Ecumenical and Interreligious Dialogue
Catholic Ecumenism
Designed to introduce the Catholic Church’s commitment to and involvement in ecumenism since the Second Vatican Council. The resource defines key terms and definitions which will assist those exploring ecumenism for the first time.
Uses: Staff meeting, retreat; Chaplain/Chaplaincy Leader; Religious Education (Christ in Culture 10, World Religions 11, In Search of the Good 12); English (Literacy, Writer’s Craft, Media Studies); Native Studies (Aboriginal Cultures, Aboriginal Beliefs, Values and Aspirations in Contemporary Society); Equity and Inclusive Education (Religious Accommodate Guidelines); Family Studies (Individuals and Families in Diverse Society).
The Catholic Church and Interreligious Dialogue
This resource presents the origins of Nostra Aetate and its impact on interreligious dialogue, both in Canada and abroad over the past 50 years, and most notably the renewed relationship between the Catholic Church and the Jewish people.
Uses: Staff meeting/retreat; Chaplain/Chaplaincy Leader; Religious Education (Christ in Culture 10, World Religious 11, In Search of the Good); English (Literacy, Writer’s Craft, Media Studies)); History (World History, Canadian History); Law (Canadian and International Law); Equity and Inclusive Education (Religious Accommodation Guidelines).
Catholics and Muslims in Canada
Designed to coincide with the conclusion of Ramadan (Id al-Fitr, July 18), this resource focuses on relations between Catholics and Muslims in Canada.
Uses: Staff meeting/retreat; Chaplain/Chaplaincy Leader; Religious Education (World Religious 11); English (Literacy, Writer’s Craft, Media Studies); Equity and Inclusive Education (Religious Accommodation Guidelines)