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Spiritual Associations and Ecclesial Movements for Couples and Families

Association of Interchurch Families
Language : ENGLISH
Interchurch families have been part of the fabric of society and the church for centuries. Today, interchurch families are gathering together, providing mutual support, and calling and enabling the churches to look not only at the needs of such families, but to begin recognizing them as a gift to the churches, for the healing of disunity.

Bethany Family Institute
Language : ENGLISH
The Bethany Family Institute was created: To identify and describe the spiritual experiences and needs of families where one or both partners are Catholic. To offer a means of connecting workers in, and supporters of, marriage and family life ministry in the UK & Ireland & elsewhere. To highlight and create quality resources for families in supporting their spiritual lives. To assist clergy, pastoral leaders, educators and catechists in serving families more effectively. To offer educational opportunities for leadership in family ministry

Chemin Neuf Cana Movement
Language : ENGLISH, FRENCH
The Communauté du Chemin Neuf is a Roman Catholic community with ecumenical purposes, established in 1973 in Lyon from a prayer group. It has more than 700 members from 15 countries

Coalition for Marriage, Family and Couples Education (CMFCE)
Language : ENGLISH
CMFCE is an interest group whose members are convinced that family breakdown can be reduced through education and information. The Coalition serves as a clearinghouse to help people find the information they need to strengthen marriages and families - their own or those in their community. The Coalition (CMFCE) is an independent, non-partisan, non-denominational, non-sectarian organization.

Focolare
Language : ENGLISH, ITALIAN, SPANISH, PORTUGUESE
The Focolare Movement forms part of the phenomenon of the blossoming of ecclesial movements. It was first approved by the Holy See in 1962. The Focolare Movement has also been officially recognised in different ways by the Orthodox Church, by the Anglican and Lutheran Churches, by representatives of other religions and by a number of international organisations.

International Confederation of Christian Family Movements (ICCFM)
Language : ENGLISH
That the ICCFM raise awareness in its members to observe what is happening in the world, make judgments and decide actions that will improve the quality of life of all, especially the most disadvantaged, and become a force for change that reflects the Gospel values.

Mouvement pour le couple et la famille
Language : FRENCH
Located in Belgium, “Movement for Couples and Families” focuses on interdisciplinary conferences and discussions and publishes a three-times a year newsletter ‘Les Nouvelles Feuilles Familiales.”

Living Spirituality Network
Language: ENGLISH
Formed in 2000 by a merger between the Fellowship for Prayer and Unity and the Ecumenical Spirituality Project, the Living Spirituality Network is committed to exploring ecumenical spirituality and to praying for unity.

Margaret Beaufort Institute of Theology
Language : ENGLISH
The Margaret Beaufort Institute of Theology is a Catholic House of an ecumenical federation educating women in theology, spirituality and leadership for lay ministry. A Place of Study and of Prayer for Christian Women

Marriage Encounter
Language : ENGLISH, links to other languages
A "Marriage Encounter" is a weekend away from home, family and responsibilities where in a comfortable, secluded environment a couple is guided in the discovery of new techniques of communicating and sharing with one another. It is not a retreat, but it is a program designed to give couples the opportunity to examine their lives together, their weaknesses and strong points, their attitudes toward each other and toward their families.

Schoenstatt
Languages : ENGLISH, GERMAN, SPANISH
Schoenstatt is an international movement of spiritual and moral renewal.

Teams of Our Lady - Equipes Notre Dame
Languages: ENGLISH, FRENCH, SPANISH, ITALIAN, GERMAN
An international movement of married couples, chartered in France in 1947. The purposes of the Movement and Team life are: growth in the spiritual life of the couple and family through a program of prayer and study; growth in communication between husband and wife with a developing intimacy through shared prayer and regular in-depth talks; a way of life designed to make their Christian faith a daily living experience. Each Team is made up of 4 to 7 couples and a Catholic priest.

The Humanita Foundation
Language: ENGLISH
The Humanita Foundation is an Australian Catholic Foundation committed to investigate and promote a better understanding of human development and sexuality within a Christ-centered spirituality. The Foundation consists of men and women working within the areas of formation and education in the Australian Church and those who are dedicated to leading others into their full human potential.

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