What is the Synod?

In the summer of 2021, Pope Francis kicked off a global process called a synod, itself an ancient Greek word meaning "journey together". Francis is calling the global Catholic community to be a church that listens and learns from all of God's children—and that means everyone.

How will this synodal process work at Christ the King?

Beginning Sunday, March 6, the parish is hosting numerous listening sessions (in person and virtual options available) where we welcome you, and everyone in our community, to share your experiences of what the Catholic Church is in your life and your hopes for what it can become.

To be a listening church, we need every person connected to this community to share their experience at one of our listening sessions. We'll host listening sessions throughout Lent and into the first weeks of Easter. There is no need to sign up beforehand for a listening session. Just show up and share your voice!

Unless otherwise specified, all listening sessions will take place in the parish hall.

Zoom Listening Session Resources

"I want to participate in a listening session on Sunday morning, but I have young kids. What can I do?"

We're happy to help you find a way to participate. Nursery staff may be available to watch your children while you're in the listening session. Let us know by clicking the button below.

I need childcare

"I want to participate in a listening session, but none of these times work for my schedule. What can I do?"

We'll help you find a way to share you experience. Let us know by clicking the button below.

Find Me a Listening Session

Participation:

Do you find it easy to get involved in the life of the church? What about other people? If yes, how so? If not, why not?

Communion:

Do Christ the King’s Sunday liturgies and other sacramental/liturgical celebrations help you feel connected to God? Do they help you feel part of a spiritual family? If yes, how so? If not, why not? What would help?

How is Christ the King reaching those who might be at the periphery of the community (i.e. marginalized, disabled, disadvantaged, and neglected)? How does the parish provide a space that is inclusive to those of different cultures, racial identities, socio-economic statuses, or sexual/gender identities? How can we build community?
 

Mission:

Do you feel encouraged and equipped to share your faith with people with other faith backgrounds and listen to their stories? 

Do you think Christ the King engages with social justice issues facing the wider community?