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Parish Stewardship Tips

Stewardship: A Multi-faceted Concept

Stewardship is a multi-faceted concept that addresses all aspects of faith and spirituality and includes prayer, service and sharing. Resources are available to help parishes implement a stewardship program based on these concepts often experience a revitalization and renewal of faith.
Parishes grounded in stewardship report increases in:
  • Personal and household prayer
  • Mass attendance and participation
  • Volunteers for parish and related events
  • Financial giving
 

Social Media Tips

 
DO:

Keep username and profile image  across platforms

Post frequently (daily if possible)

Use images

Use videos

Use #hashtags

Tag organizations and people

Add a location (Facebook and Instagram)

Ask for input/reactions

Share diocesan content and content of other organizations

Use a scheduling app (e.x. Hootsuite)

Like comments and respond back


DON’T:

Go more than a week without posting

Speak with an individual voice, but rather with the voice of the institution

Use divisive words (us/you, our/your). For example, “Join us for….” say “Join Msgr. Lavalley for…” or “Join the St. Francis Xavier Community for…” 

Use copyrighted material without permission

Use photos/videos of people who haven’t given consent

Share from individual’s accounts


WHAT TO SHARE:

Profile someone/something

Live-streams, Daily Mass, Rosary

Behind-the-scenes 

Volunteer/service projects

Links to resources

Q&A

Quotes

Thanks/recognition of donors, volunteers, parishioners

Other Resources

How to use Facebook: https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/how-to-use-facebook

How to use Instagram: https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/how-to-use-instagram

How to use Twitter: https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-setup-twitter-search-hashtag-and-login-help/

Social Media Guidelines (USCCB): usccb.org/about/communications/social-media-guidelines.cfm

Click links below for free Images:

Pixabay.com

Wikimedia Commons (must be labeled “Public Domain” or be given proper attribution

Unsplash.com

Cathopic

Social Media for Non-Profits Infographics: Mobilecause.com

VT Catholic Magazine

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