Media, Faith, and Culture

"The proclamation of Christ's Gospel urges us to build living communities of faith, bearers of hope and love, to bring about and nurture throughout the world a civilization of truth and love and a culture of life, in which each human person will be able to respond both as an individual and as part of a community to his or her vocation as one of God's children in the fullness of Christ." (#39)

"…the pastoral approach to culture focuses on real situations so as to open them to the universal message of the Gospel." (#6)

-Towards A Pastoral Approach To Culture, Pontifical Council For Culture

It is important to recognize that popular culture shapes us, as well as reflects our values. Examining our culture can be a very effective means of calling attention to critical issues in this society and in the global community, issues that are related to justice and peace for all. This section explores popular culture in light of Catholic Social Teaching through resources with questions for reflection and discussion. We invite your suggestions and your contributions.

CST & Movies

Tools & Backgrounders

Movie Discussion Guides

CST & Music

CST & Book Discussion Guides

CST & Art

"Every true work of art is potentially a way into religious experience."
-Towards A Pastoral Approach To Culture, #17, Pontifical Council For Culture

  • Marys of the Americas Litany and Images
  • Fair Trade and Other Alternative Suppliers
  • May: Month of Mary, Month of Mothers

    • TV Shows [Future]

    "Television and radio can be a means of cultural formation and development, and also of evangelization, a way of reaching out to those who have no point of contact with the Gospel or the Church in secularized societies."
    -Towards A Pastoral Approach To Culture, #9, Pontifical Council For Culture

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    Culture Connections

    PowerPoints

    Links to CST related Podcasts

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    Streaming Videos

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