Step 3: Explore Scripture and Tradition

Step 3: Explore Scripture and Tradition

READ ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:Old Testament: Isaiah 2: 3-5Life of Jesus:  Matthew 5:38-41Christian Living: 1 Cor 12:3B-7, 12-13REFLECT:  These Scriptures tell the story of how God invites missionary disciples to be instruments of peace.  How do you think...
Neighbor Focus

Neighbor Focus

Kenya Kenya, a small country in eastern Africa, has suffered years of conflict and war, but the Mutamaiyo Peace School in the town of Molo has become a place of hope. Fr. Lance Nadeau and other Maryknoll priests and brothers working in the country have witnessed...
Faith Perspective

Faith Perspective

ChicagoEvery Friday night, a group of teens called, “Warriors of Peace” gather at St. Gall parish in Chicago. They live in a neighborhood on the South Side, called Gage Park. It’s a neighborhood where teens see gun violence, gangs, drugs and alcohol...
Step 2: Make Personal Connections

Step 2: Make Personal Connections

READ the FAITH and NEIGHBOR PERSPECTIVE articles to see how groups in Chicago and Kenya created safe spaces. DISCUSS: The youth in Chicago describe their group as a “SAFE SPACE” where they can be heard and accepted.  How would you define the expression “safe...
Step 1: Pray

Step 1: Pray

As a missionary disciple Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;where there is hatred, let me bring love;where there is hurt and suffering, let me offer forgiveness;where there is doubt, let me share my faith;where there is sadness, let me offer hope;where there is...
Objective

Objective

Theme:  Missionary Disciples of PeaceOBJECTIVE:  Students will be able to: DEFINE “safe spaces” and begin to CREATE them in their community.  RESEARCH, DESIGN, AND PRACTICE methods for peaceful dialogue.  PROMOTE WAYS their community can inspire...