Interfaith Archives

Muslim, Jewish, and Christian Prayer for Peace

Prayer

This interfaith "Prayer for Peace" calls Muslims, Jews, and Christians to join hands in friendship and to seek the way of peace together.

Yom Kippur

Activity

Learn about Yom Kippur, the Jewish "Day of Atonement." Included is a brief description of Yom Kippur, prayers used during the day, and a brief activity that encourages students to connect with local...

Prayer for Kinship and Community

Prayer

During a time in which division and separation seem unavoidable, we pray that we can expand our circles of caring until no one is left in the margins.

Pope Francis: Jerusalem as an Interfaith City

Reflection

The first day of February begins World Interfaith Harmony Week; this resource looks at the efforts of Pope Francis and the three popes before him to promote interfaith harmony in the holy city of...

Religious Freedom: A Civil Right Rooted in Human Dignity

Prayer Service

Based on the declaration on religious freedom from Pope Paul VI, this litany helps us reflect on the meaning of respect for all religions and challenges us to reflect on the many questions related to...

Celebrating Hanukkah

Prayer Service

In solidarity with our Jewish sisters and brothers, we celebrate the Jewish Festival of Lights and pray for peace and freedom in today’s world.

The Sultan and the Saint

This film tells the true story of the friendship between St. Francis of Assisi and Sultan Malek al-Kamil. Through their interaction, we see that interfaith dialogue can work to foster understanding...

From Pope Paul VI to Pope Francis: Respect for Other Religions

Reflection

This resource can be used to celebrate August 6th, the anniversary of Nostra Aetate, Pope Paul VI’s declaration on the relation of the Church to non-Christian religions.

The Qur’an and The Bible: A Common Word

Creative Voice

In our current climate of hostility towards Muslims, this artistic reflection uses quotes from the Qur’an and the Bible to highlight the commonality between Islam and Christianity. To view the...