{"id":812,"date":"2021-11-25T19:34:24","date_gmt":"2021-11-25T18:34:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/microsites.diocesemontreal.org\/microsites\/synode\/?page_id=812"},"modified":"2022-05-19T21:28:15","modified_gmt":"2022-05-19T19:28:15","slug":"toolbox","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/microsites.diocesemontreal.org\/microsites\/synode\/toolbox\/","title":{"rendered":"Toolbox"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=\u00a0\u00bb1&Prime; disabled_on=\u00a0\u00bbon|off|off\u00a0\u00bb admin_label=\u00a0\u00bbSection\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.11.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb background_color=\u00a0\u00bb#ffffff\u00a0\u00bb background_image=\u00a0\u00bbhttps:\/\/microsites.diocesemontreal.org\/microsites\/synode\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2021\/10\/fond-video.png\u00a0\u00bb background_blend=\u00a0\u00bbhard-light\u00a0\u00bb custom_margin=\u00a0\u00bb-60px|||||\u00a0\u00bb top_divider_color=\u00a0\u00bb#F9ED7F\u00a0\u00bb top_divider_height=\u00a0\u00bb98px\u00a0\u00bb top_divider_repeat=\u00a0\u00bb1x\u00a0\u00bb saved_tabs=\u00a0\u00bball\u00a0\u00bb locked=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.11.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb4_4&Prime; _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.11.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.11.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb4_4&Prime; _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.11.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.11.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb text_font=\u00a0\u00bbSchoolbell||||||||\u00a0\u00bb text_text_color=\u00a0\u00bb#BCCB41&Prime; text_font_size=\u00a0\u00bb45px\u00a0\u00bb header_font=\u00a0\u00bbSchoolbell||||||||\u00a0\u00bb header_text_align=\u00a0\u00bbleft\u00a0\u00bb header_text_color=\u00a0\u00bb#A42946&Prime; header_font_size=\u00a0\u00bb59px\u00a0\u00bb header_line_height=\u00a0\u00bb1.2em\u00a0\u00bb custom_margin=\u00a0\u00bb-20px|||||\u00a0\u00bb custom_padding=\u00a0\u00bb0px|||||\u00a0\u00bb locked=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Resources to assist us in the diocesan synodal journey<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.11.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb locked=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb4_4&Prime; _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.11.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.11.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb text_font=\u00a0\u00bbCardo|700|||||||\u00a0\u00bb text_text_color=\u00a0\u00bb#000000&Prime; text_font_size=\u00a0\u00bb19px\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n<p>The Archdiocese of Montreal would like to provide our support throughout this synodal journey. We have a variety of tools to complement the synodal meetings that you will be organizing with the help of the Diocesan Handbook. We have designed the Toolbox to answer your specific needs and questions. We will be adding elements to it as we move forward along our synodal journey.<\/p>\n<p><em>As a reminder, the synod questions and the proposed structure for synodal meetings are included in the <a href=\"https:\/\/diocesemontreal.org\/sites\/default\/files\/ressources\/2021-11\/Diocesan-Handbook-Synod-2021-2023.pdf?_ga=2.127509261.1803699004.1646624025-518696514.1633361116\">Diocesan Handbook<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.11.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb4_4&Prime; _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.11.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_accordion module_class=\u00a0\u00bbcustom-accordion\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.11.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb toggle_font=\u00a0\u00bbCardo|700|||||||\u00a0\u00bb toggle_font_size=\u00a0\u00bb17px\u00a0\u00bb toggle_line_height=\u00a0\u00bb1.2em\u00a0\u00bb closed_toggle_font_size=\u00a0\u00bb21px\u00a0\u00bb body_font=\u00a0\u00bb|600|||||||\u00a0\u00bb body_text_color=\u00a0\u00bb#000000&Prime; 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_module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb body_font=\u00a0\u00bbCardo||||||||\u00a0\u00bb body_font_size=\u00a0\u00bb19px\u00a0\u00bb link_option_url_new_window=\u00a0\u00bbon\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb toggle_level=\u00a0\u00bbh3&Prime; toggle_font=\u00a0\u00bbCardo|700|||||||\u00a0\u00bb closed_toggle_font=\u00a0\u00bbCardo||||||||\u00a0\u00bb closed_toggle_font_size=\u00a0\u00bb19px\u00a0\u00bb open=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n<p>We recommend that the Diocesan Road-building Prayer be prayed at each Eucharistic celebration. In addition to bringing the graces necessary for the successful achievement of the Synod\u2019s objectives, we hope it will inspire those who hear it to become involved in the Synod as well.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microsites.diocesemontreal.org\/microsites\/synode\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2022\/03\/en-ADSUMUS_and_Missionary-Transformation_Toolbox_V3.pdf\">Adsumus and Missionary Transformation prayers (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=\u00a0\u00bb2.\tAdaptation of the Diocesan Handbook &#8211; Spiritual Conversation Method\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.11.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb body_font=\u00a0\u00bbCardo||||||||\u00a0\u00bb body_font_size=\u00a0\u00bb19px\u00a0\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0&Prime; global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb closed_toggle_font=\u00a0\u00bbCardo||||||||\u00a0\u00bb closed_toggle_font_size=\u00a0\u00bb19px\u00a0\u00bb open=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb sticky_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0&Prime;]<\/p>\n<p>The <em>Diocesan Handbook<\/em> approach can be customized to the unique needs of communities and participants. In these two videos, learn about the <em>spiritual conversation<\/em> method. This method will support all parties involved in the synodal meeting in listening to the Holy Spirit, in speaking to the group, and in formulating responses to the synodal questions based on your group discussions.