Synod 2018 on Young People

Many might remember in October of 2015 the Synod of Bishops – or as it was referred to as “The Synod on the Family” took place in Philadelphia, PA and included hundreds of people from around the world gathering with Bishops and the Holy Father to discuss the subject of the Catholic Family and the Church.

In June of 2016 the Holy Father – Pope Francis announced the  that the XV General Assembly of the Ordinary Synod of Bishops taking place in October 2018 theme will be “Young People, Faith and Vocational Discernment.

In preparation for this the Vatican released a letter to young people written by Pope Francis discussing the process of the upcoming Synod on Youth and Young Adults.    You can READ THE LETTER BY CLICKING HERE .

The Vatican also released a Synod document giving background on the experience of young people today, and the questions for consideration.   You can VIEW THIS DOCUMENT HERE.

Two of our Bishops in the United States that are USCCB chairmen – one being our very own Cardinal Tobin and also Archbishop Caput from Chicago have released a joint statement in response to the preparatory materials and Pope Francis' message on the Vatican Synod on "Young People, Faith, and Vocational Discernment."    You can VIEW THAT RESPONSE HERE !


Help the Bishops -complete the Questionnaire !!
The goal of this questionnaire – aimed at young people throughout the world from 16 to 29 years of age – is to provide you with the opportunity to communicate, express and recount who you are and what you want to say about yourself.

The answers to the survey will be sent to the synod’s Secretary General, Cardinal Lorenzo Baldisseri, through November 30, 2017, and will be used to provide the bishops with an understanding of what it’s like to be a young person in the Church.

CLICK HERE TO BE TAKEN TO VATICAN PAGE TO ANSWER THE QUESTIONNAIRE