instrumentum laboris

The Italian and English versions of the Instrumentum Laboris are to be considered official versions of the General Secretariat of the Synod since the text was written simultaneously in both languages. All other versions are intended as translations produced in collaboration with some bishops’ conferences.

In addition to the Instrumentum Laboris, you will also find a F.A.Q. (containing an executive summary of the Instrumentum Laboris) and some elements of language.

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THE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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Suggestions on how local synod groups could use the Instrumentum laboris to continue to reflect on synodality.

PROPOSITION N.1: SOME PROPOSALS TO READ, REFLECT ON AND INTEGRATE THE INPUTS OF THE IL:

Try to draw a synodal Church, Prepare a mind map of the IL Write a poem to express what the synodal path is all about, Look for images in your culture that express what synodality is all about, Prepare a video to present this IL to people in your context Prepare a few...

PROPOSITION N.2: PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS REGARDING SOME EVENTS

World Youth Day, Lisbonaugust 1-6 2023 - https://www.lisboa2023.org Connect with young people going to WYD to listen to their voice and feedback regarding some topics in the IL. Propose them the experience of Spiritual Conversation on one or another part of the IL...

PROPOSITION N. 3: TOWARDS A RENEWED AWARENESS THAT OUR IDENTITY AND VOCATION IS TO BECOME AN INCREASINGLY SYNODAL CHURCH

SPIRITUAL CONVERSATIONS ON PART A OF THE IL We invite you to have one or more spiritual conversations based on the following questions related to some parts of the IL (cf methodology described on the figure at the end of Part A of the IL) Towards a renewed awareness...

PROPOSITION N. 4: FUNDAMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS OR DISTINGUISHING MARKS OF A SYNODAL CHURCH

SPIRITUAL CONVERSATIONS ON PART A OF THE IL We invite you to have one or more spiritual conversations based on the following questions related to some parts of the IL (cf methodology described on the figure at the end of Part A of the IL) Fundamental characteristics...

PROPOSITION N. 5: A WAY FORWARD THE SYNODAL CHURCH: THE CONVERSATION IN THE SPIRIT

SPIRITUAL CONVERSATIONS ON PART A OF THE IL We invite you to have one or more spiritual conversations based on the following questions related to some parts of the IL (cf methodology described on the figure at the end of Part A of the IL) A way forward the synodal...

PROPOSITION 6: COMMUNION, MISSION PARTICIPATION. THREE PRIORITY ISSUES FOR THE SYNODAL CHURCH

SPIRITUAL CONVERSATIONS ON PART B OF THE IL We invite you to have one or more spiritual conversations based on the following questions related to some parts of the IL (cf methodology described on the figure at the end of Part A of the IL) Communion, mission,...

PROPOSITION 7: THE IMPORTANCE OF FORMATION

SPIRITUAL CONVERSATIONS ON PART B OF THE IL We invite you to have one or more spiritual conversations based on the following questions related to some parts of the IL (cf methodology described on the figure at the end of Part A of the IL) The importance of formation...

Proposition 8 : THE NEED TO RENEW THE LANGUAGE USED BY THE CHURCH

SPIRITUAL CONVERSATIONS ON PART B OF THE IL We invite you to have one or more spiritual conversations based on the following questions related to some parts of the IL (cf methodology described on the figure at the end of Part A of the IL) The need to renew the...

Proposition 9: REGARDING PART B WORKSHEETS FOR THE SYNODAL ASSEMBLY

Select one question for each of the 3 series of sheets and set up local working groups on each question you would like to reflect on as you feel it is an issue to deepen in your local church Possibly send your contribution to...