Da informação à comunhão

: a palavra acampou entre nós : a comunicação salvará o mundo

Abstract

Insisting on the important mission of communication in the Church is by no means new, however, reflecting on how we communicate, what we communicate and with whom we communicate, using as a paradigm the perfect communicator, Jesus Christ, is the path of this work that seeks to establish coordinates communicational. This master's thesis entitled «From Information to Communion: the Word camped among us - Communication will save the world» explores the importance of communication in promoting communion and contemporary evangelization, aware of the emerging challenges and difficulties. The work highlights how the world of communications has become the main areopagus of modernity, unifying humanity and transforming it into the "global village". The research emphasizes that the media play a crucial role in training and informing new generations, who grow up in an environment deeply influenced by the mass media. The Church, although it has prioritized other tools for evangelical proclamation, must recognize the relevance of the mass media and integrate them effectively into its pastoral programming. The dissertation argues that evangelization must not only use the media to disseminate the Christian message, but also adapt this message to the new culture created by modern communications. Thus, communication emerges as a vital element in the experience of faith, capable of transforming not only individuals, but the entire society, promoting true communion between people and God.

Date of Award	12 Feb 2025
Original language	Portuguese
Awarding Institution	Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Supervisor	Luís M. Figueiredo Rodrigues (Supervisor)