The School for Synodality Online Book Club starts Wednesday 21st May

The last stage of the three-year Synod journey was the Final Synod Document . (officially 'For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission'), a beautiful but rather technical document that Pope Francis took into church teaching and we are to implement.

Join the School for Synodality online each week as Dr Avril Baigent and a global cast of synod experts as they will be 'Reading the Final Synod Document Together' - taking chapter by chapter the recommendations on how to understand and implement synodality in our contexts. Find out more about the guest speakers here

Live streamed between 21st May - 25th June 2025, we invite you to join live so you can interact with the topic in the comments and during the Q&A session each week. The sessions will also be available on YouTube and on our Podcast afterwards at your convenience.

Our book club is very easy to join, and you don't need to be knowledgeable in the Final Synod Document before joining - we have our experts for that! Come with an open mind and willingness to learn more.

Register below for an overall ticket that covers each session: www.tickettailor.com/events/schoolforsynodality/1592165

TOPICS AND SPEAKERS

21st May - Part 1: 'The Heart of Synodality' - understanding the theological roots of what we are about with Jos Moons SJ

28th May - Part 2: 'The Conversion of Relationships' - mission and ministry in a changing world with Professor Anna Rowlands

4th June - Part 3: 'The Conversion of Processes' - discernment, decision-making and accountability with Dr Estela Padilla

11th June - Part 4: 'The Conversion of Bonds' - The geeky week (Vatican Dicasteries, Episcopal Conferences, relating to other churches and religions, the role of the Pope) with Professor Cathy Clifford

18th June - Part 5 'Forming a People for Missionary Discipleship' - we need everyone in the boat with David McCallum SJ and Sandra Chaoul

25th June - Conclusion: 'A Feast for All Peoples' - what next for our Church? with Archbishop Jason Gordon

The sessions are suitable for small groups or individual reflection, so why not gather a group in your parish and get inspired together? Let us know your thoughts here.

About the School for Synodality

The School for Synodality aims to support the synodal conversion of the Church through helpful resources, trainings, workshops and events, to enable an openness to the Holy Spirit in our Church through listening, sharing and discernment.

LINKS

Final Synod Document: www.schoolforsynodality.org.uk/others-resources/final-document-from-the-second-session-of-the-16th-assembly

Guest Speakers: www.schoolforsynodality.org.uk/our-resources/final-document-book-club-2025

Let the School of Synodaity know your thoughts here: www.schoolforsynodality.org.uk/contact

Find out about our latest, including 'Reimagining Pastoral Councils Toolkit, explainer videos and more via the School for Synodality website here: www.schoolforsynodality.org.uk/pastoral-council-toolkit