Promotion of Peace, Nonviolence, and Disarmament

Prayer: The Way Toward Easter

Prayer
Praying toward Easter, we are mindful of global conflict, climate injustice, asylum seekers on the move, and walking with those who suffer. We look toward placing our hope in the Risen Christ.

Injustice in the Holy Land

Activity
Examine the history of Israel-Palestine which includes the areas of places like Bethlehem, Nazareth, and Jerusalem. Learn about what led to the brutal attack on October 7, 2023 by Hamas, and spend...

Prayer As We Keep Vigil

Prayer
In observance of Respect Life Month each October, utilize this prayer for abolishing the death penalty. It was written in collaboration with Catholic Mobilizing Network for their monthly First Friday...

Reflection on Called to Care

Reflection
As a way to honor and celebrate the Season of Creation, take time to reflect on the intersectionality of care for creation and nonviolence in our world today. The Season of Creation begins on...

Called to Care Prayer

Prayer
As a way to honor and celebrate the Season of Creation, take time to reflect on the intersectionality of care for creation and nonviolence in our world today with our prayer titled, "Called to Care. ...

Ukraine Peace

Reflection
Learn more about a Just Peace Framework to help share a broader vision of human dignity and working for the common good. Examine this framework through the lens of the war in Ukraine to reflect on...

Lenten Labyrinth Prayer

Prayer
This labyrinth reflection was inspired by Pope Francis’ message for Lent 2023 that was titled, “Lenten Penance and the Synodal Journey.” This resource includes a downloadable...

Christian Peacemaking

Lesson Plan
Christian Peacemaking weaves together conflict analysis and conflict transformation skills with Gospel values to empower students to stand up for themselves and to love their enemy neighbor in...

Catholic Nonviolence Initiative Lecture Series 2023

Reflection
This resource is shared from the Catholic Nonviolence Initiative Lecture Series. The series and more information can also be found here - https://cniseries.info The video edits and summaries are...

Peacemaking Activity for Elementary School Students

Activity
Begin the new year by thinking about how we can be peacemakers in our families, classrooms, and communities. This activity is geared toward students in grades 4-8.

Film Discussion Guide: Flee

Film Discussion Guide
This film discussion guide provides questions to go along with the animated documentary, Flee.

IFTJ Keynote Reflections 2022

Reflection
This discussion guide can be used to help break open the keynote discussions during the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice held from October 22-23 in Washington D.C. Use this document to reflect on...