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Communion and Liberation.


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Founded: 1954, in Milan under the name Gioventu Studentesca (Student Youth); the name "Communion and Liberation Communion and Liberation, or CL, is a lay ecclesial movement within the Catholic Church. Overview
CL grew out of the educational and catechetical methods of Msgr. Luigi Giussani, who founded the movement.
" first appeared in 1969.

Founder: Father Luigi Giussani Monsignor Luigi Giovanni Giussani (October 15, 1922-February 22, 2005), Italian Catholic priest, educator, public intellectual and founder of the international Catholic movement Comunione e Liberazione (Communion and Liberation).  (1922-2005).

Worldwide membership: A presence in 75 countries, approximately 2,000 members in the U.S.

Charisms: Focuses on education to Christian maturity; collaboration Working together on a project. See collaborative software.  in the mission of the church in all the spheres of contemporary life.

Challenges: Some say members tend to idolize i·dol·ize  
tr.v. i·dol·ized, i·dol·iz·ing, i·dol·iz·es
1. To regard with blind admiration or devotion. See Synonyms at revere1.

2. To worship as an idol.
 the Middle Ages as a time when the faithful best unified faith and daily life.
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Date:Feb 1, 2006
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