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Synod on Synodality Finds Success in Denver | EWTN News In Depth October 7, 2022
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Synod on Synodality Finds Success in Denver | EWTN News In Depth October 7, 2022
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Synod Recap Session
Thank you to all 50+ of you who attended our Synod “recap session” on May 5. During the session we focused on:
- Thank you to all involved in this process
- Review of the process that Sue and Tricia followed in creating this beautiful and honest report
- An overview of the Archdiocese 3-day Synod retreat
- Small group discussions on two questions:
- What, in the report resonated with you, that you said “amen” to?
- What does the Holy Spirit call us to do individually, to support this synodal path?
- Small group discussion was then shared to the whole group
- Additional comments suggestions recorded
Here are some of the main themes that were mentioned more frequently in the small group discussions.
Question 1: What did you say “amen” to in the report?
- Beauty of honesty of this well written report. Voices were represented.
- Holy Spirit continues to call us to community as a foundation of our faith
- We need to be a welcoming community to all
- Change in our Church is needed
- Eucharist should not be denied or used as a weapon
- Our youth and children need to be welcomed and encouraged to participate
- The status of women in the church should be honored
- LGBQT should be welcomed
Question 2: What can you do individually to be church?
- Speak up and stand up for your beliefs
- Be a welcoming church to all, not judgmental, welcome those who are new and may praise differently, welcome Fr. Daniel
- Continue to be involved in service through ministries at MPB, carry on the Vincentian charism
- Welcome and be inclusive of our youth
- Support Eucharist for all
Next Steps: That question keeps coming up and it’s an excellent question. Continue to listen, pray and discern. Stay tuned!
- What is the MPB Synod Process?
Where and When Does This Happen?
The term Synod comes from the Greek syn-odos, “walking together”. It is not so much to forge agreement or air complaints, as to recognize, honor and reconcile ideas and differences on a higher place where the best of each can be retained.
Our Father, Pope Francis, has invited the Catholic Church to embark on a journey together. Through listening and discernment rooted in the Holy Spirit, the entire people of God will be called to contribute to a process by which the Church deepens in understanding of Her mission and looks toward the future. All are encouraged to participate.
We are scheduling 5 discernment or listening sessions. We will be meeting in person at the church and parish hall. Virtual session(s) will be via ZOOM. The dates and times are as follows:
- Tuesday, January 25th from 6:30 – 8:30pm (in person)
- Thursday, January 27th from 9:00-11:00am (in person)
- Sunday, January 30th from 6:00 – 8:00pm (in person)
- Wednesday, February 2nd from 9:00-11:00am (in person)
- Monday, Feb 7th from 6:30 -8:30 pm (virtual)
Additional sessions will be scheduled if needed. We are limiting each session to 60 participants. All sessions are subject to change to virtual depending on COVID protocols. Masks will be required.
- Expectations and Agreements for Synodal Conversations
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