Blogging+-+Examples+of+How+a+Blog+Can+Be+Used+in+Faith+Sharing

Assignement #4
 * Examples of How a Blog Can be Used Effectively to Engage Others in Sharing Their Faith in and Online Environment **

Expected time to complete this assignment: 30 minutes

To learn about blogging it is best to read and comment on blog posts created by others. Comments are part of the conversation. You may like what a blogger is sharing. You may have another perspective to offer on the topic. You may not agree with what the blogger has shared. Comments are part of the blog conversation. The blogger shares, you read, and if you have a comment to offer, you take time to share ina respectful manner. When you add a comment, you normally include your name, email address, and the URL of your own blog (if you have one.) Often what is included with the comment depends on the platform that you are using. Here is an example of comments using the Wordpress blog platform. 

If you want to add a comment to any blog post, look for the link that says"Comments." When you click on this link, an area will open up where you can type and then post your response. Some blogs permit comments to be published right away, while others will hold the comments for the bloggers approval. There are many possible blogs to choose from. Find ONE blog that you would like to read for the next 30-days. Refer to //BlogSearch Engines// ([] ) for ways you can locate a blog that may interest you. If you are looking for a "Catholic" blog, you will find the //Catholic Blog Directory// ([] ) helpful. For this assignment, you are asked to identify the blog you are going to follow over the next month. Also, copy and paste one comment you have made here in this wiki.

Name: Title of the blog that you will follow: Blog URL: Copy and Paste one comment that you made on the blog:

Here's an example: Name: CarolCerveny Blog title -Catholic Web Solutions <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">URL - [] <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">[|February21, 2011 at 10:27 am] <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Susan, I loveLinkedIn! Great way to connect and network with others. For other resources youcan go to – [].Thanks for the wonderful post!

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<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Name: Kristi Jenkins <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Title of the blog that you will follow: Spiritual Popcorn <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Blog URL: []

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Copyand Paste one comment that you made on the blog: I love this reflection. What a great reminder for us- and especially kids- that we are to include all, even those whose faults are more noticeable socially... loving others AND ourselves, with our faults, as we work toward holiness. A sidenote- we took our 3 yr old to see this, but it was a bit much: more 'spy' and guns than 'cars' and racing. Totally avoidable if we had paid attention to the preview/reviews!

Jose Figueroa [|A cyberpilgrim's Blog] My comment: I have not posted a comment. I have to figures this out at a later date. However, I choose this blog because I have a lot to learn and who better learn from than someone you know, trust and the blogs are focus on digital ministry which is what my goal is from taking this course.

From Claudia: Spiritual Popcorn - review of Evan Almighty [] My comment: Thanks for this review. Our parish is considering a year-long theme of "renewal" using the Biblical story of Noah. The temptation is to somehow include this movie because it is family-friendly, but after reading your review, I think any showing of Evan Almighty would definitely have to include post-movie discussion!

Sister Ann [] Good advice to check out rumors before passing on misinformation.

Beatrice Dymphnaswell [] I have read this book. I believe it is a great tool for helping people find a way to pray that will enable them to be comfortable. I think that after they have done so, it is good to try another style of prayer so as to keep developing in intimacy with God.

Glennell: [|http://www.americanpapist.com] Yes, I agree Europe is having a critical downturn in religious practice and perhaps America's most important role is to support Rome and the Church so that it can remain the beacon it has always been to this strategic geographical location between Christiandom and Islamic faiths. As you have said we continue to pray for Pope Benedict and the leadership of the Church.

Cindy [|http://wordonfire.blogspace.com] wonderful statement of faith and conversion. Thank you from a convert to Catholocism. Kathy T [] Amanda: You are an inspiration! Thank you for your words of wisdom. Kathy

Amy [|Spiritual Popcorn] Review of Cars 2 [|abarber65] said... Wonderful connection between Mater and those around us. I work with Middle School age students and think this is an AWESOME way to launch a very interesting conversation. I can't wait to take my own three children to see this one and see what they think!

Looking forward to your next review.

http://www.qoppathfinders.blogspot.com/?zx=75b59dd889383393

Name: Pat Brockmann Blog Title: Footprints on the journey URL: [|http://cnyfootprints.wordpress.com] July 10, 2011 at 10:35 pm| Reply As children, our family also vacationed in Seaside Heights. I loved your reflections on your faith. Great way to keep everyone involved in the conversations.

Thomas Pryor Catholic Youth Ministry [] My comment has not yet been approved on the blog but I did post it on the Facebook tie-in.

I'm glad the USCCB authorized this approach.
** Bishops Approve a Gradual Introduction of New Mass Settings ** www.catholicyouthministry.com

McSorley Missionaries [] Diane Kledzik (dmk@dosp.org) said... Looking forward to hearing news of the delivery and praying all will go well. The crib looks beautiful and I was thinking of all the safety guidelines, colors, designs and personal preference requirements so many of us in the US have when looking for the "perfect" crib - some things that really don't seem to be so important when the child prefers to sleep in the carseat or the baby swing or in your arms! I used a 20 year old crib that was given to us from a previous boss and it was just perfect - even 8 years later, when the second child arrived! A few years ago I gave it to a new friend from Burundi and she said she just couldn't bring herself to use it and her baby slept in bed with her and her husband. :) I so loved the story of the crib sheets...I saw it coming! The baby will sleep just fine on sheets that may not be of a baby design. :) Blessings to you! [|July 12, 2011 6:23 PM]
 * Diane Kledzik**

Jennifer Ferreris: http://felicemifa.wordpress.com/ I left a comment but it is awaiting approval!

Pam Emery [] Beautifully written blog. Thank you! One that I will continue to visit. Blessings in ministry

Walt Smith [|http://catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com/about-me/] I really like this guys passion for catechists. My catechists are attending his webinars this week, yeah!

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