Use of Animation Films as Tools for Catechesis of Young Catholics in Nigeria

Abstract

In the present digital world, the use of visuals cannot be overstretched. Visual communication is the most effective way of passing information because the mind processes things in images. Hence, the use of visuals is at the centre of almost every means of communication today. Animation photos, videos, and slides are just a few of the many formats in which these visuals can be found. Any visible aid that helps convey facts, skills, comprehension, knowledge, and appreciation to students is known as a visual aid, which is why many young people have become fascinated by television and internet advertisements, especially those that use animations. Traditionally, catechesis is often delivered through orality, memorialisation, and reading from the handbook, while teachers teach with the conventional call-and-response style. This makes young people bored and tired of the same straight-jacketed way of learning catechism, as one cannot ascertain the quality of the effectiveness of the method of learning and the knowledge acquired. Redesigning catechesis is therefore necessary to grab the attention of the intended audience. Thus, through conceptual analysis, this article investigates the extent to which animated lms can be effective in teaching catechesis without disregarding oral or memorisation methods as a complement to make the task of evangelisation whole in the Nigerian Church.