Pope Francis has asked the whole Catholic Church worldwide to engage in a process of discernment under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. This process is called a synod. It involves everyone in the Church - clergy, religious, and lay Catholics, each participating according to the gifts and charisms of their vocation. The word ‘synod’ comes from two Greek words ‘sun’ meaning together and ‘hodos’ meaning way. The English word synod therefore means making our way together, journeying together along the way, united in Christ, the Way, the Truth and the Life.

It is hoped that as many parishioners as possible will help the Synod to be successful by sharing their thoughts and ideas with honesty and openness in this Survey.

The Survey consists of three Sections: Communion, Participation and Mission. The questions in this Survey have been suggested by the Diocese.

The responses to this Survey will be collated by the Parish Delegates (John de Quidt, Nicole Wiggill and Richard Collyer-Hamlin) who will submit these to the Diocese anonymously. No individual email addresses will be included. The Diocese will pass feedback from every parish in its submission to the Bishops' Conference.

The Survey will close on 17 December 2021. Thank you for taking part in the Synod.