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The School for Synodality exists to embed synodal habits and practices in the life of the Church so that we can grow and journey together. This means making some of the key practices of synodality accessible and easy to try across our Catholic communities.  We have a wealth of practical wisdom on listening and speaking graciously to one another, but have often forgotten it in our day to day community life.  We hope these resources will help brush up your skills and give you the confidence to give it a go!

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As we move into the implementation stage of the synodal process, here are some key resources from the School for Synodality to help guide our understanding of the Final Synod Document

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“As ecclesial discernment entails the contribution of everyone, it is both the condition and a privileged expression of synodality, in which communion, mission and participation are lived. The more everyone is heard, the richer the discernment”.

-§82, Final Synod Document

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Final Synod Document Resources
Final Synod Document Resources

As we move into the implementation stage of the synodal process, below are some key resources from the School for Synodality to help guide our understanding of the Final Synod Document.

Video Resources - Pathways Event
Video Resources - Pathways Event

Video recordings from our ‘Pathways’ event, including the sections from Bishop Brendan Leahy and Austen Ivereigh

A Feast for All Peoples - Small Group Resources
A Feast for All Peoples - Small Group Resources

A Feast for All Peoples our new small group resource is aimed to support groups in exploring pathways to synodality through scripture, the Final Document and Conversations in the Spirit.

School for Synodality’s Podcasts
School for Synodality’s Podcasts

The School for Synodality’s book club in 2025 and webinars in 2023 are available to listen on Apple Music, Amazon podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, and iHeart Radio.

Book Club - Reading the Final Synod Document
Book Club - Reading the Final Synod Document

The School for Synodality’s Book Club explores key aspects of the Final Document with key guest speakers, taking us through chapter by chapter.

Reimagining Pastoral Councils - Starter Kit
Reimagining Pastoral Councils - Starter Kit

This toolkit for pastoral councils is designed to foster faith-filled communities, more engaged participation, and a renewed openness to mission.

Video Resources - Reimagining Pastoral Councils
Video Resources - Reimagining Pastoral Councils

These videos are from our 'Pastoral Council Starter Toolkit', a free resource you can download from our website, along with many other resources, events and programmes about synodality.

Synodality 101: Our Workshops
Synodality 101: Our Workshops

Learn about our online series of workshops with practical application on hosting Conversations in the Spirit in your own contexts.

Conversations In the Spirit - a How To Guide
Conversations In the Spirit - a How To Guide

All of our ‘Conversations in the Spirit’ practical resources, including prayers, meeting prompts and methods.

Four Steps to Practising Synodality
Four Steps to Practising Synodality

A framework for thinking these new synodal processes and habits. Drawing on the Council of Jerusalem. It can be applied to any group making decisions or discerning the future.

Reading the Final Document: Lectio Divina resources
Reading the Final Document: Lectio Divina resources

Follow along as we reflect together on key passages from the Final Document from the XVI Assembly.

Bishop Nicholas Hudson Synodality Interview
Bishop Nicholas Hudson Synodality Interview

Bishop Nicholas Hudson and Avril Baigent discuss life at the Synod in Rome, and how we can bring synodality into our parishes at home.

Explainer video - What is Synodality?
Explainer video - What is Synodality?

What is Synodality, exactly? Watch and share the School for Synodality’s video exploring the core components of the synodal way.

Conversation in the Spirit Resource Cards
Conversation in the Spirit Resource Cards

We have created these helpful cards that can be used to facilitate Conversations in the Spirit within your own communities. We have a professional printer version and a standard home printing version.

Video resource: Reimagining Pastoral Councils Workshop
Video resource: Reimagining Pastoral Councils Workshop

The video of our online workshop from November 2024 exploring our latest resource, the ‘Pastoral Council Starter Kit’.

Re-imagining Pastoral Councils: Briefing Paper
Re-imagining Pastoral Councils: Briefing Paper

We suggest a wholesale re-imagining of pastoral councils, a distinctly Catholic model of decision-making, which does not rely on business methods but draws on centuries-old practices of spiritual discernment.

Practising Synodality Webinar Series
Practising Synodality Webinar Series

On-demand versions of our Practising Synodality webinar series, in which we heard from several important voices on the topic of synodality.

Leading Prayer in Meetings
Leading Prayer in Meetings

Step by step directions for meetings that draw on the rich tradition of Lectio Divina. This process can help us enrich decision making meetings to be both more effective, and become encounters that help us grow as living communities of faith.