Synod on Synodality
Communion, Participation, and Mission
Pathways for the Implementation Phase of the Synod
These Pathways, prepared by the General Secretariat of the Synod are part of the General Secretariat's service of accompaniment during the implementation phase of the Synod on Synodality. They aim to offer local Churches throughout the world a shared framework that will make it easier to walk together and promote the dialogue that will lead the whole Church to the Ecclesial Assembly in October 2028.
Pathways for the Implementation Phase of the Synod
The Synod on Synodality is a three-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 2024.
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."
Learn more about the synodal process by visiting the Vatican Synod website.
Pope Francis on the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Synodality, and the Dignity of Being Human
On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, the US Synod Team hosted a webinar with Bishop Daniel E. Flores, Diocese of Brownsville and member of the Ordinary Council of the General Synod of Bishops regarding the encyclical Dilexit Nos and synodality entitled "Pope...
Christ the Way: Reflections on John 14, St. Augustine, and Synodality Webinar Series
Christ the Way: Reflections on John 14, St. Augustine, and Synodality Session I
Christ the Way: Reflections on John 14, St. Augustine, and Synodality Session II
Christ the Way: Reflections on John 14, St. Augustine, and Synodality Session III
Christ the Way: Reflections on John 14, St. Augustine, and Synodality Reflection Guide
Universal Stage
For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, Mission Final Document
Instrumentum Laboris for the Second Session of the 2021-2024 Synod: For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission.
National Synthesis of the People of God in the United States of America for the Interim Stage of the 2021-2024 Synod
Guidelines for Dioceses for the Interim Stage
Towards October 2024: Guidelines for work in view of the 2024 Assembly
A Synodal Church in Mission: Synthesis Report
Synod 2021-2024 Interim Stage Webinar
"Conversation in the Spirit" with Fr. David McCallum, SJ
Continuing the Synodal Journey Sample Worksheet
The Synod and the Eucharistic Revival Webinar
Lumen Gentium and Synodality Webinar
Instrumentum Laboris for the First Session of the 2021-2024 Synod: For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission.
Continental Stage
North American Final Document for the Continental Stage of the 2021-2024 Synod
Document for the Continental Stage of the 2021-2024 Synod on Synodality
Synod on Synodality North American Continental Stage FAQs
Synod on Synodality North American Continental Stage
Document for the Continental Stage Brief Information & FAQs from the General Secretariat of the Synod
Enlarge your tent, for the Spirit Dwells in You: Reflections on Isaiah 54:2
Conversion & the Continental Stage with Bishop Daniel E. Flores
U.S. National Synthesis
Roundtable on the Synod
Bishop John Stowe, OFM Conv. (Diocese of Lexington) and Bishop Daniel Flores, STD (Diocese of Brownsville) talk about their dioceses’ efforts in the upcoming synod. They explain the synodal process, and they share their own hopes and experiences during...
Individual Synod Contributions
In order for the USCCB Synod Team to meet the required deadline for the national synthesis, the deadline for individuals to contribute to the current consultation phase was May 31, 2022. However, in the USCCB Synod Team's ongoing effort to accompany the People of God on the synodal path, the Team has discerned to make this survey available through the culmination of the 2021-2024 Synod on Synodality in Rome in October 2024. This form contains the space to respond to the fundamental question of the Synod, as well as questions regarding the Ten Themes as outlined in the Vademecum. We value the ongoing enthusiasm and vulnerability with which the People of God are participating in the Synod.
Synod Documents
Vademecum for the Synod on Synodality
Synod Preparatory Document
Tools for Reflecting, Sharing, and Responding to Questions of the Synod
Synod 21-23 Social Media Toolkit
Suggestions for Diocesan Synthesis Preparation
Biblical Resources for Synodality
Joint letter to clergy from the Synod of Bishops & Congregation for the Clergy
Towards a Spirituality of Synodality
Pope Francis Messages & Homilies
Resources
USCCB Resources
Walking in Solidarity with those on the Margins: A Report on Listening Sessions held for those in the CCHD Community as part of the 2021-2023 Synod on Synodality
USCCB Synod Recommendations for Dioceses
Lista de elementos y materiales de referencia
Invitation Letter to National Organizations
Three Ways to Listen on the Margins
Following Pope Francis - Dialogue in Fratelli Tutti
Loving Our Neighbor Through Dialogue
Synod Information for National Organizations
Common Discernment and Decision Making in the Church
Pastoral Resources
Synod Playlist | Vatican News
The official YouTube playlist for the Synod on Synodality courtesy of Vatican News.
"The mission of the Church requires the entire People of God to be on a journey together, with each member playing his or her crucial role, united with each other." - Vademecum 1.2
The Synodal Journey Newsletter
by the General Secretariat for the Synod of Bishops