The United Nations Unit

This unit provides an introduction to the United Nations, various UN bodies and specialized agencies, the UN Charter, and various UN conventions and treaties. The Vatican's support of, and...

International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflicts

This resource features facts and reflections on the degradation of the environment caused by war and armed conflicts. Two case studies illustrate the environmental devastation caused by conflicts...

Prayer Service for the Eradication of Poverty

This three-page resource is a formatted, ready-to-use prayer service on ending poverty. It includes leader roles, prayers, and a scriptural reflection on the story of the Good Samaritan.  

Prayer for Educators of Justice and Peace

A Catholic prayer service for peace rooted in scripture and Catholic Social Teaching, this Litany of Light invites reflection on global conflict, including tensions with Iran. Ideal for classrooms,...

Rights of Older Persons

This unit on the rights of older persons features a quiz about older persons in the U.S. and worldwide and includes prayers and Catholic Social Teaching to reflect on the dignity of older persons, as...

A Day in the Life of a Global Citizen

This unit features a global citizenship quiz, along with dicussion questions and a prayer.

Prayer Service for Global Solidarity

This prayer service reminds us of our call to be in solidarity with our sisters and brothers around the globe.
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National Hispanic Heritage Month

This unit highlights National Hispanic Heritage Month. Included is a prayer to celebrate diversity, a reflection with corresponding discussion questions, and a group activity that aims to raise...

Work as Key to the Social Question

This resource features quotations taken from several major Catholic Social Teaching documents that treat the topic of work. Discussion questions are included.

Prayer of the World's Children

This prayer responds to the holistic needs our the world's youth.