<\/p>\n<p>Adaptations of the Diocesan Handbook approach should be used to elicit responses to the two fundamental questions of the synod and to initiate a reflection focused on at least one of the seven elements comprising the statement for a vision of hope.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZIwYPMiLRsc\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Training Session #1 : <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/35zgGda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spiritual Conversation &#8211; PPT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JCNB5zij0Os\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Training Session #2 : <a href=\"https:\/\/microsites.diocesemontreal.org\/microsites\/synode\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2022\/02\/Synod-Montreal-Spiritual-Conversation-Session-2_EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facilitating a synodal meeting &#8211; PPT<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Printable Resources<\/span>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3vqMw6F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guide &#8211; Spiritual Conversation Method<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=\u00a0\u00bb3.\tAdaptation of the Diocesan Handbook &#8211; Method for families\u00a0\u00bb open=\u00a0\u00bbon\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.11.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb body_font=\u00a0\u00bbCardo||||||||\u00a0\u00bb body_font_size=\u00a0\u00bb19px\u00a0\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0&Prime; global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb closed_toggle_font=\u00a0\u00bbCardo||||||||\u00a0\u00bb closed_toggle_font_size=\u00a0\u00bb19px\u00a0\u00bb sticky_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0&Prime;]How can families participate in the synod? We have prepared a family guide that can be adapted to any family situation. It includes 4 themes to spark meaningful and prayerful conversations and an invitation to adopt a small gesture to grow together (\u201ca call to action\u201d). We have also prepared an introductory video, guides for prayer and for living the synod with young children, a visual aid for living the method of spiritual conversations in the family, and, lastly, insights from the Dicastery for Laity, Life and Family on how families are integral to the synodal process.<\/p>\n<p>We invite you to share with us the comments, ideas and questions that emerge from these conversations by sending them to the Centre for Marriage, Life and Family (<a href=\"mailto:centredmvf@diocesemontreal.org\">centredmvf@diocesemontreal.org<\/a>) by May 23.<\/p>\n<p>Resources:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/microsites.diocesemontreal.org\/microsites\/synode\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2022\/04\/Families-and-the-Synod_Let-s-get-involved_GUIDE.pdf\" rel=\"attachment noopener wp-att-1656\" target=\"_blank\">Guide &#8211; Families and the Synod: Let s get involved!<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/microsites.diocesemontreal.org\/microsites\/synode\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2022\/04\/Families-and-the-Synod_Let-s-get-involved_GUIDE.pdf\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1656\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/microsites.diocesemontreal.org\/microsites\/synode\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2022\/04\/Annex-A.-The-Synod-and-the-Family.-Vatican-Guide.pdf\" rel=\"attachment noopener wp-att-1651\" target=\"_blank\">Annex A &#8211; Vatican Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/microsites.diocesemontreal.org\/microsites\/synode\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2022\/04\/Annex-B_Guide-for-spiritual-conversations.pdf\" rel=\"attachment noopener wp-att-1652\" target=\"_blank\">Annex B &#8211; Guide for Spiritual Conversations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/microsites.diocesemontreal.org\/microsites\/synode\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2022\/04\/Annex-C_Prayers.pdf\" rel=\"attachment noopener wp-att-1653\" target=\"_blank\">Annex C &#8211; Prayers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/microsites.diocesemontreal.org\/microsites\/synode\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2022\/04\/Annex-D_Support-for-young-children.pdf\" rel=\"attachment noopener wp-att-1654\" target=\"_blank\">Annex D &#8211; Support for Young Children<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/microsites.diocesemontreal.org\/microsites\/synode\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2022\/04\/Annex-E_Visual-Aid-for-Sharing.pdf\" rel=\"attachment noopener wp-att-1655\" target=\"_blank\">Annex E &#8211; Visual Aid for Sharing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/microsites.diocesemontreal.org\/microsites\/synode\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2022\/04\/listeningtofamiliesMTL-QRCode.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Listening to families MTL &#8211; QR Code<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TvvC2An18us\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=\u00a0\u00bb4.\tTestimonies from four people whose lives are &lsquo;Announcing a Vision of Hope'\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.11.