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What is the difference in this years extraordinary 3rd meeting of the synod of Bishops and next years 14th *ordinary]/i] meeting concerning the family? I guess they will discuss some things this year and some next.

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The USCCB has a FAQ at usccb.org/issues-and-action/marriage-and-family/2014-2015-synods-of-bishops-on-the-family.cfm

It includes this:

What is the purpose of the III Extraordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops?

The Preparatory Document described the purpose of the III Extraordinary General Assembly as “to define the ‘status quaestionis’ [current situation] and to collect the bishops’ experiences and proposals in proclaiming and living the Gospel of the Family in a credible manner.” The Instrumentum Laboris said that the III Extraordinary General Assembly “will thoroughly examine and analyze the information, testimonies and recommendations received from the particular Churches in order to respond to the new challenges of the family.”

**What is the purpose of the XIV Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops?

**The XIV Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops will continue the work of the III Extraordinary General Assembly by “reflect[ing] further on the points discussed so as to formulate appropriate pastoral guidelines” for the pastoral care of the person and the family (Instrumentum Laboris, III Extraordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops).

What is the relationship between the III Extraordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops and the XIV Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops?

The Instrumentum Laboris for the III Extraordinary General Assembly notes that the work of the Synod of Bishops “is to take place in two stages, forming a single organic unity.” The Extraordinary General Assembly could be understood in a certain sense as a preparatory step for the Ordinary General Assembly. At the Extraordinary General Assembly, the bishops will define the current state of the family and challenges that face it; at the Ordinary General Assembly, the bishops will formulate pastoral guidelines to respond to those challenges.
 
Hmm, this is disappointing to me. I thought decisions would be made in October by the Extraordinary Synod, but it sounds like they’ll only be laying the groundwork and setting the frame for the Ordinary one. This means that all the sniping, infighting, accusations and general misbehavior between laity and bishops, and even among cardinals themselves, will continue at least until the Ordinary synod is over and done with. It’s a little like American election seasons when we are subjected to endless political ads everywhere we turn, and all the mudslinging and scandal revelations that accompany the campaigns. These seasons are very tiring for me psychologically. They damage my faith in humanity. At this point I couldn’t care less about the outcome, I’m not really concerned about the decisions, I really just want it to be over.
 
Elizium23 said:
Hmm, this is disappointing to me. I thought decisions would be made in October by the Extraordinary Synod, but it sounds like they’ll only be laying the groundwork and setting the frame for the Ordinary one. This means that all the sniping, infighting, accusations and general misbehavior between laity and bishops, and even among cardinals themselves, will continue at least until the Ordinary synod is over and done with. It’s a little like American election seasons when we are subjected to endless political ads everywhere we turn, and all the mudslinging and scandal revelations that accompany the campaigns. These seasons are very tiring for me psychologically. They damage my faith in humanity. At this point I couldn’t care less about the outcome, I’m not really concerned about the decisions, I really just want it to be over.
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I’d really like to hear what they have to say.
 
SuscipeMeDomine said:
The USCCB has a FAQ at usccb.org/issues-and-action/marriage-and-family/2014-2015-synods-of-bishops-on-the-family.cfm

It includes this:

What is the purpose of the III Extraordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops?

The Preparatory Document described the purpose of the III Extraordinary General Assembly as “to define the ‘status quaestionis’ [current situation] and to collect the bishops’ experiences and proposals in proclaiming and living the Gospel of the Family in a credible manner.” The Instrumentum Laboris said that the III Extraordinary General Assembly “will thoroughly examine and analyze the information, testimonies and recommendations received from the particular Churches in order to respond to the new challenges of the family.”

**What is the purpose of the XIV Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops?

**The XIV Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops will continue the work of the III Extraordinary General Assembly by “reflect[ing] further on the points discussed so as to formulate appropriate pastoral guidelines” for the pastoral care of the person and the family (Instrumentum Laboris, III Extraordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops).

What is the relationship between the III Extraordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops and the XIV Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops?

The Instrumentum Laboris for the III Extraordinary General Assembly notes that the work of the Synod of Bishops “is to take place in two stages, forming a single organic unity.” The Extraordinary General Assembly could be understood in a certain sense as a preparatory step for the Ordinary General Assembly. At the Extraordinary General Assembly, the bishops will define the current state of the family and challenges that face it; at the Ordinary General Assembly, the bishops will formulate pastoral guidelines to respond to those challenges.
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SO rules and guidelines will not come out til next year then?
 
billcu1 said:
SO rules and guidelines will not come out til next year then?
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Actually, I think it will be longer than that.

The last general synod was in October 2012 and then Pope Francis issued Evangelii Gaudium, his response to the synod, in November 2013. I don’t know if Benedict’s retirement and Francis’ election might have delayed things a bit, but in any case, it took over a year. Perhaps, if there are changes to be made, they could start more quickly than that?? I don’t have any clue about these things.
 
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