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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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Recommended: Journal of Moral Theology - Women at the Synod on Synodality
Recommended: Journal of Moral Theology - Women at the Synod on Synodality

Recommended Resource: Women Theologians who attended the Synod on Synodality offer 9 essays for The Journal of Moral Theology

Final Document Lent Reflections Series
Final Document Lent Reflections Series

Our Resource: Be ‘called to the journey’ to reflect each week during Lent on key passages of the Final Synod Document

Testimonies - What Does Synodality Mean for You?
Testimonies - What Does Synodality Mean for You?

Our Resource: People from the Jubilee of Synodal Teams share what synodality means to them - showcasing a rich diversity of approaches that ultimately leads us to closer communion with Christ, and one another.

Final Synod Document Resources
Final Synod Document Resources

Resource Collection: 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.

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

Our Resource: Follow along as we reflect together on key passages from the Final Document from the XVI Assembly

Recommended: Pope Leo’s sermon at Synodal Teams Jubilee
Recommended: Pope Leo’s sermon at Synodal Teams Jubilee

Recommended Resource: Pope Leo spoke of synodality in his homily for the Synodal Teams Jubilee mass on 26th October 2025.

Video Resources - Pathways Event
Video Resources - Pathways Event

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

Recommended: Pope Leo Q&A at Synodal Teams Jubilee
Recommended: Pope Leo Q&A at Synodal Teams Jubilee

Recommended Resource: On 24th October 2025, Pope Leo engaged in a meeting-dialogue with participants of the Synodal Teams Jubilee, answering 7 key questions about synodality.

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

Our Resource: 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

Our Resource: 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.

Recommended: World Map of Synodality
Recommended: World Map of Synodality

Recommended Resource: The Vatican Secretariat of the Synod are compiling a map of Synodality around the world, as seen on their website.

Recommended: A global overview of the implementation of synodality in local churches
Recommended: A global overview of the implementation of synodality in local churches

Recommended Resource: Sr Nathalie Becquart xmcj has shared an interim ‘global mapping’ document of synodality so far around the world, including SfS, published June 2025

Implementation phases of the Final Synod Document
Implementation phases of the Final Synod Document

Recommended Resource: Resources relating to the implementation phase of the Final Synod Document.

Final Document from the Second Session of the 16th Assembly
Final Document from the Second Session of the 16th Assembly

Recommended Resource: The Final Document of the XVI Assembly is now available to view in various languages, along with an accompanying note from Pope Francis.

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

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

Recommended: ‘How to be a Synodal Church in Mission’ - Westminster Diocese
Recommended: ‘How to be a Synodal Church in Mission’ - Westminster Diocese

Recommended Resource:The Diocese of Westminster has put together a collection of key quotes from the Final Document: “An Informal Reaping of the Fruits”

Recommended: The Future of Synodality - Kristin Colberg & Jos Moon SJ
Recommended: The Future of Synodality - Kristin Colberg & Jos Moon SJ

This book offers a primer on the theological and historical origins of synodality, while offering concrete suggestions for the attitudes, structures and practices of personal and communal conversion required

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

Our Resource: This toolkit for pastoral councils from the School for Synodality 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

Our Resource: 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

Our Resource: 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

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

Voices from the Synod: Avril speaks to Austen Ivereigh & National Board of Catholic Women
Voices from the Synod: Avril speaks to Austen Ivereigh & National Board of Catholic Women

Recommended Resource: Avril reflects on her Synod experiences for the Northampton Diocese in these two interviews - one with Austen Ivereigh, the other with a NBCW representative.

Four Steps to Practising Synodality
Four Steps to Practising Synodality

Our Resource: 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.