FORMAT OF THE MINI-SYNOD CULMINATION

I. DAY BEFORE THE CULMINATION
Day of Prayer and Reflection
Suggested Theme: Integral Faith Formation,
Life of Fullness or any topic

II. CULMINATION DAY
1. Solemn Procession
2. Holy Eucharist.
The Recessional Hymn shall be the “Synod Hymn”.
3. Final Presentation of the Resolutions.
After the Eucharist, the Parish Priest will officially announce the culmination of the Mini-Synod. Two members of the Parish Synod Team will take turns in reading the Resolutions of the Mini-Synod. It is suggested that they are clustered according to their respective Lineamenta. The reading of the resolutions may have a background of instrumental mellow or meditative music but it can be done without any background music. At the end of the reading, the Parish Priest shall say: “These are our resolutions for the Diocesan Synod. Let us praise and thank the Lord for His Guidance and His Love!”
All shall sing, “Thank you Lord” or “Salamat Dios..” or simply answer, “Thanks be to God.”
4. Cultural Program.
The contents of the Program shall depend on the Parish Priest and his parish leaders. At the end of the program, the parish priest shall thank all the delegates and the staff who made the mini-synod a success. A plaque or certificate of appreciation may be given to the Synod Team. The Parish Pastoral Council may also give the Parish Priest a plaque or certificate of appreciation.
5. Salo-salo.

III. EVALUATION.
This is done after the Mini-synod Culmination.
1. Content : Strength, Weaknesses & Recommendations
2. Process: Strength, Weaknesses & Recommendations
3. Technicalities and Other Matters: Strength, Weaknesses & Recommendations