Exploring Faith at Home: The 2020 General Conference Activity Packet
The 2020 General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints may have been different, but the spirit of unity and learning remained strong. To help families engage with the conference sessions and deepen their understanding, the Church provided an Activity Packet filled with thoughtful resources. Let's delve into the contents of this packet and explore how it can enhance your family's spiritual experience.
What's Inside the 2020 General Conference Activity Packet?
The 2020 General Conference Activity Packet is a treasure trove of materials designed to make the conference experience more interactive and meaningful. Here's a breakdown of what you'll find inside:
- Pre-conference activities to help prepare your family for the sessions.
- Session-by-session activity guides with discussion questions, personal reflection prompts, and family challenges.
- Post-conference activities to help your family apply what they've learned.
- Art and activity pages for children and youth.
- Suggestions for using technology to enhance your conference experience.
Preparing for General Conference
Before the conference, the Activity Packet encourages families to set goals, prepare questions, and create a comfortable viewing environment. It also includes a fun "Conference Scavenger Hunt" that helps children engage with the pre-conference materials.
Engaging with Conference Sessions
The heart of the Activity Packet is the session-by-session activity guides. Each guide corresponds to a conference session and includes:
- Discussion Questions: These help families process and understand the messages from each session.
- Personal Reflection Prompts: These encourage individuals to ponder and apply what they've heard.
- Family Challenges: These provide fun, interactive ways for families to apply what they've learned together.
For example, after Elder Jeffrey R. Holland's talk "Be Ye Therefore Perfect—Eventually," families might discuss what it means to be perfect and create a family plan for improvement.
Art and Activity Pages for Children and Youth
The Activity Packet includes beautiful art pages and activity suggestions for children and youth. These materials help younger family members engage with the conference messages in age-appropriate ways. For instance, after Elder David A. Bednar's talk "Gospel Covenants: To Seal or Not to Seal," children might draw a picture of a covenant they want to make with God.
Using Technology to Enhance Your Experience
The Activity Packet suggests ways to use technology to deepen your conference experience. This includes using the Church's General Conference app, sharing insights on social media with the hashtag #GeneralConference, and using the Church's streaming services to watch and rewatch talks.
Making the Most of the 2020 General Conference Activity Packet
To truly benefit from the 2020 General Conference Activity Packet, consider the following tips:
- Start early: Begin using the packet's pre-conference activities well before the conference begins.
- Be consistent: Try to engage with the packet's activities during each conference session.
- Be flexible: Adapt the activities to fit your family's unique needs and schedules.
- Be reflective: Take time to ponder and apply what you've learned, both as a family and as individuals.
The 2020 General Conference Activity Packet is a powerful tool for helping families engage with and understand the messages of General Conference. By using these resources, you can create a rich, meaningful, and spiritually strengthening conference experience for your family.
