# Ecumenism ## Catechism of the Catholic Church Promotion of the restoration of unity among all Christians, the unity which is a gift of Christ and to which the Church is called by the Holy Spirit. For the Catholic Church, the Decree on Ecumenism of the Second Vatican Council provides a charter for ecumenical efforts ([[1.2.3.9.p29|816]], [[1.2.3.9.p29#^ccc-820|820]]-[[1.2.3.9.p29#^ccc-822|822]]). ## Vatican II - ecumenism (separated brethren) — "The Church recognizes that in many ways she is linked with those who...are honored with the name of Christian" — [[lumen-gentium-02|LG ¶15]] - ecumenism (in the missions) — "The ecumenical spirit should be nurtured in the neophytes" — [[ag-02#^ag-15|AG ¶15]] - ecumenism — "The term 'ecumenical movement' indicates the initiatives and activities planned and undertaken" — [[unitatis-redintegratio#^ur-4|UR ¶1, ¶4]]