Thank you for your leadership in facilitating this consultation. In order to consistently gather information from all diocesan parishes, we are providing this summary guide for your reference.
The purpose of the Synodal Way is to gather people, to listen to one another, to experience God at work in our minds and hearts, drawing us into communion for mission. Remember, the synodal process is not a teaching experience, it is an opportunity to share ideas and opinions and to listen to one another.
We encourage faithful reporting, but we understand that reporting must be summarized. We also understand that your notes may be exhaustive, that great! Pastors will want to see these notes as the comments reflect the people they serve. However, for the diocesan report, we ask for a brief document from each of our parishes that reflect your findings.