2017 USCCB Convocation Participants Guidebook and Journal | Page 52

Participation at the Convocation
held in Florida is to offer Catholic leaders a place of beauty and
rest. While the weather may be hot and humid, the Orlando area
offers many options for relief from the heat and chances to gather
with friends, colleagues, or family at the region’s many attractions
before or after the Convocation.
If time and budget considerations allow, try to spend a few extra
days in the area prior to or following the Convocation. Enjoy
Orlando as you wish: the theme parks, the pools, the restaurants
and entertainment options, or the many amenities of your resort
or hotel.
Digital Engagement
Plan for digital engagement during and after the Convocation,
especially to share the insights of the Convocation with those
unable to attend.
• It is anticipated that parts of the Convocation will be live-
streamed or telecast. Invite members of your local com-
munity to follow along and include them in post-Convo-
cation gatherings.
• Consider forming a “digital engagement team” who
can plan a strategy for following and engaging with the
Convocation online, as it is available.
• Develop questions for small group conversation online—
between those participating in Florida and those at home
(use social media tools or teleconference services).
• Create a social media group (via Facebook, Twitter, or
Instagram or another service), in order to regularly post
videos and content prior to, during, and following the
Convocation. Follow @USCCB on these platforms, and
use the hashtag #CatholicConvo. (Please note that the
2017 Convocation of Catholic Leaders participants are
responsible for the content created by them on social media
regarding the Convocation.)
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