World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel
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Advent – World Peace Day Blog
World Peace Day 2021 - Reflection Feast of the Holy Family Fourth Sunday of Advent Third Sunday of Advent A video message from Rev Dr Mitri Raheb of the Lutheran Christmas Church in Bethlehem and the most widely published Palestinian theologian to date. Dr. Raheb is the author of 16 books. Second Sunday of Advent …
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First World War & Remembrance
Over the coming years Pax Christi will be preparing events and creating resources to ensure that the 2014-2018 commemorations reflect the need for repentance and change and lead to a commitment to peacemaking. Here we offer information on events, articles and talks, general resources, films and visuals, and resources for services and vigils Also see …
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Take a look at our plans for Hiroshima and Nagasaki Day, on our events page! Can you take action to help rid the world of nuclear weapons? Can you provide a relevant bidding prayer for Mass, or a liturgy you are involved in, on 8th/9th August? Ideas for Hiroshima and Nagasaki Commemorations 6 & 9 August The Light and …
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Pax Christi Peace Award 2021Every two years Pax Christi presents an award to individuals or groups who have shown commitment to work for peace and social justice. This year the Award was given to Ellen Teague and John Williams In recent years the award has gone to Fr Joe Ryan, then Chair of Westminster J&P, …
Lent Blog
Thank you to all the Pax Christi members who shared their thoughts and experiences with us in this blog. How good it is to be part of a movement for peace together! ......................................................................................................................................... Pax Christi member, Carol Burns, shares her recent experience and thoughts on nonviolent resistance: There are many different ways to stand for …
Lent/Easter reflections
Kate Holmstrom’s Lent reflection I once (“once” being an understatement) taught a 12 year old boy expert at being a perfect nuisance. During an RE lesson, desperate for some “peace” with the rest of the group, I set him using his considerable skill at copying out in enormous, coloured letters, the words “I am with …
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Members News 2019
December 2019 Liverpool: At an evening event, Pax Christi members were among those recalling the Christmas story in the light of the present day struggles of the people of Palestine. There was video , photographs, prayer/ reflection and an act of solidarity. Organised by North Liverpool Deanery Social Justice group. Ann engaged people and raised awareness …
Members news 2021
We are delighted that Bruce Kent and Dr Valerie Flessati, Vice Presidents of Pax Christi England and Wales, have been awarded The Lambeth Cross for Ecumenism. “For exceptional, tireless and lifelong dedication to the Christian ecumenical search for peace, both individually and together.” Congratulations to them both for this well deserved recognition. Active non - …
Members’ News 2016
October 2016: Pax Christi member Paul McGowan reports on the West Midland Pension Fund cluster bomb campaign - ramifications of success Significant changes have happened in the last month. Textron (USA) announced its intention to cease production of cluster bombs. Pressure groups on both sides of the Atlantic have contributed to this, as has the …
Members’ News 2017
Pax Christi Liverpool event for Prisoners for Peace Day, 1 December 2017 John Usher reports: To mark ‘Prisoners for Peace Day’, last Friday lunchtime, Jan, Kath, Martyn and I ran a stall in a square surrounded by Liverpool University buildings, where we invited the passing students to send messages of encouragement to conscientious objectors imprisoned …
Members’ News 2018
11 November - Peace and Remembrance in Wisbech Sean Finlay a member from Wisbech in East Anglia writes: A small group of peace activists assembled at the Thomas Clarkson memorial on Sunday evening and I represented Pax Christi. The reading below was done by Maureen James, a local historian. We lighted some candles. And after …Militarism
Breakout 1 Everyday Militarism poster Questions What can you see?What do you think is happening?Why might this be happening? What might the effect of this be?Can you see any connections between different parts of the poster? Thank you to Quakers in Britain for such a great resource! Breakout 2 Discussion points What values are important …
News Reports May – July 2021
Discussion evening on Nonviolence, responding to the Cry of the Earth, July 2021 Pax Christi England and Wales held an on-line discussion on the relationship between nonviolence and care for the earth. Aware of the violence done to the earth through war, the global demand that militarism makes on fossil fuels and other energy sources …
Nuclear Weapons Ban Treaty 2021
Nuclear Weapons are now ILLEGAL! The Nuclear Weapons Ban Treaty (NWBT) came into force on the 22nd January 2021 50 nations have agreed that they won't possess, develop, test, use or encourage other countries to use nuclear weapons. They also agreed to help victims of nuclear weapon's usage and testing and also agreed to clean …
Pax Christi AGM 2021 – message and reports
