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Introduction

This is the umbrella organization for all the national lay apostolic movements and organizations, and Diocesan laity councils in Zambia. National organizations or movements being those that are operational in at least 50% of the existing Dioceses in ZambiaThe role and purpose of the ZNCCL is to promote the effective participation of the laity in the life and mission of the Catholic Church in Zambia.

To facilitate the development of a mature laity by offering training for our mission in the Church and in society,
To facilitate the laity to understand and fulfil the evangelization mission that is ours by virtue of our baptism,
To promote unity and dialogue among the laity and with other members of God’s family in order to build up the Church as a family,
To encourage the creation and growth of structures through which lay people can effectively participate in the life and mission of the Church,
To co –ordinate all apostolic lay movements and associations approved by ZCCB and affiliated to ZNCCL,
To act as spokesperson for the laity,
To be a forum for the exchange of information on matters affecting the laity at national, regional and international levels,

MEMBERSHIP:

Dioceses: through Dioceses Laity Structures,
Apostolic Movements and Associations approved by the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops,
Ex-officio members:    
the Episcopal Director of the Laity
The National Pastoral Co-ordinator
The National Organising Secretary
Honorary members as conferred by the Council