World Communications Day '07 to focus on Children and
media
VATICAN CITY: 3rd October 2006 -- Pope Benedict used the
Feast of the Archangels on 29th September (Raphael is patron of
those who work in radio) to announce the theme he has chosen for the
2007 World Communications Day: Children and Media - a challenge for
education. Traditionally, the Pope announces the theme on
29th September, then offers the text of his message on 24th January,
Feast of St Francis de Sales.
There is no doubt that the 2007 theme will and
should influence the Salesian Family, since it is tailor-made for any
follower of Don Bosco to promote and exploit to the full. Readers
may expect the Department of Social Communication from Salesian HQ in
Rome to announce initiatives in this regard, especially since the
Handbook on Social Communication (promoted in austraLasia #1657,
viewable from Bosconet if you have already deleted it) makes a point
that Salesian communities should look at what initiatives they can
promote surrounding the Feast of St Francis de Sales.
Archbishop Foley, current president of the
Pontifical Council for Social Communication, on the release of the
Pope's theme has said: "The theme chosen by our Holy Father for World
Communications Day underlines the need for parents and educators to
realise the important formative influence of the media in the lives of
children".
Most dioceses around the world celebrate WCD on the
Sunday before Pentecost, though Bishops Conferences are free to select
the appropriate date for themselves. WCD is the only worldwide
celebration called for by the Second Vatican Council.
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