Christian Life Community
What is CLC? The Christian Life Community is an international association of Christians: men and women, adults and young people, of all social conditions, who want to follow Jesus Christ more closely and work with Him for the building of the Kingdom.
St. Ignatius CLC is rooted in the teachings and initiatives of St. Ignatius and his companions
CLC History In 1563 a Jesuit teacher gathers a group of students and the Marian Congregation is born Approved by Pope Gregory XIII in 1584 In 1773 the Sodalities become a normal work of the church when the Jesuits are suppressed Pope Pius XII pushes for renewal and reform and in 1953 approves the World Federation of Marian Congregations In 1967 becomes Christian Life Community – a new name and a new beginning
CLC Vocation Discerning Communities for Mission Ignatian Communal Lay
Ignatian The charism and spirituality of CLC are Ignatian The Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius Integration of Faith and Life The regular practice of the Ignatian way of prayer, examen, evaluation and apostolic discernment
Community CLC members live Ignatian Spirituality in community World National Regional Local
World 60 Countries Structure Executive Council World Executive Sectretariat Ecclesiastical Assistant, Vice Assistant Regional Teams Publications: Progressio, Projects
World Assembly
National – CLC-USA Approximately 2000 Members 10 Regions, Korean CLC, Đồng H à nh, Youth & Young Adults National Coordinating Council and Executive Council Ecclesial Assistant Publication: Harvest National Assembly/Regional Gatherings
Regional – MO & NO 6 Communities in St. Louis 1 Community in Dallas Y&YA Groups at St. Louis University, Rockhurst, & Regis Regional Council/Ecclesial Assistant Regional Gatherings Web site
Local Community 6-10 members Meet twice a month Faith Sharing, Retreats, Celebrations Service, Social Justice
Meeting Format Check-in: Begin with a check-in (how we are or our "feeling state" coming into the meeting) Prayer: Move into prayer (scripture, music, reading, silence) Faith-Sharing: Partake in faith-sharing (where have we experienced God's presence/love since last time) Second Round or Meeting Topic: Follow-up to faith sharing or discussion of the main topic or do the planned activity Review of Meeting: Evaluate the meeting (what was helpful, what might we do differently; where is God calling us) Prayer: End with a brief prayer. Social
Lay Vocation Formation and Commitment Personal Vocation Live Out in our Professional and Family Lives Call of the Laity to be Church Temporary and Permanent Commitment
What is Mission in CLC? The Mission of CLC is the Mission of Christ Magis Preferential Option for the Poor Promotion of Justice
Apostolic Community Becoming Apostolic Community Discerning Sending Supporting Evaluating
Examples of Apostolic Community United Nations NGO Focus on Water Immigration Reform Bridges Foundation in St. Louis San Jose Clinic in Miami TEC in Alaska
Who is CLC for? Openness to the Movement of God Seek to More Fully Live Their Faith Experience of or Interest in Ignatian Spirituality Desire for Community
Starting a CLC Community Bring People Together Identify a Guide Introductory 6 Meetings Discern to Continue with CLC
Contact Information World CLC: CLC-USA: CLC Youth and Young Adults: CLC Missouri Region: 18 th Annotation – Universe Story (Water):