Synod 2021-2023
For a synodal Church: communion, participation, and mission
What is a Synod?
The word “Synod” is derived from Greek and means “to journey with.” This phrase expresses the idea of journeying together. Pope Francis is inviting each of us to experience involvement and participation in the life and mission of the Church in a new way. This process is vital for the church’s life and mission. The goal is to exchange information and share experience with each other to seek pastoral solutions that apply throughout the universal church.
This synod is an opportunity to listen to what we can do as a faith community walking together toward God.
Synod Prayer
We stand before You, Holy Spirit,
as we gather together in Your name.
as we gather together in Your name.
With You alone to guide us,
make Yourself at home in our hearts;
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.
nor partiality influence our actions.
Let us find in You our unity
so that we may journey together to eternal life
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,
who are at work in every place and time,
in the communion of the Father and the Son,
forever and ever. Amen.
forever and ever. Amen.