WHO? Again, given the nature of the conversation there
Finally, it is vital that the PP and Curate know about
should be some fluidity here around who leads this
the action, that it be advertised extensively in the
exercise.
Parish and that the Parish are called to be involved in as real a way as possible. In particular it would be
D. DECISIONS AND ASSIGNING TASKS
good to link with the people who were interviewed
METHODOLOGY
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
TIME
Group Sharing and Discussion
Flipchart
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by the group at the start of the programme.
WHO? Again, given the nature of the conversation there
WHAT?
needs to be some fluidity here around who leads this exercise.
From the list of suggestions, reduce them to, at
E. CLOSING PRAYER
most 2 actions. From the decisions made, make a list of tasks that will need to be undertaken. People
This prayer is designed to confirm some of the work
should volunteer to undertake the tasks according
done in the earlier part of the session and to inspire
to their own interests and aptitudes. Some of the
participants for the work ahead.
tasks might include; recording the action, sharing the action on social media, (this really is everyone
A bowl of holy water is placed in the centre of the
in the group’s responsibility but someone might
prayer space. Participants are invited to go to the
volunteer to coordinate this), involving local
water and bless themselves as a reminder of their
schools, involving local clergy and religious,
baptismal identity and the love God has lavished
engaging with the wider parish, working with local
on them. When each of the group has returned to
press, advertising (particularly if it is an event you
their chairs, one of the leaders might lead a prayer
are intending to run) and so on.
of thanksgiving for each of the group members; naming each member by name - and not
It should be noted that planning for the action
forgetting of course, the other facilitator and
moment continues during the week depending on
themselves!
action that the group decides to take. All moments of planning should be recorded. Facebook and
Before the cup of tea, remind participants to
use of Twitter to advertise the moment should
continue their journaling work!
be shared. A great deal of planning for the action can take place using social media. And this is of
At the end of the session, participants are
course the point! However, if the group feels they
reminded again to journal during the week on their
need an additional meeting together this should be
experiences; particularly this week on how they go
facilitated if at all possible.
about their planning for this piece.
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