Be a digital missionary
who brings Christ
into the digital world.

Our children and youth need real people — mentors, guides and witnesses — who will bring the presence of Christ into the digital spaces where they live. Could you be a digital missionary?

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A call to accompany the next generation

The digital world is already shaping young hearts.
Who will walk with them?

Digital missionaries are more than people who share content online. They are trusted witnesses who help children and young people discover Christ, ask honest questions, and live their faith in the digital world they actually inhabit.

✚ WitnessShare faith through your life.♡ AccompanyListen, guide and encourage.✦ EquipHelp young people discern.

Inspired by Salvatorian Motto

Inspiration for the Book

“To know Jesus and to make him known by all ways and means.”

— Motto of the Salvatorian Sisters

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“It is not simply a matter of generating content, but of creating an encounter of hearts.”

— Pope Leo XIV
Address to Catholic Digital Missionaries and Influencers, 29 July 2025

DIGITAL MISSION PRAYER

Lord Jesus

You walked among people, sharing truth and love (Matthew 4:23). Now walk with us as we journey the digital highways. Grant us wisdom and courage (James 1:5) to post, to speak, and to share as witnesses of Your Word (Mark 16:15).

Let our words sow seeds of hope (1 Peter 3:15) and our online presence radiate the peace You promised (Matthew 5:9).

Lord, transform this digital world. Shine Your light into the dark side of the web, and dispel the shadows with the imprint of Your grace (Colossians 3:17).

Lord, bless our mission online. Through every click, every comment, and every connection, may we bring glory to the Almighty Creator. Amen.

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Why become
a digital missionary?

Saint Carlo Acutis showed how ordinary gifts and modern technology can be placed at the service of God. His example invites us to make the digital world a place where goodness, truth and the love of Jesus can be encountered.

Following his example, we can use our online presence with purpose: to encourage young people, share the beauty of the Gospel, and help others discover that faith belongs in everyday life — including the digital world.

Saint Carlo Acutis (1991–2006)
A young witness of faith who used his gifts and knowledge of technology to point others towards Jesus.

Line-art illustration of Saint Carlo Acutis

✦

Bring light
Share what is true, good and beautiful.

♡

Be a witness
Live your faith online with kindness and respect.

♧

Help others
Share resources, prayers and hope.

✚

Make a difference
Help build a safer, kinder, faith-filled digital world.

Who can be a digital missionary?

♙

Digital Missionary

(Adults 19+)

19 years and above
Received ALL Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation)
Is a practising Catholic in communion with the Catholic Church, with a lifestyle that bears witness to the teachings of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church
Is ready to learn and share the teachings of the Catholic Church with wisdom and responsibility in digital spaces
Is willing to listen to and engage respectfully with children and/or youth in digital spaces

♙

Young Digital Missionary

(15–18 years)

15–18 years old
Received ALL Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation)
Is a practising Catholic in communion with the Catholic Church, with a lifestyle that bears witness to the teachings of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church
Is ready to learn and share the teachings of the Catholic Church with wisdom and responsibility in digital spaces
Is willing to listen to and engage respectfully with children and/or youth in digital spaces

A resource for Catechists, parents & educators

PROPHETIC PRESENCE
in the
DIGITAL AGE

A practical companion for faith formation in the digital age

In a world of endless feeds, fake news and hidden dangers, Jesus invites us to a deeper, truer connection — not just online, but in real life.

This practical guide helps digital missionaries, parents and educators understand the challenges young people face today and accompany them with confidence, compassion and Catholic wisdom.

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Who can this resource support?

The mission of sharing faith belongs to the whole faith community. This book is designed to support people who accompany young hearts — especially those who want to bring a thoughtful Catholic presence into digital spaces.

✓ Parents and Families✓ Religious and Consecrated Persons✓ Catechists and Youth Ministers✓ Seminarians and Pastoral Leaders✓ Teachers and School Leaders

“Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.”
Ephesians 6:17

Meet the Authors

Sr. Dr. Sonia P. Thomas, SDS

For more than two decades, she has had the privilege of walking alongside children, adolescents, and young adults through the challenges of growing up. As a psychotherapist, she brings together psychology, education, and faith formation, and through her work, she has seen how deeply the digital world can shape young lives. Through Salvecare, and in her work with schools, colleges, teachers, catechists, and parents, she continues to explore ways of supporting young people with both professional understanding and faith. This book has grown from that journey — a desire to help adults accompany young people with compassion, wisdom, and hope in a rapidly changing digital world.

Jesy Chitra, MCA, PMP®

With decades of experience in the software industry, she brings a deep understanding of how digital platforms shape human behaviour, especially among young people. This experience has led her towards a deeper calling to empower young people to navigate the digital world with awareness and responsibility, while using technology as a means for value centred and faith driven growth. She believes that, when guided with intention, digital platforms can become bridges rather than barriers to a young person's deeper sense of purpose.

Two voices. One mission — to help young hearts find Jesus in the digital age.

Words of encouragement

What They Say

Voices from Church leadership and pastoral ministry who have engaged with the vision behind Prophetic Presence in the Digital Age.

Church endorsement

Most Rev. Peter Machado

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A pedagogical tool for forming and moulding the children and youth of this age to shape their lives for the future.

Most Rev. Peter MachadoArchbishop of Bangalore

Church endorsement

His Beatitude Mar Raphael Thattil

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I appreciate the dedicated efforts of Sr. Sonia P. Thomas, SDS and Miss Jesy C., in addressing this important pastoral need through this publication. May Prophetic Presence in the Digital Age become a valuable resource for parents, teachers, catechists and pastoral ministries.

His Beatitude Mar Raphael ThattilMajor Archbishop of the Syro-Malabar Church

Rev. Dr. Jose Vettiyankal VC
“...the authors offer not abstract theory, but thoughtful pastoral insights rooted in real experience.”
Rev. Dr. Jose Vettiyankal VCDirector, Vincentian Ashram and Logos Retreat Centre

Rev. Thomas Tharayil
“A remarkable strength of this book is its fidelity to Catholic teaching, drawing inspiration from key ecclesial and papal documents.”
Rev. Thomas TharayilArchbishop, Metropolitan Archbishop of Changanacherry

Bh. Milton Zonta, SDS
“This work serves as a beacon for anyone who seeks to assist young individuals as they navigate the challenges and opportunities of the digital age.”
Bh. Milton Zonta, SDSCoadjutor Bishop of Criciúma (Brazil)

Sr. Grace Mary Cherian, SDS
“Together, the authors have created a resource that bridges faith and technology with wisdom, clarity, and creativity.”
Sr. Grace Mary Cherian, SDSRegional Superior, Salvatorian Sisters, India

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Your “Yes” can become a young person’s experience of being seen, heard and guided in faith — even in the digital spaces they inhabit every day.