Christian Unity
From its beginning the Catholic Charismatic Renewal has been part of an ecumenical current of grace. CHARIS is therefore, according to its Statutes, “an instrument to promote and work for unity in the body of Christ, as expressed in the prayer of Jesus Christ (Jn17).”
Statuts – Preamble
CHARIS and Christian Unity
The Catholic Charismatic Renewal is especially called to develop bonds with Christians who are baptised in the Holy Spirit, taking part in the same current of grace.
Christian Unity Commission
CHARIS, an instrument at the service of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, has instituted a “Christian Unity Commission” (CUC) for the purpose of promoting and working for unity of the body of Chris.
Week of prayer for Christian Unity 2026
The material for the 2026 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity has been prepared by the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity and Commission on Faith and Order of the World Council of Churches.CHARIS and Christian Unity From its beginning the Catholic...
OCEANIA EVANGELISATION PROGRAM 2025
Oceania Praise and Worship Open Event Sunday 6th July Coming together to experience the Holy Spirit and be renewed as missionary disciples to enhance evangelisation initiatives in the South Pacific - Oceania region.
Dutch Christian Forum 2025: Coming Together Across Traditions
On June 25 and 26, around sixty leaders from various Christian churches and interchurch organizations in the Netherlands and Flanders gathered in Helvoirt for the annual Dutch Christian Forum (NCF) — a two-day retreat marked by connection, reflection, and...
Week of prayer for Christian Unity 2025
The material for the 2025 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity has been prepared by the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity and Commission on Faith and Order of the World Council ofChurches.Scripture “I pray not only for them, but also for those who will...
Alpha Leadership Conference 2024
The Alpha Leadership Conference is an opportunity for leaders across traditions, generations and cultures to gather as one, encounter Jesus and be filled with the Holy Spirit. At the start of the 2024 conference in London Pope Francis shared a message of Hope. He...
Week of prayer for Christian Unity 2024
"You shall love the Lord your God ... and your neighbour as yourself" (Luke 10:27)The material for the 2024 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity has been prepared by an ecumenical team from Burkina Faso, led by the local Chemin Neuf Community (CCN). The theme chosen...
Thousands of young people participated in a prayer of adoration at Benfica Stadium in Lisbon
This generation lives through worship, the young people say of themselves. In Lisbon's stadium they gave expression to this by praying and singing to the glory of Jesus. More than 49,000 voices chanting the name of Jesus or repeating "Holy, Holy" - such an...
Video Message of Pope Francis to “The Change” event – WYD 2023
Pope Francis sent a video message (see below) in Spanish to participants in the WYD gathering of praise, worship and Christian witness: “The Change”, held at the Estadio da Luz of Benfica (Lisbon). The gathering was convened by the Associação Rodrigues Pereira...
The change
As part of the World Youth Day Festival in Lisbon, there will be a unique meeting prepared by Evangelicals and Catholics (CHARIS) together. It will be a meeting of youth and leaders from different christian churches to pray together, worship God and encourage one...
