Ecumenism

• What does ecumenism mean?

  a word that describes initiatives to develop relationships between Christian churches to promote Christian unity
• What did the Ecumenical movement originate from?

  • Originated in the early 20th century
  • work most seen in the work of the world council of churches
• Emphasis to suggest they have plenty in common and can therefore what?

  undertake to work together
• Practical approach
• RCC has not applied to become a member of the world council of churches