List of Ecclesial Movements 

Listing of some of the existing Catholic Ecclesial Movements

Apostolate for Family Consecration

Apostolate for Family Consecration

The Apostolate for Family Consecration is a U.S. Roman Catholic lay movement headquartered in Bloomingdale, Ohio. Founded in 1975 by Jerry and Gwen Coniker, it was given Pontifical Status in 2007....

Founded in the USA in 1975 by Jerry and Gwen Coniker.
Mission: Bringing families deeper into their faith.
http://www.familyland.org

Catholic Charismatic Renewal

Catholic Charismatic Renewal

The Catholic Charismatic Renewal is a movement within the Catholic Church. Worship is characterized by vibrant Masses, as well as prayer meetings featuring prophecy, healing and "praying in tongues." This movement is based on the belief that certain charismata , bestowed by the Holy Spirit, such as...

Around 70 million Roman Catholics worldwide have been active in this movement, founded in the USA in 1967 among college students.
Mission: A renewal of faith through personal and communal experience of the Holy Spirit.
http://www.garg.com/ccc

Catholic Worker Movement

Catholic Worker Movement

The Catholic Worker Movement is a collection of autonomous communities of Catholics and their associates founded by Dorothy Day and Peter Maurin in 1933. Its aim is to "live in accordance with the justice and charity of Jesus Christ." One of its guiding principles is hospitality towards those on...

Founded in the USA in 1933 by Dorothy Day and Peter Maurin, this movement works for peace and the equal distribution of goods. There are 185 local communities providing social services.
Mission: Hospitality towards those on the margin of society.
http://www.catholicworker.com

Communion and Liberation

Communion and Liberation

Communion and Liberation, or CL, is a lay ecclesial movement within the Catholic Church.-Overview:CL grew out of the educational and catechetical methods of Msgr. Luigi Giussani, who founded the movement...

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Founded in Italy in 1954 by Msgr. Luigi Giussani, CL has 150,000 members in 70 countries.
Mission: The education to Christian maturity of its adherents, and collaboration in the mission of the Church in all spheres of life.
http://www.clonline.org

Community of Sant'Egidio

Community of Sant'Egidio

The Community of Sant'Egidio is a Christian community that is officially recognized by the Catholic Church as a "Church public lay association". It claims 50,000 members in more than 70 countries...

Founded in Italy in 1968 by Professor Andrea Riccardi, the Community numbers 17,000 members worldwide committed to working for peace and ecumenical dialogue.
Mission: Putting the Gospel into practice in daily life through prayer, service to the poor and friendship.
http://www.santegidio.org

Cursillo Movement

Cursillo

Cursillos in Christianity is a ministry of the Roman Catholic Church...

Founded in Spain in 1949 by a group of young people.Millions around the world have been enriched by the spiritual-peak experience offered by Cursillo’s weekend programs.
Mission: Developing fervent lay people who will influence all segments of society.

Focolare Movement

Focolare Movement

The Focolare Movement is an international organization that promotes the ideals of unity and universal brotherhood. Founded in 1943 in Trento, northern Italy by Chiara Lubich as a religious movement, the Focolare Movement, though primarily Roman Catholic, now has strong links to the major Christian...

Founded in Italy in 1943 by Chiara Lubich, it numbers over 5 million in 182 countries.
Mission: Fostering unity and universal brotherhood in all aspects of life through its Gospel-based spirituality (see inside back cover).
http://www.focolare.org/en

L'Arche

L'Arche

L'Arche is an International Federation dedicated to the creation and growth of homes, programs, and support networks with people who have intellectual disabilities...

Founded in France in 1964 by Canadian Jean Vanier, L’Arche has 120 communities in 30 countries
Mission: Creating homes and programs for people with developmental disabilities based on Jesus’ Beatitudes.
http://www.larchecanada.org

Legion of Mary

Legion of Mary

The Legion of Mary is an association of Catholic laity who serve the Church on a voluntary basis. It was founded in Dublin, Ireland, as a Roman Catholic Marian Movement by layman Frank Duff. Today between active and auxiliary members there are in excess of 10 million members worldwide making it...

Founded in Ireland in 1921 by Frank Duff, this organization of lay people is present today in nearly every diocese throughout the world with 13 million adherents.
Mission: Giving glory to God through the holiness of its members
http://www.legion-of-mary.ie

Madonna House Apostolate

Madonna House Apostolate

The Madonna House Apostolate is a Catholic Christian community of lay men, women, and priests dedicated to loving and serving Jesus Christ in all aspects of everyday life. It was founded in 1947 by Catherine Doherty in Combermere, Ontario and has established missionary field houses...

Founded in Canada in 1947 by Catherine Doherty, this community of priests and lay persons has established missionary field houses worldwide.
Mission: Loving Jesus Christ in daily life by serving the poor and living the Gospel.
http://www.madonnahouse.org

Neocatechumenal Way

Neocatechumenal Way

The Neocatechumenal Way, also known as the Neocatechumenate, NC Way or, colloquially, The Way or The Neocats is an itinerary within the Catholic Church dedicated to the Christian formation of adults...

Founded in Spain in 1964 by Kiko Arguello, it numbers 41,000 communities in 105 countries and produced a flourishing of both priestly and women religious vocations. Over 1500 priests have been ordained and 4,000.women have embraced religious life. Over 500 families have been sent in mission worldwide and the members of the Neocatechumenal Way

Neocatechumenal Way

The Neocatechumenal Way, also known as the Neocatechumenate, NC Way or, colloquially, The Way or The Neocats is an itinerary within the Catholic Church dedicated to the Christian formation of adults...

 are involved in extensive evangelization in de-Christianized areas. It is estimated that there are well over one million members worldwide.
Mission: Helping parishes with a program of adult Christian formation

Spiritual formation

Spiritual formation is the growth and development of the whole person by an intentional focus on one’s* spiritual and interior life* interactions with others in ordinary life...

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http://www.camminoneocatecumenale.it/en

Regnum Christi

Regnum Christi

Regnum Christi is an international Roman Catholic lay ecclesial movement associated with the Legion of Christ, founded by Fr. Marcial Maciel. Regnum Christi is dedicated to promoting the Catholic faith. Their motto is "Love Christ, Serve People, Build the Church."-History:The first draft of the...

Founded in Mexico in 1959 by Rev. Marcial Maciel, LC, Regnum Christi consists of lay members and Legionaries of Christ priests with 80,000 members in 30 countries.
Mission: Spreading Christ’s message to humanity through personal and organized apostolic activities.
http://www.regnumchristi.org

Schoenstatt Movement

Schoenstatt Movement

The Apostolic Movement of Schoenstatt is a Roman Catholic Marian Movement founded in Germany in 1914 by Father Joseph Kentenich. Fr. Kentenich saw the movement as being a means of spiritual renewal in the Catholic Church...

Founded in Germany in 1914 by Fr. Joseph Kentenich, it numbers a million people in 40 countries and encourages the coordination of all the Church’s apostolic forces.
Mission: To be a living part of the Church with Our Lady as mother and model
and www.schoenstatt.de

Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Founded in the USA in 1968 by Fr. Gabriel Calvo, this movement is active in 93 countries. Over 5 million Catholic and non-Catholic couples and thousands of priests have benefitted from its life-enhancing weekends.
Mission: Revitalizing Christian marriage
http://www.wwme.org