included Rev. Fr. Maria Sagayaraj SDB, the resource person, Rev. Sr. Amirthasamy Maria Pushpam, the Animator of St. Francis Xavier’s Convent, Broadway, Chennai, and Rev. Sr. Samson S. Gnana Jennifer, the Province Media Coordinator.

Seminar on Social Media Addiction

The program began with a seminar on Social Media Addiction conducted by Rev. Fr. Maria Sagayaraj. The seminar covered various topics such as the stress behaviors of today’s youngsters, excessive media consumption, the ideology of media, social media applications, principles of constructing social media, characteristics of social media, activities on social media, expression of opinions (trolling), and the cons of social media.

Video Screening: No Privacy in Social Media

After a short break, a video titled “No privacy in social media” was shown to the participants. This video served as a prelude to the subsequent seminar on distraction and procrastination.

Seminar on Distraction and Procrastination

Following the video, Rev. Fr. Maria Sagayaraj continued with a seminar addressing distraction and procrastination, lifestyle habits, sleep disruption, issues in social media, Facebook depression, nomophobia (fear of losing a mobile phone), privacy concerns related to personal information, illegal activities, understanding screenagers, and digital minimalism.

Lunch Break

During the lunch break at 01:00 pm, both staff and students were graciously provided with a delicious meal offered by the Francis Xavier’s Convent Community. The break served as a moment of relaxation before the afternoon session.

Afternoon Session: Short Film “Vidhai”

The afternoon session was led by Rev. Sr. Samson Gnana Jennifer, who showcased a short film titled “Vidhai,” emphasizing the importance of good values in films. The film was well-received and served as a powerful tool in conveying moral values.

Interactive Sessions

The program also included a warm-up dance session that energized the participants. This was followed by a debate on social media, where various viewpoints were discussed, and group discussions on different aspects of social media, allowing for an exchange of ideas and thoughts.

Conclusion

The event concluded with a vote of thanks by one of the students of Our Lady’s School, Thiruvottiyur. Overall, the Media Animation program was informative and engaging, providing valuable insights into the impact of social media on individuals and society. The interactive sessions and discussions helped raise awareness about the challenges and opportunities presented by social media platforms.

Acknowledgment

A special note of thanks and appreciation is extended to all the organizers, speakers, and participants for making the event a success.