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

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

Canticle of Creation Activity
ActivityLearn more about what a canticle is and take a moment to write your own canticle to celebrate the Season of Creation. Traditionally, a canticle is a short song or hymn from scripture that is not...

Caring for the Environment and Each Other
Film Discussion GuideIn the 2024 papal encyclical Laudate Deum, Pope Francis challenges us to heed both the "cry of the earth and the cry of the poor," urging reflection on the legacy we leave for future generations. A...

Season of Creation 2024
ActivityA Catholic liturgical guide for the 2024 Season of Creation, featuring reflections on the readings, general intercessions, final blessings, and music suggestions.

Grant us the Courage Video Prayer
VideoEmbrace a prayer that stems from summoning the courage to safeguard all living beings and creatures. This prayer won the Education for Justice Earth Day contest in Spring 2024. It is written by...

Doing Faithjustice Discussion Guide
Book Discussion GuideIn the latest edition of Doing Faithjustice, Fred Kammer S.J., a lawyer, activist, and Jesuit priest, addresses the pressing issue of human poverty and injustice amidst our consumer-driven,...

Laudato Si' and Ecological Conversion
ReflectionLearn about 'ecological conversion' in the context of Laudato Si' and how Pope Francis calls each of us to make individual lifestyle choices and to work for structural change to protect the integrity...

Video: Ecological Examen
VideoUse this two minute guided prayer to express gratitude for the gifts of creation and to reflect on where we have fallen short in our call to care for creation and, therefore, our sisters and brothers...

Our Bodies are Nature Prayer
PrayerPray and celebrate all bodies that are made in the image and likeness of God.

A Magnificat for Us
PrayerCentering social justice through lifting up God and God’s goodness, this prayer invites us to be grateful for God’s work in our lives and pray for more just and equitable communities.