October 2018: Voices for Those in Poverty

Calendar
This month’s calendar offers daily reflections and actions to celebrate EFJ’s theme for the month of October 2018: Rejoice and Be Glad: Voices for Those in Poverty.  

A True Encounter with the Poor: Quotes on Poverty by Pope Francis

Activity
This video uses quotes from Pope Francis on the issue of global poverty. To view the artistic reflection, click here: http://bit.ly/2O6pp8Y. Quotes and citations used in this video are listed in the...
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And St. Francis Preached to the Birds

Prayer
This video puts the lines of the prayer “And St. Francis Preached to the Birds” to music for an easy-to-use resource to start a parish meeting, youth group event, service trip, or religion class....
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Catholic Social Thought and Politics

Reflection
Fr. Fred Kammer reflects on the very relevant connection between Catholic social thought and politics in this timely resource.  

Living CST: Jimmy Carter

Prayer Service
This prayer service reminds us of the faith that has moved U.S. President Jimmy Carter to dedicate himself to human rights, global healthcare, and peace for many decades and that continues to...
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Prayer that All May Find a Home

Prayer
As we mark World Homeless Day (October 10) and World Habitat Day (October 1), let us pray for those who do not have decent housing and the security of a home.  

Prayer in a Time of Crises

Prayer
At this time of crisis in the Church and crisis in our country, we are called to pray for discernment and hope as we struggle to find a way forward.  

Poverty, Inc.

Film Discussion Guide
This film discussion guide helps us discern what actually helps those in poverty and what current programs, policies, and systems may be well-meaning but do not create long-term change.  

Rejoice and Be Glad: Praying the Rosary for Global Social Justice

Prayer
The Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary are a way to reflect on bringing Catholic social teaching into our daily lives.  

Child Marriage Quiz

Quiz
This short 11-question quiz on child marriage is a useful activity to open up a discussion on this important topic.  

Child Marriage

Fact Sheet & Handout
This fact sheet defines child marriage, looks at its implications for human flourishing, and provides discussion questions rooted in Catholic social tradition. An accompanying quiz on child...
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Encyclical Outlines

Toolbox
These reformatted resources outline key Catholic social tradition documents. Rerum Novarum (On the Condition of Labor), Pope Leo XIII, 1891 Quadragesimo Anno (The Reconstruction of the Social...
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