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Capstone Proposal for Glennell Munne
 * Capstone Project Overview**


 * 1. Project Title: Our Lady of Fatima Divine Mercy Prayer Group**


 * 2. Project Description**: This discussion group is designed to provide a platform for all persons who participate in Our Lady of Fatima Divine Mercy Prayer Group to collaborate in the exciting work of building our church commUNITY.

The target audience is the parish members who currently participate in the weekly meetings, make visits to the nursing home, and make rosaries for prisons and missions. The OUR LADY OF FATIMA DIVINE MERCY PRAYER GROUP Facebook Page has the potential of enhancing the experience of the living community by extending those human-to-human contacts throughout the week via technology. With Web 2.0 technology there is opportunity for contact with new members, potential members and members who infrequently attend church functions. Providing an interesting and pleasant growth experience plays a vital part in developing a comprehensive approach in connecting people with the Church community. Utilizing video, puzzles, games, and interactive exercises can energize members and renew the spirit for growing in faith and holiness.

__Dialogue__ a) A dialogue center for catechetical topics. b) A communication tool for group members to express faith building experiences, share links to liturgical resources, discuss opportunities for service to the community. __Community Building__ c) Provide community contact for those who are unable to join the weekly class due to illness or providing care to others. __Education__ d) A post for notification of upcoming educational opportunities. e) Preview weekly schedule of lesson topics from Cenacle Formation Manual, Catechism of the Catholic Church, and the Diary of St. Faustina. f) Introduce Web 2.0 Technology into lesson preparation and after class learning activity. This technology opens the door to the Vatican resources, video libraries, documentaries, and a wide variety of interactive tools that stimulate learning and expressions of faith. g) Encourage technological novices to broaden their use of the Internet and the blessings that can be found there.
 * 3. Project Goals: Develop an interactive digital platform that will provide the following benefits to the membership**:

. August 2011 - Designated time frame for design and groundwork for project. Obtain pastor approval, identify target membership, and promote idea to potential discussion group members. September 2011 – Target roll out date. Education of members related to diocesan guidelines for social media; create contact data form and establish face book account for OLF Divine Mercy Prayer Group SN. October 2011- January 2012 – Recruit membership, monitor site activity, and evaluate strengths and weaknesses, poll group for innovative update ideas. Design an instruction and mentoring program for novice digital citizens. Survey digital tools for new additions to update and enhance OLF Divine Mercy Group site. November 2012 - Anticipate gradual membership growth. Assess, advantage :: disadvantage of “ Secret Group” status to determine if broader viewing might result in heightened interest in the discussion group and evangelization of the devotions. Contact other ministry leaders with recommendations for use of SN as a catechetical tool and a community builder for their respective ministries. December 2012 – Petition “Ministries Sunday” coordinator for booth to show case OLF Divine Mercy Prayer Group SN site for evangelization of the devotion and to build this small group. Publish site evaluation tool for member response to measure quality and satisfaction; also determine areas for improvement. January- March 2012 – Discuss with ministry leaders and pastor formation of a parish Technology in Communication Committee to guide procurement and technological growth and set best practice standards. Begin conceptual plan to utilize Web 2.0 as an outreach tool for “Catholics Come Home” for web based small group. April-June 2012 – Review site activity data. Evaluate success /failure features of discussion group format and revise format as indicated.
 * 4. Audience Description:** 10-20 members who are Internet acquainted and have submitted their e-Mail addresses to be invited to the discussion forum
 * 5. Projected Time Line:**


 * 6. Technology to be Utilized**: Face book Secret Group as the platform, with Animoto video creation and digital storytelling via Voicethread. As other technology skills and new tools are acquired they will be incorporated into the chat room. The members will be able to showcase their own creations, in keeping with the purpose and message of the Divine Mercy focus.


 * 7. Projected Budget:** Face book was selected as a cost effective tool for members and because this is a familiar product to this age group. There is some funding through class donation, but limited for retirees.

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 * 8. Administrative Approval:** The Divine Mercy Prayer Group received approval for a Facebook discussion group site, limited to class membership. The Pastor agreed with a small group concept such as described above. The only concern addressed was judicious monitoring and oversight for appropriateness of discussion content. The Divine Mercy Group membership is mature, wise, and supports the parish mission faithfully. The pastor and administrative staff have been invited as members and are viewing activity.

Your Name Project Title Project Description Relevance to ministry References to supporting resources Social dimension of your project Project Goals and Objectives Audience Description Projected Timeline Timeline for implementation between September 1 and November 1, 2011 Timeline for follow-up plans, if any Technology To Be Utilized Projected Budget Do you need departmental or administrator approval? If yes, please indicate the steps you have taken.

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