Parent Engagement in Catholic Community - Plenary Journey 2019-2020
Progress Report on Plenary 2020
You may be aware that the Plenary is now well underway and all submissions have now closed. Some of the feedback has been very positive in providing forums for people to come together to share in dialogue. Here are some comments from a recent article from Catholic News;
“I think that the Plenary process to date has really emphasised the wonderful and sometimes challenging diversity of all of us who make up the Church in Australia. Our culture, ethnicity, faith experiences and life circumstances all provide a rich tapestry for various views and concerns to be expressed,” she said.
“It has also highlighted the urgent need for clergy and laity to engage deeply with each other and to acknowledge that the involvement of lay people should be a given, as co-responsible partners in the mission of Christ."
“I think that the whole process, from information meetings through to training of Plenary animators and local Listening and Dialogue gatherings, has been a wonderful catalyst for prayer, reflection, sharing and renewal.”
“It is our hope that this Plenary process strengthens our collective resolve to become a more synodal Church. This is an opportunity to make the Church more Christ-like.”
