Synod 2022 - Walking Together -Parish Survey
Please complete the following questions according to your personal experiences in our parish. All responses will be kept confidential. Responses will be forwarded to the Archdiocese data collection committee.
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 St. John the Baptist Parish Estevan
The Synod process is a gathering of information that will inform the larger Synod of Bishops in 2023. Synod means walking together. We ask you to reflect on your experiences in our parish and the church. The information will be gathered and forwarded to the Archdiocese and then the Vatican. Together we hope to start a dialogue that will encourage growth and response in our own parish and diocese.                                            How long have you been attending St.  John the Baptist Parish? *
Companion on the Journey-  As a member of the  Roman Catholic Church and St. John the Baptist Parish what has been your experience in our parish as a companion? Do you feel welcomed and included? Are there groups or individuals in our society that are excluded or left out in our Church communities? Please select one of the following choices. There is an option for comment in the last choice. *
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Listening - Listening requires an open heart and mind. How are we as a Church listening to the voice of God in others? Do all people have the same level of consideration in our conversations about Church? How do we respond as a church to those with differing opinions? Do you feel heard? There is an option for comment in the last space. *
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Speaking Out - As a Church community we are invited to speak with courage and truth. How are we able to share what is important to us? Does our parish and Church represent our beliefs and concerns well in society? *
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Celebration - As a community we listen to the Word of God and Celebrate the Eucharist as a Parish Family which forms the basis for our Church community. Please select all that apply. *
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 Responsibility for our Common Mission -As a Church we are called to participate as missionaries in the world. How does our parish and the larger Church promote social justice and those serving in missionary roles? Does our church offer opportunities for all parishioners to pariticpate in this call? *
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6. Dialogue in Church and Society -As a Christian people we are called to address those issues and situations that divide us. How are these dialogues supported in the Church and our parish? What are some issues that need to be addressed by the Church in the world? What issues need consideration in our own parish? *
7. Ecumenism - The dialogue between Christians of different denominations united by one baptism is an important theme in our Synodal Journey. What is our relationship with other Christian traditions and denominations? *
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 Authority and Participation -A Synodal Church includes participation and leadership from within. This includes the structure of the councils (Pastoral, Finance,Deanery)that make parish decisions as well as the leadership of lay people in ministry and function of the local parish.  What is your overall impression of the model we use at our parish? Are there ways we can better serve our parish? Does the current leadership  structure  function well? *
Discerning and Deciding- As a Synodal Church we are called to make decisions through discernment of what the Holy Spirit calls us to do. Our tools and procedures need to be transparent and accountable.  Our PARISH: *
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 Discerning and Deciding- As a Synodal Church we are called to make decisions through discernment of what the Holy Spirit calls us to do. Our tools and procedures need to be transparent and accountable.  Do you feel our ARCHDIOCESE: *
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 Going Forward- As we grow in Synodality, we need to be open to change, new ideas and ongoing learning. Do you have suggestionas that would ensure our parish community can hear all voices and repond with the spirit of peace and reconciliation that we are called to share. Please comment below. *
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