CST Valentines

Activity
These printable valentine cards are rooted in principles of Catholic Social Teaching (CST). Share messages of love for justice and all of creation this Valentine's Day!

WebQuest: Black American Poets, Writers, and Painters

Activity
This activity invites students to learn about the contributions of Black poets, writers, and painters by researching answers to questions online. Commemorate Black History Month in your classroom,...
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Litany of Thanksgiving for the Contributions of Black Americans

Litany
We give thanks for the contributions of Black American creative voices and the richness their creativity brings to the world. This litany praises poets, dramatists, novelists, and artists for their...
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Video: Lead Us, Lord

Video
This is a video adaptation of the prayer Lead Us, Lord. This prayer asks for the grace to move from complacency to action, from building walls of division to creating bridges of unity, and from...
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A Prayer for Blessed Rutilio Grande

Prayer
We remember Blessed Rutilio Grande on the day of his beatification on January 22, 2022.

A Prayer for Peace in the New Year

Video
As we enter a new year with so many challenges, this one-minute video prayer asks that we do God's will by being peacemakers who bring peace and justice to our suffering world. This prayer...
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Many Ways to Advocate Against Trafficking

Lesson Plan
This lesson plan was written based on an article by Sr. Jeanne Christensen and is shared here with the permission of Global Sisters Report, a project of the National Catholic Reporter. Access a...
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Pope Francis' 2022 World Day of Peace Message

Reflection
Pope Francis' 2022 World Day of Peace Message discusses themes of intergenerational encounter, education, and work as integral components to build paths to peace. The reflection summarize's Pope...
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Prayer for Struggling Families

Prayer
This prayer uplifts families around the world that are struggling in the face of uncertainty, racism, poverty, and violence. We pray to Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, the Holy Family, that our prayers...
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Prayer for Epiphany

Prayer
As we conclude the Christmas season by celebrating Epiphany on January 6, we are invited to move beyond darkness to a deeper sense of the possibilities of the kingdom of God, justice, and peace.

Prayer for International Human Solidarity Day

Prayer
As we celebrate International Human Solidarity Day on December 20, this prayer calls us to move beyond our individual lives to be in solidarity with others so that we may all taste the harvest of...
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Prayer for Human Rights

Prayer
The Prayer for Human Rights can be used on December 10 to honor Human Rights Day, a day to commemorate the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations. We pray for the...
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