Act and Pray for Peace

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Updated September 2025

As Catholics, we strive to follow Jesus, the Prince of Peace, through the priorities and decisions of our everyday lives. As members of the Church of St. Timothy Catholic Community, we affirm a commitment to outreach and peace as a core element of our shared mission.
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Act for peace

Shortly after the tragic shooting at Annunciation on August 27, Principal Matt DeBoer said, "When you pray, move your feet. So I beg you, I ask you to please pray, but don't stop with your words. Let's make a difference and support this community, these children, these families, these teachers. Never again can we let this happen."

Below are some ways that you can "move your feet" to care for victims of violence and to join with others in working for a just peace. Click on the bold titles of organizations to be directed to these resources.

Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota Hope and Healing Fund
This fund provides financial support to the Church of the Annunciation for the needs of the church and school and to provide support to those affected by the tragedy.

Sandy Hook Promise - Preventing Gun Violence
Founded after the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, this non-profit organization seeks to partner with educators, students, parents, and volunteers to prevent gun violence. On the website you can also join your name to the over 12,000,000 people who have already made the promise to protect children from gun violence.

Nuns Against Gun Violence
Join Catholic Sisters and allies in affirming the value of human life through prayer, education, and advocacy for common sense, evidence-based gun violence prevention.

Pax Christi International
This Catholic peace movement of 120 member organizations worldwide promotes peace, respect for human rights, justice, and reconciliation around the world.
Pray for peace

In prayer we lift our hearts and minds to God who in Christ has experienced every human emotion. "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." (Psalm 34:18)

If you are struggling to find words to express yourself, click on the titles of prayers below to allow others' words to bring what is within you to before the Lord.

Prayer for Peace
(attributed to St. Francis of Assisi)

Sad, Tired, and Angry: A Prayer in the Face of Gun Violence
(Fr Jim Martin, SJ)

Prayer for Peace
(Pope Francis)

Prayer for Peace After Gun Violence
(Education for Justice)