Synod
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Parish Synod Findings
Thank you to everyone who participated in this historic world-wide Church effort. I know a broad synthesis cannot speak for everyone, yet our parish synthesis of your Synod contributions will add fresh and current perspective to our local discernments that will follow. I have read all your reflections and am deeply moved by the depth of your compassion to one another and your commitment to the Church.
Pope Francis frequently reminds us that synodality is “not a one-time event, but an invitation to an ongoing style of Church life.” May we continue to journey together with Christ as our guide, who is the Way, the truth and life. Echoing the US Bishop in their National Synthesis, I pray, “God the Father, who by the gift of his Crucified and Risen Son has poured out the Holy Spirit upon us to renew all things, make fruitful the seeds that the Synodal path has planted among us.”
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The US Bishops Summarize their Synod Findings
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Diocese of Boise summarizes Synodal Path findings
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Our Parish Synod Plan
February: Getting the Word Out
In late February a mailing will be sent out with questions, based on the Vatican recommendations, which we feel it is important to consider. These will be for your reflection, prayer and response. You will be able to respond in several ways: either by returning your reflections to the office, responding online, or by attending a large group meeting. ALL RESPONSES WILL REMAIN ANONYMOUS.
March / April / May: Listening & Discussion Sessions
At the Listening & Discussion Sessions we will have time for prayer, small group discussion (and food!) These meetings will be held once a month in March, April and May. To help with discussions, we will ask individuals to train as small group facilitators.July: Reflecting on what we have learned
At the end of July our parish will reflect on what we have learned and all responses will be collated and sent to the Diocese. Again there will be total anonymity: they will know only that these come from “Holy Spirit Pocatello”, or “Pocatello”. The diocesan results will be sent on to the US Bishops.
September or October: Presenting a synthesis of our findings to the parish“The purpose is....to plant dreams draw forth prophecies and visions,
allow hope to flourish, inspire trust, bind up wounds,
weave together relationships, awaken a dawn of hope,
learn from one another, and create a bright resourcefulness
that will enlighten minds, warm hearts, give strength to our hands....”
Pope FrancisWelcome to the Journey!
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