Some inspirational quotes from the Vademecum

• • “One listening to others, all listening to the Holy Spirit”
  • “We aim to be attentive to how the Spirit speaks through the People of God.”
  • “Synodality is not a corporate strategic exercise. Rather it is a spiritual process that is led by the Holy Spirit”
  • “The aim is not to overwhelm dioceses and parishes, but rather to integrate the Synodal Process into the life of the local Church in creative ways that promote deepening communion, fuller participation, and more fruitful mission”
  • “Synodality does not exist without the pastoral authority of the College of Bishops under the primacy of the successor of Peter, as well as the pastoral authority of each diocesan Bishop in the dioceses entrusted to his care”
  • As a general guide, give more emphasis to the types of  questions that evoke personal stories and real-life experiences rather than “doctrinal”  statements.
  • “Each listening phase will be adapted to local circumstances”
  • “It is very important to note that the diocesan synthesis …should be an honest report of all that was shared during the diocesan phase of the Synodal Process, representing the variety of views and perspectives of the People of God”