Plenary Council 2020 - 2021

22 23 SESSION THREE OUR SECOND TOPIC WELCOME (3 MINUTES) The group leader welcomes people as needed, especially any new members. Acknowledge any absent members and make a point to follow up if needed. Suggested icebreaker: Who else can you invite to a listening and dialogue session? (One minute per person). Depending on the faith background of members, we either gather in prayer (option A) or in solidarity (option B). OPTION A: Let’s turn to the back cover of booklet and share the plenary prayer together. OPTION B: Let us be present to one another during this time. DISCOVERING MORE ABOUT THE PLENARY (5 MINUTES) We begin by reminding ourselves about the Plenary. The group leader invites a volunteer to read: We are blessed with great diversity in our Catholic Church in Australia – many perspectives, experiences and encounters of faith, walks of life and vision for Church. We are called to explore what it is that we are called to, how we are called to be the presence of Jesus in Australia for today, and for generations to come. United by faith, we shall: “Listen to what the Spirit is saying.” (Book of Revelations) The Plenary Council logo reflects a “community of communities”, drawing upon the message from Pope Francis about the nature of Church who says that the Church “is a community of communities, a sanctuary where the thirsty come to drink in the midst of their journey, and a centre of constant missionary outreach.” The colours of the logo are inspired by the colours of our sunburnt country – Ochre of the Red Centre, green from the Gum tree