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A synod summary from the Polish synod fathers Oct 16

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The synod of bishops on young people, the faith, and vocational discernment is being held at the Vatican Oct. 3-28.

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Catholic Online (https://www.catholic.org)
10/16/2018 (5 years ago)

Published in Europe

Keywords: synod summary, Polish synod fathers, Oct 16

Vatican City, (CNA) - CNA plans to provide a brief daily summary of the sessions, provided by the synodal fathers from Poland.

Please find below the Polish fathers' summary of the Oct. 16 session:

Education in values, the formation of young leaders, immigration, and the Christian ideal - these are some of the topics discussed during the morning session of the Synod of Bishops, on October 16th, and mentioned by Archbishop Stanis?aw G?decki in his summary of the day.

During this morning's session, the third part of the Instrumentum Laboris was discussed. After the introductory speech on the last part of the working document, the participants' reports on the topics addressed in this part were presented. The interventions highlighted the need for young leaders, the necessary formation of young animators, and drew attention to young people's political interests, which should also be taken into account.

Some interventions also addressed the issue of immigration. "Much has been said about being close to young people coming to our countries from Africa, so that the Church may welcome them with love, but also so that this may be an occasion to engage in dialogue with Muslims," noted Archbishop Stanis?aw G?decki, the President of the Polish Bishops' Conference.

During the session, some also spoke about the education of young people. "Not only in terms of the transmission of information but in the sense of an education in values. Attention was also paid to the value of catechesis in connection with Lectio Divina, with retreats for young people in the parishes," said Archbishop G?decki.

It was pointed out that the young themselves are the most effective witnesses for other young people. The important role of popular piety, which helps to experience religiosity, was recalled too. The question of volunteering, especially on the international level, was also raised.

Attention was drawn to the need for clarity in the transmission of the faith. "It was said that the Church should present the Christian ideal, and not just be immersed in difficulties. She should not renounce to the idealism of the young, because that is what attracts young people the most," Archbishop G?decki summed up.

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