This page provides schools and parishes hosting a LIKE Movie screening with some best practices

After watching the LIKE Movie, parents will want to do something to respond to the guidance provided at the screening. 

The Office of Marriage and Family Life provides two documents that can prove helpful. for families:

Tip Sheet for Parents - This provides parents guidance in managing devise use for theri children - and themselves!

Table Tent for Lent - Folded in three, this document can be placed on the dinner table to provide families a reminder to Make Space for God! at their dinner table and provides conversation starters about how we can grow closer to God and one another this Lent.

During your screening, our office will bring copies of these documents, but don't hesitate to print more for your families if you find them helpful.

Go deeper in ways to Make Space for God in our lives by clicking this link.

We are grateful to the Parishes and Schools who are hosting screnings of the LIKE Movie. The LIKE movie helps us to beterunderstand the impact of social media on our lives. However, for a parish or school community to get the full benefit of the movie, we encourage you to work with our office to help make make the most of the opportunity.
This page provides some guidance in that regard.

Arranging a moderator and panel
It’s a very good idea to establish a moderator before the evening to help introduce the movie and facilitate the discussion following the movie.
 
The LIKE Movie helps parents better understand the dynamics of social media. However, to get the full value from the event, we encourage each parish to work with our office to set up a panel that usually includes:

• A representative from the Office of Marriage and Family Life
• Pastor
• School Principal and/or counselor
• A person who can speak to the mental health concerns. If you need help in finding someone, please let us know.
• Student who has learned to manage social media well.
• Parent who has a good grasp of responding to these issues.

• Call the dial-in number: (605) 313-4419
• Enter the access code: 892467

• Test audio/visual on the film in the venue you are using a few days before as well as the day of the screening event.
• PLEASE NOTE FOR SCHOOLS: Indieflix STRONGLY ADVISEs YOU TO TEST IN ADVANCE OF YOUR SCREENING TO MAKE SURE YOUR SCHOOL INTERNET ALLOWS ACCESS TO the Indieflix WEBSITE. During your screening, please remember to turn off notifications on the computer or system you are using for your event.

• What was your big take-away from the film?
• Do you view social media differently after watching the film? If yes, how so?
• Do you think social media plays a key role in the rise in anxiety?
• How is it that being more connected has left us feeling more disconnected?
• What are the most effective ways to create balance in our lives when it comes to social media?
• What could change in the next few years with regard to social media?
• What does our faith have to say about how we use social media?
• What tips do you have for parents and youth in managing use of technology?