November 2015
Non-Christian Traditions: Islam
In Commemoration of The 50th Anniversary of Vatican II’s Nostra Aetate (The Church and Other Religions), Santa Teresa Parish presents a five part series about non-Christian traditions. Promoting mutual respect and understanding to create a more peaceful world characterized by tolerance and good will. “The Catholic Church rejects nothing that is true and holy in these religions. She regards with sincere reverence those ways of conduct and of life, those precepts and teachings which, though differing in many aspects from…
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Non-Christian Traditions: Hinduism
In Commemoration of The 50th Anniversary of Vatican II’s Nostra Aetate (The Church and Other Religions), Santa Teresa Parish presents a five part series about non-Christian traditions. Promoting mutual respect and understanding to create a more peaceful world characterized by tolerance and good will. “The Catholic Church rejects nothing that is true and holy in these religions. She regards with sincere reverence those ways of conduct and of life, those precepts and teachings which, though differing in many aspects from…
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Non-Christian Traditions: Zen Buddhism
In Commemoration of The 50th Anniversary of Vatican II’s Nostra Aetate (The Church and Other Religions), Santa Teresa Parish presents a five part series about non-Christian traditions. Promoting mutual respect and understanding to create a more peaceful world characterized by tolerance and good will. “The Catholic Church rejects nothing that is true and holy in these religions. She regards with sincere reverence those ways of conduct and of life, those precepts and teachings which, though differing in many aspects from…
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Non-Christian Traditions: Jainism
In Commemoration of The 50th Anniversary of Vatican II’s Nostra Aetate (The Church and Other Religions), Santa Teresa Parish presents a five part series about non-Christian traditions. Promoting mutual respect and understanding to create a more peaceful world characterized by tolerance and good will. “The Catholic Church rejects nothing that is true and holy in these religions. She regards with sincere reverence those ways of conduct and of life, those precepts and teachings which, though differing in many aspects from…
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Non-Christian Traditions: Judaism
In Commemoration of The 50th Anniversary of Vatican II’s Nostra Aetate (The Church and Other Religions), Santa Teresa Parish presents a five part series about non-Christian traditions. Promoting mutual respect and understanding to create a more peaceful world characterized by tolerance and good will. “The Catholic Church rejects nothing that is true and holy in these religions. She regards with sincere reverence those ways of conduct and of life, those precepts and teachings which, though differing in many aspects from…
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Interfaith Candlelight Prayer Vigil for Peace
In light of the recent violence in Baton Rouge, Turkey, France, Baghdad, Dallas and various other places, we invite you to an interfaith prayer service for peace. Join us so that we can pray together for the victims of violence and the strength to combat it by being peacemakers. We will pray for the courage to take action on behalf of those suffering injustice and to comfort those suffering from violence. We will pray together to remind ourselves of God’s…
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Open House: Santa Teresa Parish
Have you ever wondered what Catholics believe and do? Santa Teresa Parish would like to welcome you to an Open House that will feature a talk about Catholicism and a chance to meet and talk with Catholics in our community 7:00 pm - approximately 7:40: presentation about Catholicism 7:40 pm: Q & A 8:00 pm: one-on-one conversation with Catholics and others in attendance
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Learn About Baha’i
Santa Teresa Inter-Faith Committee Invites you to come and learn about the Bahá'í Faith Our Speaker will be Summer Henderson. The Bahá’í Faith began with the mission entrusted by God to two Divine Messengers—the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh in Persia. The Báb, the Herald of the Bahá’í Faith, appeared in the middle of the 19th century, announcing a second messenger to come. Bahá’u’lláh—the “Glory of God”—is the Promised One foretold by the Báb and all of the Divine Messengers of the past.…
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Meet a Mormon
Santa Teresa SAM’S Inter-Faith Committee invites you to come and meet a Mormon. Our Speaker, Garth Pickett has invited members of the Mormon Community to come and share their faith with us this evening. Avila Hall
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Interfaith Passover Unity Seder
Led by Rabbi Laurie Hahn Tapper and Father George Aranha, this interfaith celebration of a Passover Seder will include Jewish, Christian and Muslim participants. Members of other Faith traditions are welcome, as well. RSVP by March 20 to Carol Rossi, 408-264-9786 or rossitwo@sbcglobal.net Questions: contact diane@jvalley.org or call 408-357-7504 Unity Seder Flyer
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Film Premiere: St. Francis of Assisi and the Sultan of Egypt
During the Crusades, Saint Francis of Assisi risked his life by walking across enemy lines to meet the Sultan of Egypt, the Muslim ruler Al-Malik al-Kamil. This remarkable encounter, and the commitment to peace of the two men behind it, sucked the venom out of the Crusades and changed the relationship between Muslims and Christians for the better. Featuring dramatic reenactments and renowned scholarship, this amazing story is brought to life in "The Sultan and the Saint." Scholars interviewed include…
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SiVIC Annual Assembly, SiVIC Forum & Stewardship Group
Join us for a celebration of the Silicon Valley Interreligious Council and our work to promote a more just and compassionate community. Earlier this year, the Board of Supervisors endorsed the Charter for Compassion and declared our county to be “Compassionate Santa Clara County.” What would a compassionate county look like? Hear a panel discussion with community leaders, governmental officials, and religious leaders engage the theme. We’ll also have a guest choir, awards honoring those people who have helped make…
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