Synod
“The Church’s mission is to proclaim the gospel, journey together, and serve others. How can the church best live out this mission? ”
Pope Francis is hosting a Synod about communion, participation, and mission. He wants EVERY voice to be heard- including yours!
Objective & Purpose
The objective of the Synodal Process is to listen to what the Holy Spirit is saying to the Church.
The purpose of this synod is intended to inspire people to dream about the Church we are called to be, to make people’s hopes flourish, to stimulate trust, to bind up wounds, to weave new and deeper relationships, to learn from one another, to build bridges, to enlighten minds, warm hearts, and restore strength to our hands for our common mission.
Save the Dates*
Tuesday, February 15 at 6:30pm (ZOOM only; RSVP below)
Saturday, February 19 at 10am
Thursday, March 3 at 6:30pm (ZOOM only; RSVP below)
Sunday, March 6 at 9:30-10:45am
Wednesday, March 16 at 6:30pm
(*You only need to pre-register for Zoom Synod listening sessions!)
Register for Synod via Zoom:
What happens in a Dialogue Session?
Part 1: Listen to the Holy Spirit through prayer, scripture, and a reflection.
Part 2: Discussion orientation and framework questions (see the right column for the Big Question and themes)
Part 3: Listening (each participant joins a small group of <10 people and has 3-5 minutes to share his or her thoughts on any of the themes)
Part 4: Dialogue and reflection between group members.
Synod Prayer
We stand before You, Holy Spirit,
as we gather together in Your name.
With You alone to guide us,
make Yourself at home in our hearts;
Teach us the way we must go
and how we are to pursue it.
We are weak and sinful;
do not let us promote disorder.
Do not let ignorance lead us down the wrong path
nor partiality influence our actions.
Let us find in You our unity
so that we may journey together to eternal life
and not stray from the way of truth
and what is right.
All this we ask of You,
who are at work in every place and time,
in the communion of the Father and the Son,
forever and ever. Amen.