The Secretariat is the governing body of Sonshine Via de Cristo.  It is comprised of approximately 15 lay people and one pastor who serves as the movement's spiritual director.

All Sonshine Via de Cristo policies and activities are determined by the Secretariat in accordance with its Constitutions and Bylaws. The Secretariat also selects rectors and rectoras for Via de Cristo weekends and assists in selection of team members.  Most Secretariat members have responsibility for a specific area of Sonshine operations, such as pre-Via de Cristo, physical arrangements, post-Via de Cristo, outreach, palanca, and leadership training.

Secretariat members are selected to terms of three years.  One third of the Secretariat are elected each year at the annual meeting of the Via de Cristo community, which is usually held in February.  Anyone who has served on at least two Sonshine Via de Cristo weekend teams is eligible for election to the Secretariat; additional requirements apply for some positions.  Please watch your newsletter and website (www.SonshineVDC.org) for notices about the annual meeting and elections.  Be prepared to step forward when asked by a member to be part of the Secretariat.