Plenary Council 2020 - 2021

8 9 SESSION ONE WHAT’S THE PLENARY COUNCIL SHARE YOUR INSIGHTS WELCOME (5 MINUTES) The group leader welcomes people as needed. Suggested icebreaker: Share your name, your background and briefly describe an activity that you enjoy. (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. WHAT IS PLENARY 2020 ALL ABOUT? (10 MINUTES) Recommended: Play Plenary Council 2020 – An overview video by Lana Turvey- Collins (10 minutes)  http://plenarycouncil.catholic.org.au/resources/watc h OR Read the overview of the Plenary (next page) SHORT DISCUSSION (ONE MINUTE PER PERSON) Each person is invited to share their response to the following questions: • What excites you about the Plenary? • What questions do you still have? The group leader or another member is asked to note any questions. Before the next session, they check the ‘Frequently asked Questions’ section of the plenary website for possible responses. They can email the plenary team or their diocesan contact if they cannot find the answers they seek. See back cover for details. Next meeting, they share any responses to questions raised.