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1 Archdiocese of Washington Find the Perfect Gift Parish Social Media Toolkit

2 Sample Social Media Posts Encourage your parishioners on social media to Find and Share the Perfect Gift this season! Use the sample posts here or create your own to encourage your followers to find Christ s joy this Advent season and invite a friend to join them for Christmass Mass. Visit to find digital banners for web use and print banners for use in Bulletins or Flyers. November 25 - Black Friday (or any day during Advent) Twitter: Invite someone you know to join you for Christmas Mass! Visit findtheperfectgift.org/invite to find a video invitation to share! Facebook: Christmas joyfully celebrates the, the fulfillment of God s love in Jesus. This year share the joy of the season by inviting someone you know to join you for Mass on Christmas and every Sunday. Visit findtheperfectgift.org/invite to find a video invitation you can share via social media, , or private message! November 27 - First Sunday of Advent Twitter: As we begin the season of #Advent may we keep our vision focused on preparing room in our hearts for Christ, the. Facebook: This Christmas give a gift that really matters! We invite you visit FindthePerfectGift.org and explore the ways that you can find the of Jesus Christ during the busyness of the season and help others encounter Christ by inviting them to join you for Advent events and Christmas Day Mass! December 4 - Second Sunday of Advent Twitter: As heralds of Jesus Christ, our, share your time and resources, freely and generously to serve those in need. Facebook: Thursday is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. Our Lady, pure in heart and mind, is the perfect reflection of the love and light of the Lord. This week, take time out of the busyness of the season to slow down and reflect on the reason for the season. Commit to spending 15 minutes each day praying the #Rosary and contemplating the joyful mysteries with the Blessed Virgin Mary.

3 December 11 - Third Sunday of Advent Twitter: As joyful disciples, announce the coming of our Savior by inviting family, friends & coworkers to celebrate the with you! Facebook: Happy Gaudete or (Rejoice!) Sunday! Joy is one of fruits of the Spirit and we are called to share the gospel with joy. Joy is contagious and when you spread it around, sooner or later, it always comes back to you! This Advent share the of Jesus with someone in your life. Invite them to dinner, a seasonal concert, or Mass with you! December 18 - Fourth Sunday of Advent Twitter: Prepare a place of prayerful reflection in the silence of your hearts for the coming of Christ, the, at Christmas. Facebook: Is there someone you know who doesn t have a Church home or might be by him or herself this Christmas? Why not invite them to Mass and Christmas dinner? Christmas Mass is a beautiful moment to experience with others or help others to reconnect to the Catholic faith. Visit FindthePerfectGift.org to find Christmas events and Christmas Mass times across the Archdiocese of Washington. December 25 - Christmas Sunday Twitter: May the joy of the Christmas season inspire you to encounter and share Jesus Christ, the, in your daily life! Facebook: Today is born our Savior, Christ the Lord! Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom he favors! (Lk 2:13-14) Celebrate today with great joy, for we have received the of Jesus Christ! January 1 - Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Twitter: As we begin a new year, we ask the Mother of God to help us become better disciples of Christ by following her example. Facebook: Today as we celebrate the beginning of a new year we rejoice in proclaiming the Blessed Virgin, Mary as Mother of God and Mother of the Church. Mary swaddled Jesus, she nursed him, she guided him through his early years, and she stood by him, never abandoning him, even in the most difficult moments of his life. Mary reflects the light of Jesus more brightly than any other human in history. As Our Mother, Mary also calls us to reflect this light of Christ to the world. This year resolve to develop your relationship with the Lord and help others encounter his love and mercy.

4 January 8 - Epiphany Sunday Twitter: As we celebrate #Epiphany Sunday we pray that those in our parish community may have a greater awareness of their gifts. Facebook: As we recall the Three Magi bringing gifts to the infant Jesus we are reminded that each of us has gifts and presents to offer Jesus each day. May we use these gifts to help others this year and allow the Christmas season to always be a reminder of the joy of Jesus Christ present in our lives. Continue to invite others to share in the joy of a life with Christ by visiting your parish website to learn more about opportunities for prayer and service opportunities.

5 Sample Posts for Sharing Find the Perfect Gift Videos Come experience the joy and peace of Christ, the! Join us for Christmas Mass on Sunday, December 25th! youtu.be/oneupzhy8zm Share the joy of the season! Invite someone to attend Christmas Mass with you this year! youtu.be/p8xkpzuhcru Sometimes we lose sight of the deeper meaning of Christmas. Reflect on the : youtu.be/8aszb9q7uja

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