...supporting the pastors, clergy, coordinators of
youth and young adult ministry and the parish communities of the Archdiocese of Newark, NJ.
Synod 2021-2023
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What is a Synod?
A Synod is a journey of discernment, in which the people of God are called to pray and reflect upon the Holy Spirit’s will for the Church. Throughout listening and our sharing, we will seek to understand what the Holy Spirit’s will is for the topic being discussed – and thus, for the Church.
Pope Francis invites the entire Church to reflect on a theme that is decisive for its life and mission: “It is precisely this path of synodality which God expects of the Church of the third millennium.” This journey, which follows in the wake of the Church’s “renewal” proposed by the Second Vatican Council, is both a gift and a task: by journeying together and reflecting together on the journey that has been made, the Church will be able to learn through Her experience which processes can help Her to live communion, to achieve participation, to open Herself to mission.
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About the Synod on Synodality
The biggest listening and discussion event the Church has ever undertaken is happening in the Archdiocese of Newark and across the globe right now! The Synod on Synodality is a two-year process of listening and dialogue beginning with a solemn opening in Rome on October 9 and 10, 2021 with each individual diocese and church celebrating the following week on October 17. The synodal process will conclude in 2023.
Pope Francis and Cardinal Tobin are inviting all Catholics, to participate, pray, reflect and share thoughts and ideas about our Church. Synod discussion and listening sessions are being conducted in local Catholic Church’s across the world - and you and your parish can be a part of it.
Catholic parishes in the Archdiocese of Newark holding listening sessions where the feedback will be compiled and delivered to Pope Francis. The local phase of the Synod began in October 2021 and will close by Easter 2022. Then larger regional and global process then begins. The goal of the Synod is to make sure people are heard and to discern the ways that we are all journeying together as a Church.
So, Let’s journey Together! -
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Youth Ministry Leader Resources for running a Listening Session
These links are for Youth Ministry Leaders looking to run a Listening Session for their Young People (Middle/ High School or even Young Adults)
Listening Session Meeting Outline for Middle/ High School or Young Adults
Appendix A
Instructions for Completion & Submitting
Appendix B - Youth Ministry
Feedback Form
Appendix C - Young Adult
Feedback Form
Online Feedback Form for EITHER Youth Ministry or Young Adult
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Resources from the Archdiocese of Newark
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Articles for Reference on the Synod
