War

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Hacksaw Ridge

Film Discussion Guide
As we celebrate International Conscientious Objector Day on May 15, we remember the life of conscientious objector, Private Desmond T. Doss, who vowed to remain faithful to the commandment, “Thou...
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Sophie Scholl: The Final Days

Film Discussion Guide
Sophie Scholl was a German university student who spoke out about the failings of the Nazi regime despite the cost. This film discussion guide provides questions to reflect on her words and...
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Catholic Social Thought and War

Reflection
Father Fred Kammer discusses the development of the Church’s perspective on war; Pope Francis’s latest pronouncements on nuclear weapons and war are included.  

Signs of Our Times: Bringing Comfort and Relief to the Suffering People of Our World

This litany remembers all who are torn away from their homes and their families by war, violence, greed, and natural disasters.  
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One With the Suffering People of Syria

Prayer
We pray for an end to the war in Syria and ask God to give comfort and strength to our sisters and brothers who have suffered for too long.

One With the Suffering People of Syria

Prayer
We pray for an end to the war in Syria and ask God to give comfort and strength to our sisters and brothers who have suffered for too long.
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A Prayer for Aleppo

Prayer
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Peace

Toolbox
This collection of resources, both revised and new, expanded upon the theme of peace. Subtopics include nonviolence, pacifism, conscientious objection, and nuclear disarmament. Fact Sheet:...
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Prayer for the Palestinians

Prayer
This prayer calls attention to the Church's concern for the Palestinian people and for an authentic peace in the Mideast during a time of violence and conflict in the region.

Quiz: Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons

Quiz
This short true/false quiz on refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) has been revised with updated statistics.
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Film Discussion Guide: Voces Inocentes (Innocent Voices)

Film Discussion Guide
This striking movie tells the true story of a young boy in El Salvador who, during the country’s civil war, must choose between joining the military or the rebels. A synopsis, connections to CST...
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Sentenced Home

Film Discussion Guide
This documentary follows the journey of three young Cambodian-American refugees who find themselves entangled in a web built from a tragic past and an uncertain future. Included in this resource are:...
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