The Synod of Worcester was conducted by the Bishop of Worcester, England, Walter de Cantilupe on July 26, 1240. The diocesan synod[1] was held in his cathedral. A number of statutes were settled regarding godparents, the life of the clergy and lay people. Among these were that godparents must be three in number and that games of religious mockery were prohibited. Also forbidden to clergy was the playing of chess.[2]
These reformations were in keeping with the guidance of the Fourth Lateran Council of 1215.