Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; Proverbs 19:15
"A Catholic organization has launched a free app game styled off the popular Pokemon Go, except with the goal being to capture
various saints.
Called "Follow JC Go!" and developed by the Ramon Pane Foundation, the app has already been released in a Spanish version, with English and Italian versions coming soon.
The app allows players to look for saints, religious devotions, and biblical figures. Players answer questions to get the saints on their team and gather virtual supplies. Players are also directed to the nearest church and encouraged to offer prayers.
"Never has the Church had a project like this," explained
Foundation Executive Director Ricardo Grzona.
"You know, [Pope] Francis is not a very technological person, but he was in awe, he understood the idea, what we were trying to do: combine technology with evangelization."
Grzona noted that his app has the backing of prominent Catholic leaders including the Pope.
The app reportedly cost $500,000 to create, with the money coming from private donors and sponsorship. Several theologians and church historians contributed to its content.
"Follow JC Go!" was created in advance of the next World Youth Day, a major global Catholic Church gathering scheduled to take place Jan. 22-27, 2019, in Panama City, Panama.
"This event is an opportunity to experience in first person the universality of the Church." CP
"A Catholic organization has launched a free app game styled off the popular Pokemon Go, except with the goal being to capture
Called "Follow JC Go!" and developed by the Ramon Pane Foundation, the app has already been released in a Spanish version, with English and Italian versions coming soon.
The app allows players to look for saints, religious devotions, and biblical figures. Players answer questions to get the saints on their team and gather virtual supplies. Players are also directed to the nearest church and encouraged to offer prayers.
"Never has the Church had a project like this," explained
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"You know, [Pope] Francis is not a very technological person, but he was in awe, he understood the idea, what we were trying to do: combine technology with evangelization."
Grzona noted that his app has the backing of prominent Catholic leaders including the Pope.
The app reportedly cost $500,000 to create, with the money coming from private donors and sponsorship. Several theologians and church historians contributed to its content.
"Follow JC Go!" was created in advance of the next World Youth Day, a major global Catholic Church gathering scheduled to take place Jan. 22-27, 2019, in Panama City, Panama.
"This event is an opportunity to experience in first person the universality of the Church." CP
REALLY?
