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Can We Teach Peace? , by: Colman McCarthy

September 21 is the International Day for Peace. In this three page reflection, long-time peace educator Colman McCarthy argues that peace can and should be taught in elementary and high schools. Ques...more

Franz Jagerstatter , by: Katherine Feely, SND

Franz Jagerstatter was martyr for the faith who refused to cooperate with the Nazi's. He was one of the only persons in his town who as a matter of conscience did not vote to support the Anchluss. He...more

Buddhist Monks in Burma , by: Jane Deren, Katherine Feely

Follow the developments of what is happening with the Buddhist Monks in Burma. Understand more about the situation with this background piece and learn why the monks are involved and what nonviolence...more

Prayer for Veterans' Day , by: Education for Justice

Lord Jesus,

With gratitude, we honor all veterans
who have served their fellow Americans.
We ask your blessings for them.

The Amish: Nonviolence confronting Violence (Discussion Guide & Charts) , by: Katherine Feely, SND

After a deadly attack on an Amish schoolhouse on October 2, 2006 by a gunman, the Amish refused to take part in the cycle of violence and instead forgave their perpetrator. Their reaction has been sh...more

October 8, 2006 - Vatican Continues to Make Strong Statements Urging Disarmament , by: Jill Rauh

NOTE: Key terms are in bold and definitions can be found in section after the article text.

In the months leading up to Disarmament Week (October 24-30), the Vatican has been anything but silent about its position on large—and small—weapons of destruction.

Nonviolence, Reconciliation, and Peace , by: Jill Rauh

Renato Cardinal Martino, president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, reflects on nonviolence in an address. Discussion questions, a prayer, and a timeline of effective nonviolence aroun...more

Following Oscar Romero's Example: The Way of Life, Way of Love , by: Education for Justice

This prayer service is to pray that, like Oscar Romero, we can choose life over death, nonviolence over violence, and love over fear. It intersperses quotes from CST documents with quotes by Oscar Rom...more

Nonviolence: the True Way to Peace , by: Education for Justice

This 4-page resource celebrates the history of nonviolences movements throughout the world as a sign of hope in this violent time. Questions, CST quotes, and a prayer are included. ...more

Noviolencia - Parte 3 , by: Education for Justice

This is Part 3 of the unit on peace. This lesson, for use with Spanish speakers, focuses on the idea of nonviolence. A prayer and reflection are included. (Part 1 is "La Paz en el Corazón de los...more
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