Synodal listening sessions
Join Concerned Lay Catholics at one or more of our upcoming Synodal listening sessions by Zoom for folks who might not feel comfortable attending a parish or diocesan conversation. We are also hosting some sessions for specific groups whose nature may transcend diocesan boundaries. The sessions will be scheduled between February and June 2022 and will be facilitated by CLC members.
List of Scheduled Sessions
As sessions are added, registration links will be added below
Listening Session for Racialized Catholics
This listening session is designed specifically for racialized people to share their experience of the Church in the context of the global consultations on synodality launched by Pope Francis. It is important that your voice be heard, whether you fully identify as a church member or feel disconnected or disappointed in the church. The synodal process is based on the premise that every baptised person is called to participate, to have a place and a role in how the Church lives its pastoral and prophetic mission. Have you experienced any obstacles to your active participation? Have you had positive experiences of participation that you can share? What key message do you wish to communicate in this consultation on synodality? Please join the conversation whether or not you have participated in any other synodal listening session.
Interfaith Conversation- Catholics with members of other faith communities
Description: The Synod on Synodality invites members of other Christian denominations and members of other faith communities to engage with us on this path of faith. What do we share and how do we journey together? What fruits have we drawn from walking together? What are the difficulties? How can we take the next step in walking forward with each other?
Sesión de escucha sinodal para católicos de habla hispana en Canadá
El Papa Francisco nos ha llamado a expresarnos sobre el futuro de la iglesia a través del Sínodo sobre la Sinodalidad.
Conscientes de la multiculturalidad de nuestro país hemos preparado una sesión de escucha en español donde todas tus opiniones son bienvenidas.
Comparte tu experiencia, buena y mala, y ayúdanos a entender cómo está obrando Dios en tu vida y comunidad. ¿Qué dones y necesidades te gustaría compartir con el resto de la Iglesia en Canadá? ¿Qué áreas estamos descuidando? ¿Qué hay de las voces de los que han dejado la iglesia? ¿Qué hay de aquellos que se sienten desconectados o decepcionados?
Escuchemos estas experiencias y busquemos como aprender a vivir juntos nuestra llamada misionera.
¡La comunidad de Laicos Católicos Concernidos está ofreciendo una sesión de escucha específicamente para usted!
Miércoles 11 de mayo – 7 pm – 9 pm
Expected Outcomes
We will send the collected input (with no personally identifying information) to the CCCB before the end of June, in hopes they will consolidate our input into their Episcopal Conference Report due at the Vatican by August 15, 2022. We will also submit to our input directly to the Synod office.