Peace Camp Mission Statement

In response to the increasing prevalence of violence in our homes, schools, neighborhoods and nations, Peace Camp actively engages youth in a variety of activities that teach practical and valuable lifelong lessons in resolving conflicts peacefully. Peace Camp provides young adults with the experiences of community living, spiritual reflection and leadership roles. Peace Camp affirms a deeply rooted commitment by women religious to model and promote peace, unity, and reconciliation among those whom they serve.

Peace Camp Vision Statement

As an outward expression of their passion for peace, congregations of women religious collaborate to expand the Peace Camp concept initiated in 2001 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden, Pa. By sharing common mission and diverse gifts, this collaboration signifies a far-reaching, dynamic approach to empowering more young people to positively affect the peace process in their community circles of living and to successfully inspire them to become the peace leaders of tomorrow in the wider circles of the world. This Peace Camp collaboration serves as a model and inspiration for the emergence of experiences designed to help youth across the country understand the critical need for peace and how, with hopefulness and desire, they can respond openly to this urgent need.

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