The Present and Future Perspectives Of Evangelization through the Mass Media In Nairobi Catholic Archdiocese
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2000-02
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Tangaza University College
Abstract
As it is stated in the Vat II council Document, in the Decree on The Means of Social
Communication: Intermirifica, 4th Dec., 1963, we as ministers of the Gospel are not only
encouraged but urged to use modem means of communication to evangelise. These
contemporary channels of communication are known as Mass Media. They reach and
influence not only a hundred individuals but millions of people throughout society. The
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leaders of the church know, that if the media is properly used, it can be of considerable
benefit to humankind and provide not only a highly informative but deeply enriching means,
for the propagation of the kingdom of God Considering the media as an important means of
inculturation, this study will:
I Define Mission, Mass Media and their role in evangelization. Discuss Mass
Media's agenda setting power; evaluate the negative and positive impact of mass
media upon a developing third world society, such as Kenya.
2. Highlight and broaden our information and awareness of what certain Diocesan
Media production companies such as "UKWELI VIDEOS" and publishing houses
like "PAULINE PRESS" are already doing for the vitality of evangelization by using
mass media as a transformational means of restoring Gospel values in society.
3. Analyse the success of such productions and publications in reaching across age,
cross-cultural, economic and social boundaries to spread the Good News of the
Gospel.
4. Explore future plans in mass media of Comboni Missionaries- New People Media
Centre and Diocesan Communication Office, and confirm the need for professionally
trained personnel.
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Evangelization, Mass media, Catholic Church, Mass Media and the Gospel