Take part in the renewal
Small groups
Prepare for Advent small-group faith sharing. Ask your parish about its plans and how to take part.
Advent resources from the archdioceseSurvey
Survey opening and closing dates will be announced. The Develop and Participate phase runs from January through Lent 2027.
Read the published CARA survey results with deanery comparisonsRead the Wyandotte County listening reportThese are published reports from the earlier listening and survey process. The next survey participation dates remain to be confirmed.
Resources for parish leaders
Use the official sources below for current invitations and materials.
A Pastoral Letter on Synodality
Archbishop Shawn McKnight · September 12, 2026
Advent small-group faith sharing
Find the official English and Spanish resources and information for parish groups.
Listening with the Heart
Official session schedule, language preferences, and registration.
Renewal from the Heartland
The official archdiocesan initiative, resources, and updates.
Wyandotte County listening report
July 2026 report from local Listening with the Heart sessions. Existing results, not an open survey form.
CARA survey results, including Wyandotte County comparisons
July 2026 archdiocesan survey report with comparisons by deanery, including Wyandotte County.
What parish leaders can do now
- Share the listening-session flyer and invite broad participation.
- Help organize Advent small groups and identify parish leaders for the planning team.
- Reserve February 2, 2027, 6:30–8 p.m., for the leadership meeting.
- Use the same phase names and dates in parish communications.
Details still to be confirmed
Survey opening and closing dates; February 2 meeting location; number of parish leaders on the planning team. Additional committee and planning meetings will be announced.