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The Church's teaching on justice and peace is soundly rooted in the
Old and New Testaments. That the covenant demands
justice is a constant theme of the prophets.
Jesus Christ is the Son of God and our Savior. He came to set us
free from sin. Through Him, we have life in all its
fullness and know God as our Father.
From the proclamation of Jesus' birth to His farewell at the Last
Supper, His mission brought justice and peace for all
people. The Catholic Church clearly teaches that our
Christian faith gives us serious social
responsibilities. All of us are called to work for God's
kingdom of justice and peace in the world. We follow the
example of Jesus, who had compassion for all people.
Children need to be given opportunities to practice fairness and
forgiveness in their daily lives. The family is the most
important place for developing the virtues of justice,
mercy, and peace.
 Quiet
Time
Spend time in quiet reflection, praying with your child about his or
her worries. Encourage your child to place his or her
worries in Jesus' hands and to ask Jesus for courage.
Invite your child to show you the quiet prayer he or she
learned this week (see page 228).
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