Application for the
Christian Creative Minority Programme 2026
of the European Fraternity
The CCMP – Christian Creative Minority Programme is a transformative five-day programme held in Rome, designed to unite committed Christians from across Europe while walking in the footsteps of the first Christians. Participants will be equipped and inspired to embody the European Fraternity’s mission: to act as a “Creative Minority” in their home countries and communities.
The programme brings together a maximum of 60 highly engaged Christians aged 20-35 from across the continent and is tailored for aspiring and new members of the European Fraternity. It is a foundational experience, offered only once per person.
CCMP 2026 will be held
from August 26 to 30
at the Domus Australia, Rome
Why the CCMP?
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Discover Community: Forge lasting friendships with engaged and active Christian Europeans. Share your plans, successes, challenges, and aspirations within a supportive and like-minded community.
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Recharge Spiritually: Deepen your relationship with God through prayer, meditation, silence, and recollection, renewing your spiritual strength.
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Learn and Lead: Draw inspiration and practical wisdom from exceptional speakers on embodying authentic Christian leadership as a “creative minority.” Share your experiences, exchange ideas, and gain the support needed for your mission.
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Experience the Soul of Europe: Uncover how Rome, the cradle of early Christianity, continues to shape Europe’s spiritual heritage. Through unique visits and encounters, walk in the footsteps of the early Christian martyrs and witness their enduring legacy.
Costs and Expenses
The actual cost of each CCMP participant is € 1000. We ask each participant to pay or fundraise € 250 as a participation fee and cover their transport and pocket expenses. Together with our donors, we cover the rest. This includes conference expenses, accommodation and most meals. Should financial aid be necessary, please contact the team.
What is “Fraternitas”?
“Fraternitas” is a timeless Christian concept: a community of brothers and sisters united by faith in Christ—praying together, working together, trusting one another, and offering mutual support.
The European Fraternity's mission is to foster a community of Christ-centered members, fraternally united and locally engaged, dedicated to the spiritual and cultural renewal of Europe. We envision a Europe-wide community of service-oriented members called to act as creative minorities, engaging all spheres of society to steer Europe toward the hope of Christ.
Please note: an application to the CCMP does NOT automatically count as an EF membership application; nor does the acceptance to attend the CCMP give any claim to EF membership. However, CCMP participants enjoy an advantage when applying for EF membership.
If you are not a member of the European Fraternity, please read our Charter carefully, adherence to the charter is required for the CCMP.
Application Process
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. The selection process is highly competitive, and final decisions regarding acceptance or rejection will be communicated via email from March 15th onwards.
If accepted, you will receive detailed instructions to prepare for the event upon confirming your participation and completing payment of the participation fee. Should you have any questions about the application process or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at info@europeanfraternity.com. We are excited to review your application and look forward to welcoming you to this transformative experience!
Charter of the European Fraternity
Conscious of the importance of belonging to a fraternity of brothers and sisters anchored in faith in a Triune God, in which one can find support and solidarity in facing challenges, crosses, and victories,
Determined to rediscover the soul of Europe and to foster a vision of a united, fraternal and Christian Europe, acknowledging its history, welcoming its cultural heritage and mindful of our responsibilities towards future generations,
Desiring to provide a framework of non-negotiable principles within which Christians can give meaning and direction to actions and commitments,
Eager to respond to the call of Pope Benedict XVI (2009) to become “creative minorities who determine the future” by calling European Christians of good will to join their efforts,
Resolved to promote a dynamic Europe, capable of economic and social success, applying the principles of good governance and ethics, and anxious to strengthen freedom, justice and peace among peoples in a spirit of solidarity, subsidiarity and openness to others,
Aware of the spiritual, cultural and anthropological crisis experienced by Europe and recognising the need and urgency of rediscovering and assuming the Christian foundations of Europe,
The Committee of the European Fraternity adopts the following Charter:
Article §1
We recognise Jesus Christ, true God and true Man, as our Lord. We wish to serve Him and give witness to His presence in our lives.
Article §2
We adhere to an integral anthropological approach, respecting and considering human beings, created male and female in the image of God, with inalienable and inherent dignity and rights from conception until natural death.
Article §3
We promote and defend Marriage between one man and one woman and the Family as the fundamental cell of society.
Article §4
We respect freedom of religion, conscience, thought, expression and assembly.
Article §5
We acknowledge friendship as the foundation of the European Fraternity. In all our commitments, we wish to love, serve and support each other in our challenges and successes.
Article §6
We support and promote a united and fraternal Europe, assuming its history, cultural and spiritual heritage, respectful of differences among its peoples, and applying de facto the principle of subsidiarity.
Article §7
We wish to discover and make known the soul of Europe, recognising Christianity as the foundation of European civilisation, based on Natural Law and illuminated by the Gospel.