The School for Synodality
The School for Synodality exists to support the Church’s synodal journey of openness to the Holy Spirit through listening, sharing, and discernment.
In partnership with dioceses, religious congregations, parishes, communities, and individuals, we create resources, workshops, and opportunities to reflect together, as well as speaking, writing and offering formation on synodality. While our work began with a focus on the Church in England and Wales, we are increasingly connecting with people from across the world, which brings rich experience and perspective to our work.
Synodal Church- A Listening Church "Enlarge your tent"
CCCB Curated Resources
Here are some curated links to lessons, videos, and catechetical resources for synodality:
In October 2021, Pope Francis opened the Synod on Synodality, inviting the whole Church to speak and to listen together to the voice of the Holy Spirit. The beginning of the Preparatory Document contains the declaration that “the Church of God is convoked in Synod” (#1).
On 18 May, 25 May and 1 June 2022, the Office for Evangelization and Catechesis hosted a webinar series titled For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation and Mission, inviting leaders of catechesis and evangelization to reflect on the ongoing synodal discussions in our dioceses, eparchies, parishes and missions throughout Canada. A call to listen and speak as one Church, the three recorded sessions of For a Synodal Church provide starting points for:
- Discussion on synodality as the way of being the Church today,
- Conversation about listening together to the voice of the Holy Spirit,
- Reflection on our missionary call to be Church.
A reflection guide is included and may be used by individuals or in small groups after viewing the webinar. You may wish to offer in-person or online gatherings to view the webinar followed by a period of reflection and discussion. Click here to go to the CCB materials.
Journey of Encounter
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From Galiee Centre 398 John Street North, Arnprior, ON. K7S 2P6 "Our Syndoal Journey" Section.
Additional Resource Links:
Note: All outside links are independent and not affiated with the Archdiocese of Saint Boniface, we offer these links in good faith that at the time of posting.
Click here for SYNODALITY IN THE LIFE AND MISSION OF THE CHURCH
Click here to go to: "How the Synod on Synodality Serves as Model for Ministry Formation" by Darren M. Henson, reprinted with permissions by chausa.org from Health Progress, Winter 2024, Vol. 105, No. 1
Prayers
Sophia University Institute
Click here for information about Workshop on Facilitation "The Art of Building Relationships" April 17-19 2026
Final Document from the Second Session of the 16th Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
Note of the Holy Father Francis to accompany the Final Document of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, November 2024, read it here >>.
Final Document: ‘For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, Mission’
Contents List from the Document:
Abbreviations........................... 1
Accompanying note by the Holy Father Francis........…………....... 3
Introduction....…………………..….5
Part I - The Heart of Synodality
Called by the Holy Spirit to Conversion ............................... 9
The Church as the People of God, Sacrament of Unity .................. 9
The Sacramental Roots of the People of God ......................... 11
Meaning and Dimensions of Synodality .............................. 13
Unity as Harmony ................... 15
Synodal Spirituality................. 17
Synodality as Prophetic in Today’s World ..................................... 18
Part II - On the Boat, Together
The Conversion of Relationships ................................................ 19
New Relationships................... 19
In a Plurality of Contexts ........ 20
Charisms, Vocations and Ministries for Mission .............................. 21
Ordained Ministers at the Service of Harmony ............................. 25
Together for Mission ............... 27
Part III – “Cast the Net”
The Conversion of Processes ... 30
Ecclesial Discernment for Mission ................................................ 30
The Structure of the Decision-making Process ....................... 32
Transparency, Accountability and Evaluation ............................... 34
Synodality and Participatory Bodies ..................................... 36
Part IV - An Abundant Catch
The Conversion of Bonds ......... 39
Firmly Rooted yet Pilgrims ...... 39
The Exchange of Gifts .............. 42
The Bonds of Unity: Episcopal Conferences and Ecclesial Assemblies .............................. 43
The Service of the Bishop of Rome ................................................. 45
Part V - “So I Send You”
Forming a People for Missionary Discipleship.............................. 49
Conclusion
A Feast for All Peoples ............. 53
Appendix
1st General Congregation. Opening address (2 October 2024) ................................................. 57
17th General Congregation.
Final greeting (27 October 2024) ................................................ 61
Catechetics
