Episode 1 | Welcome 
Episode 1: Prayer & Discussion Guide

Episode 1 | Welcome 
​This first episode orients you to the course so that you know what to expect. You will learn about structure and content of the 12 episodes, how to use the course, and why it is being offered at this historic moment in the Church. Use the downloadable guide on this page to guide you through the prayer and reflection process. 

​​CHAPTERS
[0:00]  Welcome
[1:32]  Course overview 
[3:21]  How to use this course
[4:24]  Why now
[6:23]  Who is Father Anne 
[9:02]  Entering into the moment

RESOURCES 
  • Sr. Theresa Kane: This video clip captures Sr. Theresa Kane giving her remarks to Pope John Paul II on October 7, 1979. 

  • Synod on Synodality: In October 2021, Pope Francis launched a three-year global listening process called the Synod on Synodality. Synod documents: This page provides links to all official synod documents. Spirituality of synodality: This document beautifully explores how to cultivate a spirituality that helps us enter into the values and process of synodality. Women’s role as a pressing Church issue: This news article captures the significant issues that arose during synod consultation, including the role of women in the Church.

  • The Roman Catholic Womanpriest movement began in 2002 when male bishops ordained seven women as priests on the Danube River in Europe. There are now approximately 260 RCWP priests around the world. Learn more at Roman Catholic Womenpriests and  Association of Roman Catholic Women Priests. Womanpriest by Jill Peterfeso chronicles the movement.