Keeping Christ’s Promise Prayer

Prayer
Praying for Native American Heritage Month, we reflect on the Native American and Indigenous Peoples who have come before us and on whose land many of us live. We pause to recognize the harm forced...

Called to Dismantle Polarization

Reflection
After elections, it's easy to fall into polarized camps, but this leads to division and distracts from the true Christian mission of compassion and unity. Pope Francis urges believers to...

Election Toolbox

Toolbox
We hope that you will use this collection of resources, both new and revised, to help guide discussion and discernment in the weeks leading up to the election. The following resources are...

Petitions for an Election Year

Prayer
These petitions invite us to pray for all members of our communities, especially those impacted by the decisions we make. Together, let’s continue to uphold the dignity of every person as we...

Bulletin Insert - Racial Justice and U.S. Elections (revised)

Bulletin Insert
The crisis of inequality creates deep divisions between people and communities, despite progress in reducing extreme poverty. Rising wealth inequality, especially impacting women, Indigenous peoples,...

Student Guide on Racial Justice and the U.S. Elections

Activity
The crisis of inequality creates deep divisions between people and communities, despite progress in reducing extreme poverty. Rising wealth inequality, especially impacting women, Indigenous peoples,...

Conversations in Conflict - Post Election material

Activity
One-on-one conversations, even amid disagreement, offer opportunities to build empathy and understanding, with Catholic Social Teaching emphasizing reverence for human dignity as a guide for handling...

Student Guide on Poverty and U.S. Elections

Activity
Those in poverty face not only a lack of basic necessities but also social exclusion, limited access to education, and vulnerability to climate change. Explore the intersection of economic justice,...

Bulletin Insert: Poverty and U.S. Elections (revised)

Bulletin Insert
Explore how those in poverty face not only a lack of basic necessities but also social exclusion, limited access to education, and vulnerability to climate change. This bulletin insert examines...

Student Guide on Environmental Justice and the U.S. Elections

Activity
Climate change is deeply intertwined with poverty, as its consequences often stem from actions that go against the fundamental values of humanity. Our tradition calls us to protect the life and...

Bulletin Insert: Environmental Justice and the U.S. Elections (Revised)

Bulletin Insert
Our tradition calls us to protect the life and dignity of every person, and it is increasingly evident that this responsibility is inseparable from the care and defense of all creation. Reflect on...

Student Guide on Peace and Security and U.S. Elections

Activity
The results of the U.S. election season will reverberate far beyond our borders, as policy decisions made in Washington have a profound impact both domestically and globally. Explore the intersection...