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The process of preparation and consultation â¦â¦
Every voice should be heard
Laity afforded opportunity to express needs, desires and opinions â re-Topics
- âWhere does the Church find itself today?â
Clergy are asked separately â re-pastoral challenges they face
To reach all the vital forces of the diocese
Culminating in a diocesan vision and its implementation by the people of God in Johannesburg
Notes:
The Synod is not to be confused with a Pastoral Forum.
The Bishop must avoid pressure groups
The Bishop must avoid unjustified expectations
The Bishop will take heed of information he has from pastoral visitation
The Synod will be concerned with the life of the clergy âbut not all matters can be treated appropriately at a diocesan Synodâ