Prayer

Prayer for These Times

During this time of uncertainty and fear, this prayers calls to God as a beacon of hope. As we long for clarity, healing, and peace, we call upon God's mercy and compassion.
Activity

Catholic Social Teaching EFJ Curriculum Map

For anyone currently teaching Elective C: Living as a Disciple of Jesus Christ in Society from the USCCB's Doctrinal Framework Curriculum, we have created a guide that maps EFJ resources to standards...
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Reflection

Care for the Vulnerable and COVID-19

Our faith and Catholic Social Teaching call us to care for those who are in the greatest need, and we must remember communities at the margins who are vulnerable to COVID-19 due to social, economic...
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Prayer

Examen for Life During COVID-19

The Examen is a traditional method of prayerful awareness that is a bedrock in Ignatian spirituality and Jesuit education. Especially in times of uncertainty and rapid change, taking time to reflect...
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Activity

Women's History Month Card

In honor of Women's History Month, print this card template to thank the women who are models for justice in your own life. Use the line at the bottom of the cover to write the name of the person...
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Bulletin Insert

Faces of DACA

This bulletin insert shares the stories of five young people currently living with DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) status. As the country awaits the Supreme Court's ruling on the...
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Prayer

Prayer of Renewal

As we move through the season of Lent and transition from winter to spring, we look to God for renewal in ourselves and our common home.
Reflection

World Water Day: Water and Climate Change

World Water Day is observed each year on March 22 to highlight the importance of water as a basic need and human right. The 2020 World Water Day theme is water and climate change. Use this reflection...
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A poem in the middle of a sunny grassland as the sun shines with no one looking at it. Decipher the poem with your own interpretation of Lent's meaning through line.
Prayer

Lenten Poetry Companion

Using poetry as a companion for prayer can be a rich and engaging endeavor. Poetry invites the listener into participation in the unfolding layers of meaning that come from the nuances of language,...
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Prayer

100 Days of Prayer: March 1-7

Created by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange, 100 Days of Prayer provides daily prayer intentions related to social justice issues and for the most vulnerable members of society. Use the prayers in...
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Reflection

Love Requires Justice: Art as a Medium to Address Systemic Racism

High school senior Chloe Becker reflects on the mural she painted of important African and African American saints as a medium to start a conversation in her community about systemic racism and white...
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Prayer

100 Days of Prayer: February 9-15

Created by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange, 100 Days of Prayer provides daily prayer intentions related to social justice issues and for the most vulnerable members of society. Use the prayers in...
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