On September 9, 2024, Mary Grace Puszka and Teddy Byrne presented this comprehensive Communications Workshop designed to enhance the digital presence and content strategy of parishes and ministries. The workshop covered:
- Conducting a communications audit and accessing your communications platforms
- Improving website user experience
- Enhancing photo quality for digital platforms
- Repurposing content effectively
- Improving social media engagement on Facebook and Instagram
- Creating compelling Reels for various parish ministries
- And more!
General Communications Resources
- Canva (graphic design program; free for nonprofits)
- Later (social media scheduling platform; free or discounted for nonprofits)
- Meta Business Suite (social media scheduling platform included with Meta programs: Facebook & Instagram)
- Monday.com (project management platform; discounted for nonprofits)
- Descript (video editing platform for streamlined; user friendly video editing and captioning; discounted for nonprofits)
- Wireless Mic System
Diocesan Resources
- Important Dates Calendar
- Events Submission Form (to submit parish events to diocesan calendar)
- Website audit worksheet
- Media Release Form for Minors
- Brand guidelines
- Creating and Editing an Instagram Reel (Video Tutorial)
Graphic Design Templates in Canva
- Quote Card Testimonials (Option 1)
- Quote Card Testimonials (Option 2)
- Featured Story
- Educational
- Official Statement/Announcement
- News Article
- Event (Recurring)
- Special Event
- Please contact Mary Grace directly if you would like access to Instagram folders with sample reels for food, thrift, or garden ministries.