Presented by LCWR and RFC

 At the close of the Vatican’s 2024 Synod on Synodality meeting, Pope Francis said, “Everyone, everyone, everyone! Nobody left outside: everyone … It is up to us to amplify the sound of this whispering, never getting in its way; to open the doors, never building walls… Everyone is welcome, everyone, everyone!”

The Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) and Religious Formation Conference (RFC) are eager to promote and share materials that nourish and expand synodality skills and understanding among our religious communities, ministries, parishes, and beyond.

About the Synodal Leadership Formation Course

In 2023-2024, LCWR was one of four leadership organizations that worked together under a Porticus grant to create a curriculum that promotes synodality understanding and skills. The six-module curriculum was developed and refined by these leadership groups who collectively serve women religious, clergy, and lay leaders in parishes. RFC is one of several organizations who support religious life that participated in a LCWR pilot experience to sample and improve this curriculum while in its development phase.

Webinar Sessions:

  1. Video and PowerPoint Presentation (below) from the information session that took place Tuesday, July 22, 2025, specifically for LCWR Elected Leaders and RFC Member Area Liaisons. This provided helpful information about Pope Francis’ legacy of synodality, the finalized six-module curriculum, who it might benefit, how it will be accessible, and what to expect in Fall 2025.
  2. Train the Trainer – will take place Wednesday, September 17, 2025 from 2:00-4:00PM Eastern. All are welcome. This session is intended for members of congregations, staff/members of organizations that serve religious life, ministry leaders, etc. We will experience one of the modules together, illustrating how the curriculum might be implemented.
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  3. Integration – will take place Tuesday, January 13, 2026 from 2:00-3:00PM Eastern. All are welcome to an open discussion regarding ways they have implemented some or all of the curriculum and/or ways they are furthering synodality in their life and mission.
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Resources: Coming Soon!
Six-module curriculum includes:
•    Facilitator Guide 
•    Session Handouts 
•    Session PowerPoint Slides 
 

Attachment: 
PDF icon Introductory Session July 22 PowerPoint Slides
Recording of July 22 introductory session