The first Snapshot Report for the themes of the 2020 Plenary Council, entitled Missionary and Evangelising, as part of the second phase, Listening and Discernment, was released on Saturday 15 June.
This National Theme for Discernment is inspired by the voices of the People of God who shared a passion for participating in the missionary nature of the Church and desire stronger support, involvement and formation among all the baptised who make up the Church.
The data also identified the need to reach out and communicate more effectively and to find new ways of living and proclaiming the Gospel in Australia today.
There was a call for the strengthening of leadership and ministries in parishes and schools, training to equip leaders for ministry, pastoral support for various groups within parish and faith communities, and a desire for a unified voice in engaging social issues such as life and religious freedom.
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The comprehensive report of the findings from Phase One: Listening and Dialogue will be released on July 28, 2019.