Asking Good Questions

If you have participated in a synodal listening session over the past few years you would have experienced the church's desire to listen to all kinds of people We were invited to share our hopes, questions, struggles, and vision as we seek to be a church of communion, participation, and mission How many teens or young adults did you see at your sessions? If your answer was not too many, maybe this year as your plan out your ministerial programs create a space for your young people to share their vision for our church!

Inviting young people to share their thoughts often requires taking the time to intentionally prepare meaningful questions Here are some ideas to get you started However, always remember you know your youth--hold them in prayer and allow the Lord to lead you to questions which will open their hearts

What is the purpose of the church in your life?

What experiences have led you to a fuller sense of communion with the church? Or what experiences have led you to feel outside the communion of the church?

What does your participation in the church look like? How would you like to see church change to welcome a more meaningful participation?

How do you envision the church's mission moving forward?

What sets your heart on fire?