Malaysia online forum to help
Catholics live faith during Covid-19
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| Malaysia Church's "Cast the Net on the Net" forum (photo: Institute for New Evangelization) |
During a weekly forum, participants meet online and interact
with speakers from various sectors of the Catholic Church across the country.
By Robin Gomes
As restrictions to contain the spread of Covid-19 continue
in Malaysia, the Institute for New Evangelization (INE) has initiated a weekly
online forum for four weeks, entitled, "Cast the Net on the Net".
Begun on April 29, the forum every Wednesday involves a
maximum of 30 people, who meet for an hour on the Zoom teleconferencing
platform. Participants interact, dialogue and share ideas with the
speakers who come from various sectors of the Catholic Church of Malaysia.
The forum has two sharing sessions with question and answer
segments.
Formation of evangelizing leaders
INE chairman Simon Wong said that the forum style allows
participants to engage better with the speakers as it provides room for
dialogue and sharing of ideas.
While offering a space for dialogue, he said "Cast the
Net on the Net" also aims to contribute to the formation of leaders who
are dedicated to the evangelizing mission of the Church.
“We know that many Church leaders have done a lot of good
work during this crucial period, and therefore it would be a great chance to
give them a platform to share their stories,” he said.
“We hope that through the sharing of diverse experiences and
ways of being effective disciples on mission, forum participants will be able
to assist those around them in their own way.”
Wong said that the forum might be extended, subject to the
current situation and the availability of speakers, opening the invitation to
all Catholics to join and communicate with the speakers.
Sharing experiences
The first online forum saw Christine Ho from the Cathedral
of the Holy Spirit (CHS) in Penang sharing about the parish’s COVID-19 outreach
programme, and Daryl Tan from the Campus Ministry Office of the Diocese of
Malacca Johore highlighting efforts in reaching out to tertiary students.
The second forum on May 6 revolved around the use of social
media, with Carmelita Xavier presenting on using this tool to promote Jesus and
Martin Jalleh sharing ways of evangelising on Facebook.
The upcoming forums on May 13 and May 20 will feature
speakers such as Elizabeth Lopez, Anthony Lim, Adrian Ho and Annie Ling
covering topics on enhancing one’s spirituality and faith through online
resources.
Covid-19 emergency extended
The Malaysian government on Sunday announced an extension to
the relaxed lockdown of another four weeks to June 9.
Malaysian health authorities on Tuesday reported 16 new
coronavirus cases, the lowest daily increase since the government’s Movement
Control Order (MCO) imposed curbs on movement and businesses to contain the
virus on March 18.
The new cases bring the cumulative total to 6,742 cases. The
health ministry reported no new deaths, keeping the total number of fatalities
at 109.
Existing rules include practicing strict hygiene, social
distancing, school closures across the country and the continued shut down of
Malaysia's borders, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said in a televised address
on Sunday.
Those wishing to join "Cast the Net on the Net"
need to register themselves by sending an email to juanitachin@gmail.com or
call 0124011567, after which they will receive a Zoom meeting ID and password
for the forum.
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