Salt + Light Television Wins a 2014 Gabriel Award

TORONTO - May 15, 2014 - PRLog -- On Thursday, June 19, 2014 Salt + Light Television will be presented with its fifth Gabriel Award for its interactive show The Church Alive at the 49^th Catholic Media Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The Church Alive is a fast-paced and segmented television show hosted by Salt + Light producers Cheridan Sanders and Sebastian Gomes. The goal of this program is to inspire people and dialogue about faith, to share stories of the New Evangelization and to highlight the rich tradition of Catholicism.

"I am delighted and surprised at the news,” said Sanders. “Working on The Church Alive helped me to see Catholicism in a fresh, new light and I hope others are inspired to rediscover their faith as they watch the series".

Since 1965, the Catholic Academy of Communications Professionals has honoured works of excellence in film, television and radio programs.  The Catholic Academy addresses commercial and religious broadcasters, producers, and filmmakers to produce films and programs that serve and enrich the community.

“The Church Alive was an ambitious undertaking,” said Gomes.  “We are thrilled that our effort to promote the New Evangelization has been recognized for the Gabriel Award”.

Born on the wings of World Youth Day 2002 in Canada, Salt + Light is a unique instrument of the New Evangelization. It is dedicated to being, and helping others become, the salt of the earth and the light of the world. The mission of Salt +Light is to proclaim Jesus Christ and the joy of the Gospel to the world by telling stories of hope that bring people closer to Christ and the Catholic faith.

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