Discuss differences between ecumenical and interfaith dialogue considering, for example:

• ecumenical dialogue is based on a shared life in Christ and an imperative to seek unity with other Christians (e.g., Jesus prays to the Father in John 17:11-21 that his disciples become one)
• the goal of interfaith dialogue is not unity, but overcoming misunderstandings so as to discern where people of all faith traditions can act together in pursuit of the common good
• distinctions in prayer (e.g., ecumenical members praying to the same God, interfaith members coming together to pray according to their own traditions).

Recognize positive and negative effects of language (e.g., spoken, written, body) on individuals and society.

Discuss factors that contribute to effective religious and spiritual dialogue such as:

• recognizing the dignity of the person
• ethics (i.e., the search for the good)
• use of prayer
• hospitality towards all
• valuing 'right relationships'.

Describe how individuals can help develop and engage in what Pope Francis describes as a 'culture of encounter' (e.g., The Common Witness Project).

Discuss the relevance of the Prayer of St. Francis for Catholics engaging in dialogue.

Describe the importance of expressing and holding true to one's beliefs and identity when engaging in dialogue (e.g., ecumenical, interfaith, non-religious).

Provide examples of how the following can affect dialogue:

• striving for unity versus uniformity
• engaging to learn versus indifference or stereotyping
• intending to collaborate versus to convert.

Investigate commonalities among Christianity, Judaism and Islam beginning with Abraham and his two sons Isaac and Ishmael.