Resources:

Peace and Nonviolence

All of the videos below are available for loan from the Media Center. The Catholic resources listed include videos, Church documents, and Web sites that may help your class or group discuss peace and nonviolence issues.

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Videos   ...Check these out from our Media Centers

VC 2080                In The Footsteps of Jesus                                         JSA[1]

cds[2]                  (USCCB, 2003, 21 minutes)

This two-part presentation will challenge people of all ages to make a difference in the world. It helps them to recognize God's call to do so. Part 1 (9 minutes) presents an overview of the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching and a summary of the historical and scriptural context for their development. In Part 2 (12 minutes) each theme is highlighted through living examples of people who share their commitments to promoting peace and justice.

VC 2017                Time to Abolish War                                                                          SA

cds                        (Maryknoll, 1999, 17 minutes)

This video presentation documents the major campaigns for peace and justice launched at the Hague Appeal for Peace Conference. In May 1999, ten thousand people gathered in the Netherlands to attend their conference. Bishop Desmond Tutu, H.M. Queen Noor of Jordan, and many other notable peacemakers are featured on this video account of that historic occasion.

VC  1827                Pardon and Peace...Remembered                                                     IJSA

cds                        (St. Anthony Messenger Press, 15 minutes)

This presentation is an updated and expanded version of the Franciscan Communications classic, Pardon and Peace.

VC 1689                Blessed are the Peacemakers                                                          SA

cds                        (USCC, 1998, 60 minutes)

This video presentation shows us three communities and individuals who are taking action to stop violence on the streets, among young people, and in families. This video originally aired on ABC - TV stations. It delivers a powerful message of hope as seen through the actions of everyday peacemakers.

VC 1539.04            A World Transformed                                                                     SA

cds                        (Vatican II Center RCL Enterprises, 1997, 60 minutes)

Vatican II's effects on peace and justice, the expanded role of the laity, marital relationships, birth control commission, and sexual ethics are explored. Vatican II recognized the Church is commissioned with a task to perform in this world: to be compassionate; work for social justice and peace; to build community; and to reach out to those who are despised by society (ex. the poor; homeless; AIDS victims). Happy are the Peacemakers and those who thirst for justice.

VC 1504                Folktales of Peace                                                                              IJSA

cds                        (Mass Media Ministries, 1995, 22 minutes)

In this presentation professional storytellers breathe life into three folktales of peace from other cultures: West African (strength), Native American (conflict resolution), Appalachian (deep friendship). It is devised to help children discuss, find perspective, and develop mutual concern.

VC 1382.01            Guatemala and El Salvador                                                            SA

c                            (Maryknoll, 28 minutes)

GUATEMALA: JERAMIAS. An Indian teenager is forced to flee from violence in his village. Now in the city, he is torn by bitter memories and adapting to new values.
EL SALVADOR: FLOR. When soldiers obliterate her village and kill her father and brother, Flor and the rest of her family are relocated to temporary shelter in the city. As part of a youth group she now works for a more peaceful society.
 

VC 1251                    Grounds for Peace                                                                        JSA

d                              (Journey Communications, 57 minutes)

This is the story of the Corrymeela Community in Northern Ireland. It consists of 150 men and women, both Catholic and Protestant, who struggle each day to live a commitment to reconciliation, realizing that the road to lasting peace begins with changing hearts. They welcome the bereaved, the living victims of the violence and provide a gathering place for teenagers.

VC 1106                   Peace                                                                                                JSA

cds                        (Liguori, 120 minutes)

In a series of simple, natural, and undeniably beautiful scenes from all over North America and with music to match, one is drawn to open one's eyes and heart to the wonder of peace that God promises us.

VC 1015                 Flo and Charlie                                                                                JSA

cds                        (Franciscan Communications, 28 minutes)

This is the story of a man and woman forced to live on the streets and how the bond of friendship is a key to their survival. Interspersed throughout the film is documentary footage of actual situations of homelessness.

VC 1014                Images of Conflict                                                                           JSA

cds                        (Center for Media Literacy, 12 minutes)

This is a ready-to-use Media Literacy Workshop Kit designed to help us understand stereotyping, loaded language and other ways news can be distorted. A special video "Lines in the Sand" provides an excellent discussion starter.

VC 0991                I am Only a Child                                                                            SA

cds                        (USCC, 14 minutes)

This video presentation is a compelling reflection on the state of our children in our nation and world. It promotes the Catholic Campaign for Children in response to the Bishops statement Putting Families and Children First.

