The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) Media Apostolate, in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Bangalore, concluded a month-long Residential Media Course aimed at equipping young Catholics with professional media skills for Church ministry and communication.
The training program was held from May 4 to 30 at Paalanaa Bhavana in Bengaluru, the capital of the southern Indian state of Karnataka. Twelve participants from dioceses across India attended the course, which combined technical training with faith-based communication and media ministry.
The course was inaugurated by Archbishop Peter Machado of Bangalore, who encouraged participants to use media responsibly in promoting truth, hope, and human values.
“Media is a powerful gift when it is used to spread truth, hope, and human values. The Church needs communicators who can inspire people with creativity and responsibility,” the archbishop said.
The program was organized under the guidance of Fr. Cyril Victor Joseph of the CCBI Media Apostolate. The CCBI is the national body representing the Latin Catholic bishops of India.
Participants received hands-on training in photography, videography, live streaming, audio production, artificial intelligence tools, graphic design, and digital editing. They were introduced to professional software including Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Pro Tools, and Logic Pro.
Resource persons included Fr. Cyril Victor Joseph, Fr. Saji, Fr. Maria Anthony, Mr. Yelstan, Mr. Akshy, and other media professionals who conducted practical and interactive sessions throughout the course.
In addition to classroom instruction, participants completed creative assignments and media production projects designed to strengthen their technical abilities and storytelling skills. As part of the final assessment, each participant produced and presented a short film or video project.
During the valedictory program, certificates were awarded to all participants.
“This course was not simply about operating cameras or editing videos. It was about forming communicators who can touch lives through meaningful and value-based content,” Fr. Cyril Victor Joseph said.
Participants expressed appreciation for the training and its practical approach. Fr. Don Peter said the program provided valuable exposure to media tools that can support the Church’s mission, while retired police inspector Anthony Raj highlighted the emphasis on teamwork, creativity, and communication.
The course concluded with participants returning to their dioceses equipped with new skills and a renewed commitment to using media for evangelization, education, and social engagement.
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