The Catholic Peace Foundation “Peace begins in the mind” is the guiding principle of the Catholic Peace Foundation (Katholische Friedensstiftung). The goal of the foundation is to appropriate funds for the Institute for Theology and Peace. Immanuel Kant captures the essence of this challenge: “Peace must be endowed.” Peace is not, like our hands or our heart, in the natural make-up of man. We must develop and protect peace with all our strength – but first we must begin with our rationality. The challenge begins with the definition. If the world is unable to find a common understanding about what peace is, how can it be possible to secure peace universally, regardless of culture or religion? The Catholic Peace Foundation needs people who support research, publication and teaching. Service to peace is a gift to mankind and a dedication to Christ. As a benefactor you affect society – reaching beyond your own lifespan – just like the wisdom of the great thinkers. With the Catholic Peace Foundation you can also become a peace benefactor. Catholic Peace Foundation (DE)