FALL 2019 - SESSION GUIDES

Pre Week 1 meeting - Prior to 10/01/19 if possible

 Social event to kick off Fall Sessions
 Group covenant, meeting guidelines
 Program overview
 Week 1 assignments
 Distribute Books

Week 1 Agenda – Beginning the Journey, pages 29-37 – week of 10/06/19

 10 mins – Gather, Opening Prayer
 10 mins –Introduction Video
o Listen to Fr. Dat’s vision for our parish as everyday stewards and also view a
video about the Diocese of Wichita to get a sense what it can be like when many
parishioners live a stewardship way of life:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/lrk2pooex5p2jt5/2019%20SCC%20Fall
%20Introduction.mp4?dl=0
 15 mins – Large group sharing – How do you feel about living a stewardship way of life?
 30 mins - Discuss Beginning the Journey reflections (suggest break out to small groups)
o Eucharist – pg 31
o Follow – pg 33
o Transformation – pg 35
o Way of Life – pg 37
 10 mins – Large group sharing from break out discussions
 05 mins – Video – Prepare to study Mindful
https://www.dropbox.com/s/2ax3wipzo4yy5v5/1%20Tracy%20Welliver
%20MINDFUL_05m42s.mp4?dl=0
 10 mins – Closing prayer/intentions
 Social time

Week 2 Agenda – Mindful, pages 39-56 – week of 10/13/19

 10 mins – Gather, Opening Prayer, catch up on any big life events
 15 mins – Share experiences with Mindful responses (full group)
 05 mins – Video – review Mindful
https://www.dropbox.com/s/2ax3wipzo4yy5v5/1%20Tracy%20Welliver
%20MINDFUL_05m42s.mp4?dl=0
 30 mins - Discuss Mindful reflections (suggest break out to small groups)
 10 mins – Large group sharing from break out discussions
  05 mins – Video – Prepare to study Prayerful
https://www.dropbox.com/s/st4rng25biay3er/2%20Tracy%20Welliver
%20PRAYERFUL3926_02m59s.mp4?dl=0
 10 mins – Closing prayer/intentions
 Optional questions:
o What things prevent you from paying attention to the present moment?
o What steps can you take to live more in the present and be mindful of the needs
of those around you?
o What does it mean for God to be glorified in the more mundane aspects of our
lives?  
o Think through the moments of your day today. Was there a time that you were
aware of being oriented toward God? Was there a time that you missed an
opportunity to notice the presence of God?
 Social time

Week 3 Agenda – Prayerful, pages 57-72 – week of 10/20/19

 10 mins – Gather, Opening Prayer, catch up on any big life events
 15 mins – Share experiences with Prayerful responses (full group)
 05 mins – Video – Review Prayerful
https://www.dropbox.com/s/st4rng25biay3er/2%20Tracy%20Welliver
%20PRAYERFUL3926_02m59s.mp4?dl=0
 30 mins - Discuss Prayerful reflections (suggest break out to small groups)
 10 mins – Large group sharing from break out discussions
 05 mins – Video – Prepare to study Grateful:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/39ksen3hl6ag9r6/3%20Tracy%20Welliver%20GRATEFUL
%204224_01m57s.mp4?dl=0
 10 mins – Closing prayer/intentions
 Optional questions:
o What do you think is currently the biggest obstacle in your life to living
prayerfully?
o What circumstances or habits do you find help you to be reminded of God’s
presence throughout your day?
o What are some specific ways that we need the help of the Holy Spirit to live as
disciples of Jesus? 
o Is there an area of your life that you keep trying to handle on your own?
 Social time

Week 4 Agenda – Grateful, pages 73-84 – week of 10/27/19

 10 mins – Gather, Opening Prayer, catch up on any big life events
 15 mins – Share experiences with Grateful responses (full group)
 05 mins – Video – Review Grateful
https://www.dropbox.com/s/39ksen3hl6ag9r6/3%20Tracy%20Welliver%20GRATEFUL
%204224_01m57s.mp4?dl=0
 30 mins - Discuss Grateful reflections (suggest break out to small groups)