VC 0886.06            Living Justice                                                                                A

cds                        (Franciscan Communications, 42 minutes)

VC 0886.03           Finding Peace                                                                                 A

cds                        (Franciscan Communications, 42 minutes)

VC 0803                  Bring Down the Walls                                                                SA

cds                        (USCC, 14 minutes)

This audiovisual presentation focuses on the heritage, principles, and practices of Catholic Social Teaching. It brings to life the themes and reflections in the U.S. Bishops Pastoral, "A Century of Social Teaching: A Common Heritage, A Continuing Challenge".

VC 0239                    For all the People                                                                      SA

cds                            (USCC, 1986, 30 minutes)

This video summarizes the content of Economic Justice For All. Through interviews with "experts" and "people in the street" the impact of the Pastoral is explored.

SC 0493.01-.10           Peacetalks Series                                                                  JS

d                                (Heartland Media, 1997, 27 minutes)

Here are ten videos available from Dayton Media Center, which holds the Catholic Schools Offices' Drug Free Videos. The Peacetalks series was produced in 1997 and each video is approximately 27 minutes in length.  Volume 1: Preventing Violence; Volume 2: Resolving Conflicts; Volume 3:Managing Your Anger; Volume 4: Dealing with Bullies; Volume 5: Respecting Yourself and others; Volume 6: Handling Dating Pressures and Harassment; Volume 7: Bridging Racial Divisions; Volume 8: Handling Peer Pressure and Gangs; Volume 9: Drugs, Alcohol and Guns--Triggers to Violence; and Volume 10: Stepping up to Peace.

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Church Documents

• Most Reverend Wilton D. Gregory's "Blessed are the Peacemakers" Reflection on Two Anniversaries.     August 4, 2003. http://www.usccb.org/sdwp/international/cpanniv.htm

• "Pacem In Terris: Encyclical of Pope John XXIII on establishing Universal Peace in Truth, Justice, Charity, and Liberty", April 11, 1963, go to: http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/john_xxiii/encyclicals/documents/hf_j-xxiii_enc_11041963_pacem_en.html

• Pope John Paul II and the U.S. Catholic Bishop's Major Statements on Peace and Nonviolence:
   

  • Letter to President Bush on Escalating Violence in the Holy Land, April 2002
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  • Statement on Israeli-Palestinian Violence, March 2002
     
  • Pope John Paul II's World Day of Peace Message, December 2001
     
  • A Call to Solidarity with Africa, November 2001
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  • U.S. Bishops Thank Pope for Concern After Terrorist Attack, September 2001
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  • A Pastoral Message: Living with Faith and Hope After September 11, November 2001
     
  • Resolution on the Israeli-Palestinian Crisis, June 2001
     
  • Everyday Christianity: To Hunger and Thirst for Justice, November 1999
     
  • Sharing Catholic Social Teaching: Challenges and Directions, June 1999
     
  • Living the Gospel of Life, November 1998
     
  • The Harvest of Justice is Sown in Peace, November 1993
     
  • When I call for Help: A Pastoral Response to Domestic Violence Against Women, September 1992

   

Web sites

• The U.S. Catholic Bishop's Web Site on Social Development and World Peace: http://www.usccb.org/sdwp/index.htm

• The Institute for Peace and Justice's Pledge of Nonviolence for families, K-8 classrooms, high schools, youth groups, parishes and workplaces is located at http://www.ipj-ppj.org/pledge.html

• The Institute for Peace and Justice's site also contains a prayer service on the nonviolence of Jesus-- http://www.ipj-ppj.org/  ...and Teacher's lesson plans on peace.

• The Center for Concern's web page on Peace has good articles on war, civil disobedience and church documents on war at http://www.coc.org/topics/topics.html?ID=9014

• Spring Hill College's Theology Library has a page of their web site on Justice and peace: http://www.shc.edu/theolibrary/jp.htm  This site has a wealth of links.

• NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby, educates, lobbies and organizes to influence the formation of federal legislation to promote economic and social justice. Their page on Global Peace and Security includes resources. http://www.networklobby.org/issues/

 

?	Pax Christi USA is the national Catholic peace movement which advocates peacemaking as a priority in the Catholic Church in the United States.   http://www.paxchristiusa.org

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JusticeNet, from the USA/Canada Peace and Justice Group, is dedicated to creating electronic resources for peace and justice. They are affiliated with the International Justice and Peace Commission of the Society of the Sacred Heart. Their web page offers many resources and links on the subject. http://www.justicenet.org/index.html