VOICED: Communication course a blessing for priests

The video discusses how priests are adopting modern communication techniques to engage their congregations better. By learning skills similar to those used by politicians and public relations experts, priests aim to make their messages more relatable and engaging. A French association offers courses to help priests improve their body language, eye contact, and vocal delivery. The video highlights the challenges of implementing these skills and showcases a priest applying them during a mass, emphasizing the importance of making churchgoers feel welcome. While these methods may not solve all issues, they offer a fresh approach in a time of church scandals.

What modern technique are priests adopting to keep their congregation engaged?

• Offering online sermons

• Organizing community events

• Learning communication skills from politicians

• Using social media platforms

Which of the following is NOT a technique taught to priests to improve engagement?

• Appropriate body language

• Eye contact

• Engaging voice

• Reading from a script

What is the main goal of the courses offered by the French association?

• To teach priests how to write better homilies

• To help priests improve their communication skills

• To train priests in theological studies

• To provide priests with leadership skills

How did Father Regis Sharp apply his new skills during a mass?

• By greeting churchgoers at the entrance

• By delivering a longer sermon

• By organizing a choir performance

• By using a microphone

What potential benefit do these new communication approaches offer the church?

• They may improve the church's image amidst scandals

• They ensure financial stability for the church

• They help in performing miracles

• They guarantee an increase in church attendance