A fellowship program focused on building up Catholic leaders for the Church and society. Through a rich curriculum in applied Catholic Social Doctrine and Virtuous Leadership, Lumen empowers you to live out a Christian mission in your career and cultural engagement. The first cohort is launching in Toronto, starting September 2024—will you be part of it?
CONNECT
Network with a talented and brilliant fellowship of Catholic professionals, all seeking to become saints and use their God-given talents for the betterment of the world. Serve the Kingdom by discovering how you can do the truest, most impactful good through Catholic social teaching.
DEVELOP
Lumen Gentium Fellows gather at monthly gatherings for dinner, conversation, and talks from world-class speakers. Deepen your love of Christ and His Church through shared spiritual experiences like Adoration of the Eucharist, Holy Mass, group prayer, and more. Develop in your professional journey.
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Experience an intellectually stimulating curriculum of monthly readings focused on the richness of the Catholic Church’s social doctrine as a blueprint for building the Kingdom of God. Discover how this doctrine can be concretely applied in your vocation as a professional and leader.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE IS:
A Catholic working professional in any industry between the ages of 25 and 40, who wants to fully live their calling to be a “light to the nations”—becoming a generous leader, exemplifying Christ’s love and mission in their workplace, career, and the wider civil society, through a rich, practical understanding of Catholic social teaching.
WHY BECOME A LUMEN GENTIUM FELLOW?
GOD HAS A MISSION FOR YOU.
Saint John Henry Cardinal Newman famously wrote, “God has created me to do Him some definite service.” Lay people like you are called to “seek the kingdom of God by engaging in temporal affairs and by ordering them according to the plan of God… work[ing] for the sanctification of the world from within as a leaven. In this way they may make Christ known to others, especially by the testimony of a life resplendent in faith, hope and charity.” (Lumen gentium)
YOU NEED A VISION.
But how do we live out our God-given mission? We can use our skills and talents to do good, advance the truth, and develop what is wonderful in the world. But first, we need to understand what is good, true, and beautiful. If we have a clear and practical vision of the common good, and how we can contribute to it through our professional vocations, than we can fulfill our calling to order the world according to the plan of God. But where do we find that vision?
THE CHURCH HAS THAT VISION.
The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church—an overview of Catholic social teaching—describes this doctrine as a tool for forming the laity so they can effectively live out their “daily mission.” The principles contained in the Church’s social doctrine are a blueprint for how we can practically and effectively bring the Gospel to life in our culture and everyday lives. To understand how you can serve Christ in your professional life, you need to understand Catholic social teaching.
UNDERGO DEEP FORMATION.
Every month, Lumen Gentium Fellows delve into the most important documents of Catholic social doctrine—the Church’s wisdom on the realities of modern culture and life. In conversation with other Lumen Gentium Fellows—all brilliant and talented professionals—you’ll discover what this doctrine has to say about your own career, and how you can bring the Gospel alive in your sector. You will develop a vision of the common good that will serve your personal mission—and help you become an authentic leader.
DEVELOP AS A LEADER.
Our society is desperate for real leaders—individuals of ability and commitment who act magnanimously, live humbly, are rooted in an intense and devoted prayer life, and are committed to Gospel values. The Lumen Gentium Forum helps you become such a leader, in part by hearing from and networking with senior leaders of this calabre.
pray and grow towards christ together.
Build new friendships with other Catholic professionals who share your desire to serve Christ and His people through their work. Deepen your prayer life and love for Christ and His Church by joining us for Adoration, Mass, Reconciliation, and more. Equip yourself with knowledge and understanding of our Church’s social doctrine, so you can truly do good in the world.
the world needs you. are you ready to make a real difference?
This culture needs the Gospel. Our neighbours need to hear the Good News of Jesus Christ. We face so many challenges in this time, as ideologies everywhere undermine the dignity of the human person, and distort our vision of the common good. You have a calling to bring truth, beauty, and goodness to others. Christ is calling you to be a missionary disciple. Join the Lumen Gentium Forum and be empowered and equipped in your mission to make a real difference in our world.
"Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven." (Matthew 5:16)
