What is the Christian Life Movement (CLM)?

The Christian Life Movement (CLM) is an international ecclesial movement founded in Lima, Peru, in 1985.

It was approved by the Holy See in 1994 as an International Association of Christian Faithful of Pontifical Right. This means it is a worldwide Catholic association dependent on the Pontifical Council for the Laity.

So the CLM belongs to the Roman Catholic Church?

Yes, the Christian Life Movement is a Roman Catholic Association of the Faithful whose members are Catholic.

Who is the Founder?

The Founder is a Peruvian consecrated layman, Brother Luis Fernando Figari. He was born in Lima, the capital of Peru, in 1947. He has also founded the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae, a Society of Apostolic Life for consecrated laymen (Brothers) and Priests. The Society was approved by Pope John Paul II in 1997 and can be found in many countries, including Canada. He also established two societies for consecrated women: Marian Community of Reconciliation and Servants of the Plan of God. These societies, together with the CLM, all belong to the Sodalit Family.

What is the CLM's aim?

To help its members live a fruitful human and Christian life, and to help make a better world.

How do I become a CLM member?

It would be best for you to write an email to us, telling us where you live and in what way you would like to get involved. Unfortunately, the CLM is not yet present in all of Canada.

Is it a worlwide ecclesial movement?

Well you can say it is. CLM is present in the five Continents. Obviously, not yet in all countries.