Best Kept Secret – Your Parish’s Social Media Lifesaver Is Here

December 4, 2024
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“LOVING the content! Thank you for saving me so much time!!!”
-Parish Social Media Coordinator


It’s been a year since we introduced our monthly Social Media Content Calendar to our parish WeCreate customers, and the results have been fantastic. For parishes looking to stay active and engaged on social media while also saving time, this resource has become a game-changer.

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“I love the social media resource in WeCreate and the ability 
to download each week’s content all at one time.”
- Sandy, Ministry Coordinator


When we launched the content calendar, our goal was simple: take the stress out of managing your Catholic church’s social media accounts. Parishes across the country are now using our liturgically relevant, curated content every week simplify their posting schedules while keeping their faith communities connected and inspired.


Why is this tool so beloved?

The calendar provides:

  • Professionally designed Catholic graphics and captions tailored to the liturgical calendar, updated five days a week.


  • A copy-and-paste format, making both daily images and captions accessible and user-friendly from any device.


  • The ability to download an entire week’s worth of content all at once.


  • Monthly content planning at-a-glance, so users can focus on their ministries without worrying about daily posts.



  • Monthly emails for subscribers announcing when each month’s content is posted so users never miss a beat. 
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Whether you’re sharing a reflection, promoting an upcoming event, or engaging followers with a tidbit of Catholic education, LPi’s social media content calendar ensures that your parish always has something meaningful to post.


If you haven’t explored this resource yet, it’s time to dive in! Log in (or subscribe to) WeCreate today to see why parishes nationwide are calling LPi’s social media content calendar their “best-kept secret.”




Want more tips to help your parish navigate the world of social media? Visit the Web & Social Media section of our blog.

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