Our Bodies are Nature Prayer
Pray and celebrate all bodies that are made in the image and likeness of God.
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Archive for category: Call to Community, Family, and Participation
“Water, Oil, Flame”
A discussion guide focused on Chapter 4 in Tattoos on the Heart that walks a student through the differences between Sacrament and sacrament in the context of the book.
Sr. Norma Pimentel, M.J. Keynote Reflection
This 2023 Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice (IFTJ) keynote guide offers an opportunity to delve into the address of Sr. Norma Pimentel (Executive Director, Catholic Charities, Rio Grande Valley). Pimentel’s talk amplifies the stories of walking with migrants and the opportunities many have to stand in solidarity with those searching for a more robust life. View the YouTube playlist of all IFTJ 2023 mainstage content.
Ellie Hidalgo Keynote Reflection
This 2023 Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice (IFTJ) keynote guide offers an opportunity to delve into the address of Ellie Hidalgo, co-director of Discerning Deacons. Hidalgo’s talk amplifies the role of Diakonia, the opportunity to go out to serve and uplift women in their call to do justice.
YouTube playlist of all IFTJ 2023 mainstage content: http://bit.ly/IFTJkeynote23
Advent Journaling
Advent Journaling for Young People – Prepare the Way and celebrate Advent with daily journaling prompts. Reflect on the themes of hope, peace, love, and joy. This Advent resource was created for use in elementary grades and can be used in faith formation settings.
Everyday People
Everyday People Prayer centers on the goodness and mercy people can access and practice daily. This prayer won the Catholic Social Teaching Month prayer and poem competition in the Diocese of Cleveland in the Fall of 2023. Kathleen Collins, OFS, wrote it. Collins is a secular Franciscan.
Christmas Carol
Hope for the Holidays is designed as a light-hearted and approachable tool for people to navigate their feelings of hopelessness by widening their vision towards the common good in society and the Church. We chose an excerpt from Chapter 6 as a way to showcase how author Charles Dickens encouraged his audiences in A Christmas Carol to honor Christ at Christmas by advancing works of Christian justice.
Hope for the Holidays: Finding Light at the Darkest Time of the Year was written by Paul E. Jarzembowski and published by Paulist Press in 2023.
Miguel Pro
Fr. Miguel Agustín Pro, S.J., celebrates his feast day on November 23. Pro centered his life around supporting those who were poor and vulnerable. He supported them through the sacraments and with money. He was executed in Mexico City, Mexico on November 23, 1927.
Tattoos on the Heart Excerpt
This text selection is meant to be read alongside Tattoos on the Heart. The Power of Boundless Compassion, written by Fr. Greg Boyle, S.J. The text is an excerpt from Chapter 3: “Compassion”. We selected this resource for October 2023 in conjunction with the theme of Boundless and Beloved for our Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice, which is scheduled for Oct. 28-30.
Peace and Justice Trivia
This trivia game includes themes, places, and people whose lives and work are rooted in Catholic Social Teaching. The game can be played in pairs or small groups to engage students in our shared history. You will need a deck of cards for this activity. This game was created for the Stuart Center for Mission
