We are
Christians
Since baptism, we are part of the universal Church, the new people of God. Called by God to the perfection of the Christian life, we follow Jesus under the action of the Spirit.
We are
laypeople
We have received, as a gift of the Spirit, the lay vocation, which equips and directs us to build the Kingdom of God by fully living immersed in the busyness of the world and in our time.
Our life proposal is to “be present” in our family, at work, in our friendships, on social media, so that people who know us can see in our actions and in our daily lives that God is present and calling us to make this world a better place.
We are
Claretians
As followers of Claret, we feel particularly called by God to proclaim and announce the Gospel, bringing the Word to every corner to extend the Kingdom of God.
We are
a community
In response to the received gift, Claretian laypeople live our faith and charism from a communal dimension.
“In recent times, it seems that God wants laypeople to have a significant role in the salvation of souls.”
Saint Anthony Mary Claret
We are
Church
Laypeople and Claretians, both combined traits, form a distinct and unique identity that defines us, and this identity was officially recognized by the Church in 1988 as a Private Association of the Faithful.
Our identity documents
Here you can find and download our foundational documents:
Sourcebook
Our charismatic reading of the Gospel
Statutes
General regulations approved by the Holy See
Applicable Rules
Internal regulations approved in Assemblies
You can access other auxiliary documents.
Charismatic Traits
We are a charismatic movement.
The charisma we call “Claretian” is a gift from the Holy Spirit for evangelization that we share with the entire Claretian Family from our lay character, and that was bestowed upon the Church and humanity through Saint Anthony Mary Claret.
In other words, it is a charisma of evangelization that designates us and helps us to re-present (make present) today some aspect of the mission of Jesus.
Missionaries
Committed to spreading the Gospel and building the Kingdom of God in the world
Hearth of Mary
Refuge, source of inspiration and call to live with love and deliver evangelization
Testimony
Our words, actions and lifestyle want to show the truth and joy of the Gospel
Our Vocations is Lay
Called to be in the world as leaven in the dough.
Social Commitment
We work for justice, peace and the integrity of creation
Word of God
Food, guidance, inspiration and strength in our life and our mission
Organization
GENERAL COUNCIL
The General Council is the highest governing body of the movement in the absence of the General Assembly, which is the sovereign body. It is elected at the General Assembly every four years.
Miguel Ángel Sosa
GENERAL SECRETARY
Luz Mery Herrera
FORMATION SECRETARY
Carlos Cobos
ECONOMY TEAM COORDINATOR
Pedro Belderrain CMF
RELIGIOUS ADVISOR
REGIONS
The movement is organically composed of groups or communities. The regions are formed by several groups with cultural affinity, geographical proximity, etc.
Claretian laypeople are part of a large family that also includes consecrated laypeople, religious brothers, and religious sisters. This diversity of vocations enriches and completes our evangelizing charisma.
