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The Catholic Spirit

You can find a wealth of information about the synod at all phases of this multi-year process in The Catholic Spirit. You are welcome to reproduce these materials in weekly bulletins and other parish-based materials.

Visit the archives for Catholic Spirit articles from 2005 and first quarter 2006.

Recommended Readings

You’re invited to read what your synod delegates will be reading for more background information and theological awareness about the synod process.

»» Read Msgr. Benwell’s address to synod delegates

Catechism of the Catholic Church
Creed: "I believe in the holy Catholic Church" (Articles #748–870).
Articles #748–870 of the Catechism, can also be found here.

Lumen Gentium – Dogmatic Constitution on the Church
Chapters 1–5 (Articles #1–42).
Articles #1– 42 of Lumen Gentium, can also be found here.

Gaudium et  Spes – Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World
Part 1: Chapters 1–4 (Articles #1–45).
Articles #1–45 of Gaudium et Spes, can also be found here.

Ecclesia in America – the Church in America
Chapter 6: Mission of the Church in America Today – The New Evangelization  (Articles #66–74).
Chapter 6 of Ecclesia in America, can also be found here.

 

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