Emmanuel Centre to explain Synod Survey

22 Jan 2015

By The Record

One in four people across Perth and rural areas is being asked to take part in a Vatican survey initiated by Pope Francis on marriage and the family. GRAPHIC: Mat De Sousa

The recent invitation to participate in the survey by the Archdiocese of Perth in response to the Synod of the Family in 2014 is gaining much interest, according to Emmanuel Centre Co-ordinator, Barbara Harris.

The survey looks at how the family is supported by both the Church and society, asking questions on marriage, divorce, same-sex attraction, parenting and other challenges that affect contemporary family life.

Mrs Harris has said that interest is also very much alive and well among those who engage in the services of the Emmanuel Centre, who are extremely keen to ensure they can share their thoughts and ideas about the issues at hand.

To help people across Perth and rural areas to take part in the survey, the Emmanuel Centre is organising a meeting at the Emmanuel Centre, 25 Windsor Street, Perth, on Thursday, 5 February at 10am.

Derek Boylen, Director of Marriage and Fertility Services, will give an overview of the first report from the Synod and assist participants to discuss questions and issues relating to major questions of the new survey.

PowerPoint presentations and Auslan interpreters will be available.

If you would like to attend, please contact Barbara Harris on 08 9328 8113 or email emmanuelcentre@westnet.com.au.

Attendance is free and a light lunch will be served at 12 noon.