2023 Synod of Bishops: For a Synodal Church Focused on Communion, Participation, Mission
The 2023 Synod of Bishops aims to create an inclusive Church through respectful listening and spiritual discernment, particularly among young people. Pope Francis emphasizes mutual respect and a free exchange of ideas, devoid of preconceived notions or ideologies. Teachers and facilitators are encouraged to engage young individuals in conversations to gather their perspectives. The synodal process is about walking together in unity, guided by the Holy Spirit, towards eternal truths and righteousness.
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For a For a Synodal Synodal Church Church Communion, Participation and Communion: Listening to Young People
The title of the 2023 Synod of Bishops is For a The title of the 2023 Synod of Bishops is For a Synodal Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, Mission. Church: Communion, Participation, Mission. First Step: Listening to ALL the views of ALL Young People. Pope Francis invites us to journey together to create a more inclusive Church. Synodality comes from a Greek word meaning the walking together (syn-) on a particular way (-hodos). Pope Francis wants to create space for respectful mutual listening among Young People spiritual discernment. Pope Francis says, we need a respectful, mutual listening, free of ideology and predetermined agendas .
Guidelines for Teachers/Facilitators Guidelines for Teachers/Facilitators Pope Francis will convene a Synod in 2023 in Rome. He is keen to hear the views of Young People in particular so that we can journey together as a Church in a manner that is sensitive and relevant. This is the first step in that process. We seek to initiate a conversation with Young People in a spirit of mutual respect so that we can hear what they are saying to us. You are invited to conduct this conversation in a prayerful spirit. The first step invites you to use three questions to engender conversation among Young People aged 16 18 Years. Heads of RE are asked to coordinate this in Post-Primary schools with either one A-level RE class or one PRSE class (in schools were there is no Sixth Form - a GSCE RE class will be appropriate). Can you take notes on this conversation please and send a word-processed copy (no more than one A4 page) to: lizzie.rae@derrydiocese.org. A template will be made available to schools. A list of 10 questions with prompts will also be made available and you can dip into a selection these if you wish.
The whole The whole Synodal with Jesus in prayer: with Jesus in prayer: Synodal Process is a process, rooted in the encounter Process is a process, rooted in the encounter We stand before You, Holy Spirit, We stand before You, Holy Spirit, as we gather together in Your name. as we gather together in Your name. With You alone to guide us, With You alone to guide us, make Yourself at home in our hearts; make Yourself at home in our hearts; Teach us the way we must go Teach us the way we must go and how we are to pursue it. and how we are to pursue it. We are weak and sinful; We are weak and sinful; do not let us promote disorder. do not let us promote disorder. Do not let ignorance lead us down the wrong path Do not let ignorance lead us down the wrong path nor partiality influence our actions. nor partiality influence our actions. Let us find in You our unity Let us find in You our unity so that we may journey together to eternal life so that we may journey together to eternal life and not stray from the way of truth and not stray from the way of truth and what is right. and what is right. All this we ask of You, All this we ask of You, who are at work in every place and time, who are at work in every place and time, in the communion of the Father and the Son, in the communion of the Father and the Son, forever and ever. forever and ever. Amen. Amen.
First Step First Step - - Three initial questions for Young People: Three initial questions for Young People: What do you think are the strengths of the Church here/in your local parish? How can the Church better engage with young people as we journey forward together? What are the main areas the Church needs to address?
