Association of Ecclesial Movements & New Communities
in the Archdiocese of Washington
An association of persons (usually lay persons) approved by the Roman Catholic Church that is called together by God to share a common “Charism,” that is, a distinctive way of living the Christian faith.
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Link to Pope Francis' video for Ecclesial Movements and New Communities:
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MEETINGS & EVENTS CALENDAR
Couples for Christ
Couples for Christ's global mission is to be one with the Catholic Church in working for the renewal of families that will serve God and build generations of Christian leaders and in pursuing Total Christian Liberation through social justice, respect for life, and work with the poor.
Focolare Movement
Inspired by Jesus' prayer to the Father: "May they all be one" (John 17:21) and by living a Gospel based spirituality of unity, Focolare's members aim to create warm and open spaces of mutual care, concern and acceptance across every form of social, economic, cultural, ethnic, religious and political differences. Focolare's official name is “Work of Mary.”
Regnum Christi
Regnum Christi is one Movement comprised of four vocations: Legionaries of Christ, Consecrated Women of Regnum Christi, lay Consecrated Men of Regnum Christi and the Lay Members of Regnum Christi. Regnum Christ has a Christ-Centered spirituality, and our mission is to build the Kingdom of Christ through evangelization.
Cursillo in Christianity
Cursillo in Christianity is a Movement which, by its own Method (reaching out in personal friendship to build small base communities committed and accountable to continued spiritual development in prayer, study and apostolic action), attempts from within the Church, to give life to the essential Christian truths in the singularity, originality and creativity of the person.
Missionary Families of Christ
Missionary Families of Christ is a movement intended for the renewal and strengthening of Christian faith, family, and life. It raises up Christian couples and establishes families committed to the work of evangelization and winning the world for Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit.