SYNOD24 Implementation Resources

1.1 ...an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander truth-telling, professional learning and formation plan...

Laurel Blow Speaker Series 2025

Reconciliation Dinner 2025

1.2 ...culturally appropriate resources...

Archdiocese of Brisbane RAP

3.3 ... there be in self-nominated Mass centres the Eucharist and other liturgical celebrations catering for diverse needs...

2025 Egs:

• Prayer Vigil for those on Death Row organised by the Catholic Justice and Peace Commission (CJPC).
• Sorry Day Mass in the Cathedral of St Stephen organised by the Archdiocesan RAP Manager, Murri Ministry, Ngutana-Lui, the Cathedral of St Stephen.
• Seasons of Creation Mass in the Cathedral of St Stephen organised by Archdiocesan Ministries Project Officer for Justice, Ecology and Peace Project Officer.
• Archdiocesan Prayer Vigil for Domestic and Family Violence organised by a subcommittee of the newly formed SYNOD24 DFV Project.

3.4 ...facilitated listening sessions, workshops and forums for safe and supportive story-telling, truth-telling and dialogue...

2025 Egs:

• Archdiocesan Prayer Vigil for Domestic and Family Violence that included psychologically safe sharing of statics and person story organised by a subcommittee of the newly formed SYNOD24 DFV Project.
• Ecumenical Refugee Week Panel Discussion organised by Archdiocesan Ministries, Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia (CRSA) and Lutheran World Services.
• Archdiocesan Pastoral Discussion on the Experience of those Identifying as LGBTQ+ in Catholic Communities organised by Archdiocesan Ministries.

3.6 ...a strategic approach to mission in the digital environment be developed and implemented...

2025 Egs:

• Encounter Catholic Kids videos for Primary School aged children. Here are their videos for Advent, All Saints, Pentecost, and Easter.
• Archdiocesan Ministries Facebook Page with Reels and videos aimed at building connected with their digital community.

6.4 ...pathways for greater lay involvement in the ongoing formation of clergy and the formation of seminarians...

2025 Egs:

• Creation of the SYNOD24 Domestic and Family Violence Project consisting of a broad range of experts in DFV support, education and prevention such as Centacare, BeyondDV, ChallengeDV, Consulate for Portugal in QLD, Sicura, the Romero Centre, Queensland Catholic Education Commission, those working with and supporting the formation of clergy and laity including Clergy Support, Archdiocese of Brisbane Safeguarding Office, Archdiocesan Ministries, as well as those with lived experience.

6.5 ...a road-map for a mission focused Church that is synodal and co-responsible...

2025 Egs:

• Religious Orders and Schools SYNOD24 Symposium for Religious and students in Yrs 9 and 10. The theme for 2025 was "Walking Together As Church on Mission" and included Conversations in the Spirit on their experience of living the church's mission, their hope for the future of the church and steps we can take together to become a more co-responsible church on mission.

6.6 ...teach simply and systematically the discipline and method of Conversation in the Spirit as a way of discernment...

2025 Egs:

• Conversations in the Spirit is starting to be used widely throughout the archdiocese including SYNOD24 Implementation workshops, pastoral council meetings, Archdiocesan network meetings and Catholic school's staff Professional Learning days.
• Early work has started to collaborate with the Faber Centre (Jesuit Formation Centre) for a more systematic approach to providing experiences of Conversation in the Spirit across the archdiocese.

6.10 ...workshops and practical resources on how to implement the SYNOD24 Action Plans...

2025 Egs:

• SYNOD24: Towards Implementation workshops took place across the Archdiocese from July - September, one stream tailored for parishes and communities and one stream for agencies and organisations. Consultation Guides from these workshops are available for download above.
• Consultation Guides for approaching the SYNOD24 Action Plans have been developed (download above) including suggestions on actions suitable for parishes, communities, agencies and organisations to start with.