Plenary Council 2020 - 2021

SESSION ONE WHAT’S THE PLENARY COUNCIL SHARE YOUR INSIGHTS SESSION TWO OUR FIRST TOPIC SESSION FOUR OUR THIRD TOPIC SESSION FIVE OUR LOCAL RESPONSE & NEXT STEPS PATHWAYS SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES & WAYS TO GET INVOLVED SESSION THREE OUR SECOND TOPIC OPTIONAL OPTIONAL 7 HOW A SESSION WORKS 1. Welcome 2. Exploring the Plenary 2020 3. Listening to the Word of God 4. Choosing a topic 5. Sharing and listening 6. Giving feedback to the Diocesan Plenary Council Committee and to the National Plenary Council SESSION 5 (OPTIONAL) WORKS A LITTLE DIFFERENTLY 1. Welcome, explore Plenary and Listen to God’s Word 2. Share and listen about what is happening in our local area and Diocese 3. Give feedback to our Diocese 4. Consider next steps and pathways for our group IMPORTANT FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS A GUIDE TO THE SESSIONS Our share group is a safe space for us to offer our personal stories and reflections Therefore, we honour the confidential nature of our sharing We ask permission before sharing anything discussed within our group However, please note that if information is shared about a person currently at risk of harm, consider the following options:  LIFELINE AUSTRALIA 13 11 14  VIC POLICE CRIME STOPPERS 1800 333 000  SAFEGUARDING OFFICE SANDHURST DIOCESE (03) 5441 2544  CATHOLICCARE SOCIAL SERVICES (OFFERS RANGE OF SUPPORT) BENDIGO OFFICE (03) 5438 1300 OR 1800 461 444 ECHUCA OFFICE (03) 5820 0444 SHEPPARTON OFFICE (03) 5820 0444 OR 1300 273 528