Christmas Social Media Package

Download EFJ social media images, crafted in 1080×1080 resolution for Instagram and Facebook, and share them on your social media feeds or bulletin. These images focus on the theme of the Season of...
As these candles sit on the table and light up the room be reminded of Jesus' light. The light he brought during his resurrection and when he returns.

Advent Reflection: "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel"

Reflection
This Advent season, as we prepare our hearts for Christ in our midst, let us hold in our hearts those in our lives and those whom we have yet to meet who patiently wait for comfort, peace, and...

Las Posadas: Walking with Jesus and Mary Today

Prayer Service
This prayer service provides a script, readings, and directions for your community to join in the Las Posadas tradition, the re-enactment of the journey of Mary and Joseph as they seek refuge in...

Canticle of Zechariah: Advent Reflection (English & Spanish)

Reflection
This reflection uses the words of the Canticle of Zechariah and draws on photos and music to spread a message of hope and compassion in this Advent season. Prepare your heart for the Advent season...

A Christmas Prayer

Prayer
Phillip Berrigan's prayer serves as a reminder that the sins of war and the arms trade continue to exist and shatter the lives of God’s people and creation. Like Berrigan, let us refuse to be...

Christmas Prayer: Help Us See You

Prayer
"Christmas Prayer: Help Us See You" offers a prayer focused on recognizing Christ in the world, especially in those who are marginalized or suffering. The prayer encourages reflection on how we can...

Advent: Re-examining Gift-Giving Practices and Catholic Social Teaching

Reflection
During Advent, we are called to reflect on Christ’s message of love and justice, challenging consumerism and focusing on ethical and meaningful giving. Catholic Social Teaching encourages...

Litany to Our Lady of Guadalupe

Litany
Our Lady of Guadalupe represents Mary's care for the poor, the disenfranchised, and those who are not privileged. She calls us to work together as her children so life can flourish even in...

Advent Meditation: In Suspense and Incomplete

Reflection
In this Advent meditation, James Hug S.J. invites us to reflect on the sacred Fullness of Time, through Teilhard de Chardin, S.J.'s famous prayer and a reflective adaptation of the Creed for Advent....

Black Catholic History Month Prayer

Prayer
Prayer for Black Catholic History Month This prayer to Our Lady of Africa expresses gratitude for her guidance, especially for members of the African diaspora, during Black Catholic History Month....

Hunger and Conflict Resource

Activity
Since the 1960s, the Catholic Church has shifted from just war theory to strongly condemning war due to its destructive impact, especially on human rights and hunger. Popes from John XXIII to Francis...

Classroom Listening Circle Post Elections

Activity
Facilitate a co-created post-election Listening Circle to provide a respectful space for students to share feelings and perspectives. Through guided prompts, prayer, and consensus-building, students...