Message from Co-President, Pax Christi International, Sr Wamuyu WachiraPeace! What a great day to gather for your Annual General Meeting, the eve of the Feast of Pentecost, a time to remember in a special way God’s ever presence in your lives and in the world. May I take this opportunity to congratulate Ellen Teague and …
Pax Christi Quiz- Rounds 1 and 2
Round 1: Peace 1. Which young Pakistani advocate for girls’ education won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014? 2.Which Pope was Time's Person of the Year in 1962 for his role mediating in the Cuban Missile Crisis? He also started the Second Vatican Council. 3.What famous French palace gives its name to a peace treaty …Pax Christi Quiz: Round 3
Round 3: General knowledge 1.Which suffragette is depicted on a mural on the side of the Lord Morpeth pub in Bow, London? 2. Which scientist is known as the first computer programmer? 3.Where is the film/musical Hairspray based? 4.Which actor has been nominated for an Oscar 8 times and never won? 5. What is the …Pax Christi- Round 4
Round 4: Famous first sentences 1."Alice was beginning to get very tired of sitting by her sister on the bank, and of having nothing to do: once or twice she had peeped into the book her sister was reading, but it had no pictures or conversations in it, “and what is the use of a …
Peace Sunday 2021
A CULTURE OF CARE AS A PATH TO PEACE World Peace Day theme chosen by Pope Francis. Promoted with the support of the International Affairs department, Catholic Bishops' Conference, England and Wales Pax Christi depends very much on financial contributions we receive from Peace Sunday parish collections. In the present circumstances we would be doubly …
Pilgrimage for Peace fundraiser
Walking, cycling, speaking up for peace!Choose your date between15 - 21 May 2021 From Matt Jeziorski, Executive Committee member Rarely has the imperative to be creative in our fundraising been as urgent as it is in 2021 and we can all find imaginative ways to raise funds for the ongoing work for Pax Christi. On …
Pilgrimage for Peace Quiz
Join us for an evening of quizzing as for our Pilgrimage for Peace fundraiser! Individuals and teams are very welcome for a range of rounds covering peace, general knowledge, observation skills and more! To register go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlduGupzopE9CujtTCyZFMwDzZmB5pNsOM If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Aisling at education@paxchristi.org.uk For more …
Post Easter reflections 2019
Sunday reflections from Easter - Pentecost To deepen our understanding of Gospel nonviolence, we invited seven members of Pax Christi to explore the powerful readings for the Sundays after Easter – readings that tell us something of the struggle of the early Christian communities to create a life-path for themselves built on the life and …Privacy Policy
Pax Christi Privacy Policy About Pax Christi Pax Christi is a non-profit, unincorporated membership organisation which works to build a world where people can live in peace, without fear of violence in any form. Pax Christi is rooted in Catholic Christianity but is open to all who share its values and work. Pax Christi works to …
Remember Palestine this Advent & Christmas
2020: Kairos Palestine Alert with prayer, analysis and Advent reflections from Palestine. HEAR FROM OUR PARTNERS IN PALESTINE DIRECTLY: Christmas Video Messages from the Arab Educational Institute and a thorough update on their work this year. Christmas message from Wi'am Centre PRAYER AND ACTION FOR PALESTINE THIS ADVENT & CHRISTMAS 2019 In Bethlehem, Christmas …
Remembrance 2019
Our resources on the theme of Remembrance to help you to commemorate the peace message. Leaflet with ideas on how to approach Remembrance (produced for 2018 but still relevant) . This image has been commissioned by the First World War Peace Forum as something that might be used across the country in association with Remembrance Day No …Shop
Our shop is now open!! Orders will be sent out on Monday's and Wednesday's.The Wall – Supporting Resources
Additional resources and background information for The Wall education resource Video: Bethlehem Hidden from View Video: The Iron Wall Part 1 (Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6) Video: Bethlehem Checkpoint Slideshow: Something Inside so Strong Slideshow: Images of Bethlehem Sumud Sumud is Arabic for Steadfastness Sumud, for Palestinians, means preserving deep roots with their …
Work for us
Pax Christi is an international Catholic movement for peace, based on the gospel, inspired by faith and Catholic Social Teaching. The well-established British section of Pax Christi works within the Church, with ecumenical partners and with all who are putting into practice the work of peace, built on justice, reconciliation, and active nonviolence. …
Resources
We offer a wide range of resources and publicity material to help you promote the work of Pax Christi and the work for peace. Why not run your own stall? Run your own stall with Pax Christi publications and resources at an event in your local area! If you would like some ideas for Stalls …
September-December 2018
November 2018: Peace groups gather to say ‘No more war: let’s make peace happen.’ Several hundred people gathered in London on 11 November, members and supporters of the First World War Peace Forum, to reflect on the impact of war on the world and re-commit to building peace in the years ahead. More pics of …