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb body_font=\u00a0\u00bbCardo||||||||\u00a0\u00bb body_font_size=\u00a0\u00bb19px\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb closed_toggle_font=\u00a0\u00bbCardo||||||||\u00a0\u00bb closed_toggle_font_size=\u00a0\u00bb19px\u00a0\u00bb open=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n<p>The statement &lsquo;<em>Announcing a Vision of Hope<\/em>&lsquo; is part of our local reality. These testimonies open up the dialogue, showing us how four people are putting the statement into practice in their own lives in service of the mission. The witnesses are quite diverse: a mother who is Director of the Office De Cat\u00e9ch\u00e8se du Qu\u00e9bec, a mother who is Network Coordinator of the Montreal Archdiocese\u2019s Social Action Office, a brother in a religious community who leads a youth movement dedicated to living together in accordance with the ideal of the first Christian community (<em>Service de Pr\u00e9paration \u00e0 la Vie<\/em>), and a priest who is a Biblical scholar and parish pastor.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Coming Soon!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=\u00a0\u00bb5.\tA Toolbox for social media, provided by the Vatican\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.11.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb body_font=\u00a0\u00bbCardo||||||||\u00a0\u00bb body_font_size=\u00a0\u00bb19px\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb closed_toggle_font=\u00a0\u00bbCardo||||||||\u00a0\u00bb closed_toggle_font_size=\u00a0\u00bb19px\u00a0\u00bb open=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n<p>This toolbox provides tips and examples to help communities promote their synodal journey through social media.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microsites.diocesemontreal.org\/microsites\/synode\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2021\/10\/SOCIAL-MEDIA-TOOLKIT.pdf\">Download the PDF<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=\u00a0\u00bb6. Other Tools\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.11.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb open=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Historical context of missionary transformation and the synod in our diocese<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Why does the Archdiocese now have a statement <em>&lsquo;Announcing a Vision of Hope&rsquo;<\/em>? Where did this come from? How was it articulated? Who was consulted in its composition? How are the Diocesan Road-building project and the Synod on synodality related? How has the Diocesan Road-building project progressed so far?\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microsites.diocesemontreal.org\/microsites\/synode\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2022\/03\/Synod-Missionary-Transformation-Vision-of-Hope_EN.pdf\">Synod Missionary Transformation and a Vision of Hope &#8211; PDF\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>A summary of what was shared during the years of Seeing and Listening<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>This synthesis summarizes the ideas brought up during the diocesan meetings held in the course of the missionary shift that began in 2018. These ideas were then categorized according to the themes in the statement &lsquo;Announcing a Vision of Hope.&rsquo;\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microsites.diocesemontreal.org\/microsites\/synode\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2022\/04\/Synthese-du-voir_EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the PDF<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Demographic tools<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Part of our synodal process involves questions about the people among whom the Spirit sends us forth. This document contains a list of different websites with statistics and demographic analyses of your environments. We have also included a demographic analysis of the entire Archdiocese of Montreal.\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/microsites.diocesemontreal.org\/microsites\/synode\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2022\/03\/Demographic-information_EN.pdf\">Download the PDF<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Preparatory Document for the Synod on synodality, as provided by the Vatican<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>This Preparatory Document provides the various communities with elements for reflection on the topics of synodality and our society.\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Points 4 to 9 present an \u00ab\u00a0outline of some significant aspects concerning the current context.\u00a0\u00bb<br \/>Points 10 to 15 summarize \u00ab\u00a0basic theological references to facilitate understanding and proper practice of synodality.\u00a0\u00bb<br \/>Points 16 to 24 highlight \u00ab\u00a0biblical passages to foster meditation and prayerful reflection along the synodal journey.\u00a0\u00bb<\/p>\n<p>We would like to draw your attention to some points we consider to be the most helpful in this document; the remainder deal with the Synod\u2019s questions on synodality. We have coupled the Synod on synodality with our local diocesan process, so it is important to refer to the Diocesan Handbook for a list of questions and some recommended types of approaches.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/diocesemontreal.org\/sites\/default\/files\/ressources\/2021-11\/Documento-Preparatorio-EN-21.pdf\">Download the PDF<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Vademecum, provided by the Vatican<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>This Vademecum is primarily intended for dioceses. There may, however, be sections in the Roman Vademecum that may help you:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Subchapter 1.2 explains what a Synod is;<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Chapter 2 sets out the principles of a synodal process;<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Subchapters 5.1 and 5.2 provide a methodology for living the synodal process. 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