The Ten Key Elements of Synodality - from Synod Handbook
1. Being companions to each other on the journey --- with everyone, not just a chosen few
2. Listening to the Spirit and each other --- with an open mind and heart, without preconceived ideas
3. Speaking out --- with courage and parrhesia, that is, with freedom, truth and charity
4. Celebrating together --- How does our liturgy inspire and guide our life and mission in our families, neighborhoods and the world.
5. Sharing responsibility for our common mission – How do we live our mission in serving society in various ways (social, political, scientific, education, environmental, human rights, etc.)?
6. Joining dialogue in Church and in wider society – how do we promote collaboration?
7. Participating in ecumenism – What do we share in common with other faiths?
8. Each claiming their proper authority and participation – recognizing our co-responsibility as laity with clergy
9. Being part of discerning and deciding – What are the methods and processes we use in decision making
10. Forming ourselves in synodality – conversion of hearts and attitudes so we live as a “listening” Church that “journeys together”.