Reach Out

In the sacrament of Reconciliation, God forgives our sins and shares his gift of peace with us. We receive the grace of the Holy Spirit to share the gifts of forgiveness and peace with others.

Bringing peace was essential to Jesus' ministry on earth. As Catholics, we are called to continue his peacemaking ministry. We must take a firm stand against violence and hatred in our world.

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God."

Based on Matthew 5:9

• Set up a peer mediation program. Train youth as peer mediators. Be sure to utilize the peer mediators for conflict resolution with their peers at parish programs. For information about peer mediation, talk to a school counseling office.
  
  
• Participate in war relief efforts.
  
  
• Raise funds for and plant a Peace Pole as a reminder to your community to live as peacemakers. For more information on the Peace Pole Network, contact The Peace Pole Makers USA, 3534 Lanham Road, Maple City, Michigan 49664, or call (616) 334-4567.