TikTok, a popular social media platform with over one billion active users, has more than just silly dance videos.
While it was created in Sept. 2016, some could argue it reached a new height in the United States during the COVID pandemic's “shutdown.”
Participating in trending videos became a way for people to connect during a time of deep isolation.
It is no secret that the platform is owned by ByteDance, a Beijing-based company. Despite lawmakers moving forward in an attempt to ban the platform due to national security measures, it remains one of the top-used social media sites.
According to Tikok, "It is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy.”
Users can provide a multitude of content with the intent of creating and sharing information in videos ranging from 15 seconds to three minutes, to 10-minute video uploads.
While the platform is controversial, Catholic content creators have found it to be an exciting way to spread the faith, providing apologetics and funny relatable videos.
Here are 10 Catholic TikTok accounts worth following:
1) Catholic Answers
With almost 83,000 followers and 1.5 million likes, Catholic Answers aims to “serve Christ by explaining and defending the Catholic faith. 1 Peter 3:15.”
@catholicanswers
2) Catholic Converts
With 74,000 followers and 2.2 M likes, this account is run by a 21-year-old Catholic convert. The videos mostly feature apologetics.
@catholic.converts
3) Father David Michael
With over 100,000 followers and 2.7 million likes, Father Favid Michael Moses has gained social media popularity for featuring funny anecdotal videos about his daily life as a priest.
@fatherdavidmichael I’m a Catholic priest... #catholicpriest #christianposts #funnyjokes #catholichumor ♬ original sound - Father David Michael Moses
4) Veiled Convert
With more than 44,000 followers and 1.4 million likes, Maya highlights Catholic femininity, ranging from prayer tips to personal testimonies.
@veiledconvert
5) Hallow App
With nearly 5,000 followers and almost 23,000 likes, the Hallow App remains the #1 Catholic app for prayer and meditation.
@hallowapp
6) The Daily Catholic
With almost 200,000 followers and 3.3 million likes, Francois features popular homilies from priests and informative videos of saints.
@the_daily_catholic
7) EWTN News
With almost 5,000 followers and 61,000 likes, EWTN News features highlights from its news shows, including EWTN News In Depth and EWTN News Nightly, as well as informative videos of Pope Francis.
@ewtn_news
8) Ascension Press
With approximately 44,000 followers and almost 380,000 likes, Ascension Press features a wide range of homilies by Father Mike Schmitz and Q&As with the Sisters of Life.
@ascensionpress
9) That One Catholic Girl
With about 14,000 followers and nearly 340,000 likes, a 25-year-old YouTuber and self-proclaimed Catholic apologist provides content about the faith and gives insight into daily life as a typical Catholic woman.
@thatonecatholicgirl
10) John is Catholic
With about 111,000 followers and 5.2 million likes, John’s content ranges from highlighting feast days to funny anecdotal videos.
@johniscatholic “I believe in Jes… i mean… of all things visible and invisible” 🤷🏼♂️ #catholic #catholicism #catholictiktok #catholictok #catholicfaith #catholiclife #christian #jesus #mary #rosary #prayer #saints #foryou ♬ Hurricane - Bridgit Mendler
There is no denying the attraction and effectiveness of social media. As Catholics, we are called to evangelize and use every opportunity to share His name and glory.
TikTok can be a fun and exciting way to meet people where they are and spread God’s word. While being a content creator is not for everyone, you may find new resources, inspiration, or even a new community of people to relate to.