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  10 mins – Large group sharing from break out discussions
 05 mins – Video – Prepare to study Gracious:
 https://www.dropbox.com/s/8thwpru9z8pztce/4%20Tracy%20Welliver%20GRACIOUS
%20_4421_02m39s.mp4?dl=0
 10 mins – Closing prayer/intentions
 Optional questions:
o Is it possible to practice gratitude in difficult circumstances or when we don’t feel
thankful?
o How have you observed or experienced the transformative power of being
grateful?
o What thing big or small are you thankful for today? 
o How can we begin to show greater gratitude for those who have really touched
our lives?
 Social time

Week 5 Agenda – Gracious, pages 85-102 – week of 11/03/19

 10 mins – Gather, Opening Prayer, catch up on any big life events
 15 mins – Share experiences with Gracious responses (full group)
 05 mins – Video – Review Gracious
https://www.dropbox.com/s/8thwpru9z8pztce/4%20Tracy%20Welliver%20GRACIOUS
%20_4421_02m39s.mp4?dl=0
 30 mins - Discuss Gracious reflections (suggest break out to small groups)
 10 mins – Large group sharing from break out discussions
 05 mins – Video – Prepare to study Committed:
 https://www.dropbox.com/s/u3d0uz6n5sn87s1/5%20Tracy%20Welliver
%20COMMITTED_4700_02m18s.mp4?dl=0
 10 mins – Closing prayer/intentions
 Optional questions:
o What do the words gracious, hospitable and welcoming mean to you?
o What things keep us from practicing graciousness more in our daily lives?
o What steps could we take to grow in our love for others?
 Social time

Week 6 Agenda – Committed, pages 103-126 – week of 11/10/19

 10 mins – Gather, Opening Prayer, catch up on any big life events
 15 mins – Share experiences with Committed responses (full group)
 05 mins – Video – Review Committed
https://www.dropbox.com/s/u3d0uz6n5sn87s1/5%20Tracy%20Welliver
%20COMMITTED_4700_02m18s.mp4?dl=0
 30 mins - Discuss Committed reflections (suggest break out to small groups)
 10 mins – Large group sharing from break out discussions
 05 mins – Video – Prepare to study Accountable:

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  https://www.dropbox.com/s/6mn6lzgifq7zf3f/6%20Tracy%20Welliver
%20ACCOUNTABLE%204918_02m03s.mp4?dl=0
 10 mins – Closing prayer/intentions
 Optional questions:
o Is there a difference between a Christian who has a strong sense of commitment
to live his or her faith and one who does not?
o How can reflecting on our baptism inspire us to begin a stewardship way of life? 
o What role does God play in helping us to keep the commandments and
overcome the world?
 Social time

Week 7 Agenda – Accountable, pages 127-142 – week of 11/17/19

 10 mins – Gather, Opening Prayer, catch up on any big life events
 15 mins – Share experiences with Accountable responses (full group)
 05 mins – Video - https://www.dropbox.com/s/6mn6lzgifq7zf3f/6%20Tracy%20Welliver
%20ACCOUNTABLE%204918_02m03s.mp4?dl=0
 30 mins - Discuss Accountable reflections (suggest break out to small groups)
 20 mins – Discuss Options until the spring sessions
 10 mins – Closing prayer/intentions
 Optional questions:
o In what ways does accountability seem like a negative thing? A positive thing?
o Can you describe an experience where you or someone you know benefited from
being held accountable?
o The task of being a disciple is filled with difficulties. What are some ways we can
fight against discouragement in our own lives or be an encouragement to others?
 Social time

PARISH MISSION – December 02 thru 04

 Tracy Welliver – Everyday Stewardship
 Monsignor Borski - Closing