[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”contain” background_repeat=”repeat-y” background_blend=”multiply” custom_padding=”4px||1px|||” locked=”off” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”FAQ” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ custom_margin=”0px||0px||true|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=”#3FA3D6″ closed_toggle_text_color=”#FFB300″ _builder_version=”4.25.2″ toggle_text_color=”#3FA3D6″ toggle_font=”Lato|700|||||||” toggle_font_size=”18px” toggle_line_height=”1.6em” body_line_height=”2em” hover_enabled=”0″ toggle_font_size_tablet=”” toggle_font_size_phone=”16px” toggle_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” border_radii=”on|7px|7px|7px|7px” border_width_all=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Frequently asked questions” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ hover_enabled=”0″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_vertical=”0px” box_shadow_blur=”0px” box_shadow_spread=”0px” box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}” box_shadow_vertical__hover=”25px” box_shadow_vertical__hover_enabled=”on” box_shadow_blur__hover=”45px” box_shadow_blur__hover_enabled=”on” box_shadow_spread__hover=”-30px” box_shadow_spread__hover_enabled=”on” box_shadow_color__hover=”rgba(0,0,0,0.15)” box_shadow_color__hover_enabled=”on” open=”on” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What about the name \u201cFocolare Movement\u201d?” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_vertical=”0px” box_shadow_blur=”0px” box_shadow_spread=”0px” box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}” box_shadow_vertical__hover=”25px” box_shadow_vertical__hover_enabled=”on” box_shadow_blur__hover=”45px” box_shadow_blur__hover_enabled=”on” box_shadow_spread__hover=”-30px” box_shadow_spread__hover_enabled=”on” box_shadow_color__hover=”rgba(0,0,0,0.15)” box_shadow_color__hover_enabled=”on” open=”on”]<\/p>\n
\u201cFocolare\u201d means \u201chearth\u201d or \u201cwhere the family gathers\u201d in the dialect of Trent. It is the name that people in Trent gave to the first community started by Chiara Lubich and her companions. From the very beginning, this lifestyle recalled the warmth of a family. Its new and revolutionary message, inspired by the Gospel, has also been compared to a fire that inflames hearts and enlightens minds.<\/p>\n
small communities of men and women who consecrate their lives to God with vows of poverty, chastity and obedience and live in separate households called \u201cfocolares\u201d, from the Italian word for \u201chearth\u201d. Married people are also members of these communities, while remaining in their families and being faithful to their commitment to marriage. They too make the same radical choice of the Gospel and offer their lives to bring unity in the world.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Who is Chiara Lubich for the Focolare Movement?” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_vertical=”0px” box_shadow_blur=”0px” box_shadow_spread=”0px” box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}” box_shadow_vertical__hover=”25px” box_shadow_vertical__hover_enabled=”on” box_shadow_blur__hover=”45px” box_shadow_blur__hover_enabled=”on” box_shadow_spread__hover=”-30px” box_shadow_spread__hover_enabled=”on” box_shadow_color__hover=”rgba(0,0,0,0.15)” box_shadow_color__hover_enabled=”on” open=”off”]<\/p>\n
Chiara is the founder of the Focolare Movement. She was always its elected President until her death in 2008. She is considered to be one of the great charismatic figures of our times, recognized and esteemed by leaders of many Christian Churches, as well as of other religions, and by prominent politicians and leaders in many different countries. She received a variety of awards such as the UNESCO Prize for Peace Education, fifteen honorary doctorates<\/em> (theology, ecumenism, psychology, arts, philosophy, economics\u2026) and honorary citizenships from various cities throughout the world.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What about the governing body of the Focolare Movement?” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_vertical=”0px” box_shadow_blur=”0px” box_shadow_spread=”0px” box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}” box_shadow_vertical__hover=”25px” box_shadow_vertical__hover_enabled=”on” box_shadow_blur__hover=”45px” box_shadow_blur__hover_enabled=”on” box_shadow_spread__hover=”-30px” box_shadow_spread__hover_enabled=”on” box_shadow_color__hover=”rgba(0,0,0,0.15)” box_shadow_color__hover_enabled=”on” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Its main governing body is the General Council, led by a president (always a lay woman, as specified by its Statutes) and a co-president (always a priest), both of whom remain in office for a period of five years, renewable once.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What about the relationship of the Focolare Movement with the Catholic Church?” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_vertical=”0px” box_shadow_blur=”0px” box_shadow_spread=”0px” box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}” box_shadow_vertical__hover=”25px” box_shadow_vertical__hover_enabled=”on” box_shadow_blur__hover=”45px” box_shadow_blur__hover_enabled=”on” box_shadow_spread__hover=”-30px” box_shadow_spread__hover_enabled=”on” box_shadow_color__hover=”rgba(0,0,0,0.15)” box_shadow_color__hover_enabled=”on” open=”off”]<\/p>\n The Focolare Movement was approved by the Catholic Church in 1964 with the official name, \u201cWork of Mary.\u201d On June 29, 1990, the Pontifical Council of the Laity approved its current General Statutes and confirmed that it is a \u201cprivate, universal association of the faithful,\u201d and also declared it to be \u201ca juridical entity in the canonical order by decree of the Holy See.\u201d Wherever it is present, the Movement collaborates with leaders and representatives of the Catholic Church. It is also at the forefront in the work of ecumenical dialogue among Christians of other Churches.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”How can one be part of the Focolare Movement?” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_vertical=”0px” box_shadow_blur=”0px” box_shadow_spread=”0px” box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}” box_shadow_vertical__hover=”25px” box_shadow_vertical__hover_enabled=”on” box_shadow_blur__hover=”45px” box_shadow_blur__hover_enabled=”on” box_shadow_spread__hover=”-30px” box_shadow_spread__hover_enabled=”on” box_shadow_color__hover=”rgba(0,0,0,0.15)” box_shadow_color__hover_enabled=”on” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Only three things are needed:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What are the Movemen\u2019s activities?” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n The Focolare Movement feels called to contribute to accomplishing the unity of the human family through a wide variety of activities, which depend on the needs of various countries and locations. These activities have an impact on every area of society and all fields of study.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What is the Movement\u2019s policy about the rules on protection of minors? ” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n The Focolare Movement is fully committed to formulate policies and provide formation to its members so as to prevent any abuse whatsoever to minors involved in any activities of the Movement. A document has been drawn up at the international center of the Movement in Rome that applies worldwide. The movement also requires its members to follow the local and national regulations and laws of their own country, and in particular, to follow the principles set out by the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. In May 2022, the President of the Focolare Movement declared her commitment to make it compulsory for every member worldwide, including minors themselves, to attend at least one basic course on the protection of children and vulnerable adults.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Is there a possibility of being updated about the Focolare Movement\u2019s life and activities?” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Through a system of notifications, the user can choose with which means and what content he\/she would like to receive information on a regular basis.<\/p>\n The magazines of the Focolare Movement Citt\u00e0 Nuova<\/a><\/span> published in Italy, New City published in Great Britain, Living City published in the United States, New City published in the Philippines and in Kenya \u2013 are monthly or bi-monthly publications, some of which are available online. They offer articles on spirituality, current issues, life experiences in the area of dialogue and projects by individuals or groups that promote unity in a variety of fields. There are several language editions<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What does the Focolare Movement logo mean?” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n The Movement\u2019s logo recalls \u201cMary, Mother of all people\u201d, who gathers all vocations under her mantle. The blue symbolizes Mary, while the orange represents the members who follow Mary as the model for their life.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Frequently asked questions \u201cFocolare\u201d means \u201chearth\u201d or \u201cwhere the family gathers\u201d in the dialect of Trent. 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