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The archdiocese of Cincinnati has been encouraging parish staff to engage in digital communication for a long time with a variety of workshops and presentations on the subject. I have attended these as well as national conventions with such speakers as Mike Hayes(author of //Googling God//). When the opportunity to attend the Digital Discipleship Boot Camp came about, I knew I needed to participate and learn as much as I could. My personal experience of DDBC was very positive. I appreciated the basic level of the introduction to social media. Although I had some previous experience with a few aspects (email and Facebook primarily), the instructors never assumed prior knowledge and spoonfed us if needed. I have become aware of myself as an immigrant to the digital world, rather than a native like some of the younger members of our boot camp. The availability of the sessions online to work on at times convenient for each individual is a real plus, as well as the ability to return to sessions to review the material again. I appreciate the links to other articles and websites for more information on each topic. After the face to face sessions, I did not take advantage of the opportunity to discuss the learning taking place with anyone other than my co-worker, also enrolled in the class, and my DDBC staff contact. This coworker and I exchanged ideas about how to use the Web 2.0 technologies with our Faith Formation staff and our Generations of Faith committee. My initial plan was to use the blog format with the RCIA participants, as a way of extending the interaction beyond our catechetical sessions. As it turned out, the participants are few and not ready for internet interaction, so I have tabled that idea for another year. Instead, I realized that initiating a parish Facebook page could be a valuable way to communicate with those who are comfortable with this format. Although we were already suggesting religious websites to parishioners, posting a link to the website makes it much more likely that they will take advantage of the wonderful resources available online. Posting photos of parish events has become much easier as well. Reminders about upcoming events can be more timely. The message of the NETS/T standards established by the ISTE for me is to treat the communication on the varieties of social media as I would in person, that is, honoring the individual with a goal of understanding their point of view, even when I disagree. Together with the archdiocesan social media policy, these principles guide how our parish and staff can safely and respectfully communicate in the various digital formats. The Digital Discipleship Boot Camp has equipped me to share the joy of the Gospel in surprising new ways. I look forward to utilizing more of the components demonstrated in the sessions as we grow our ministry here at St. Francis of Assisi parish.