Call to Community, Family, and Participation

Mass for Creation

Prayer
Catholic Climate Covenant created a mass template that can be used to uplift care for creation. This Mass guide offers hope in the midst of the climate crisis.

CRS Global Food Update Discussion Guide

Activity
In Summer 2023, CRS published a update on the impact of our global food crisis. Through the lens of the pastoral circle, the discussion guide walks participants through questions, prayer, and ideas...

Synodal Process and Inclusion

Take a more reflective look into the Synod on Synodality to prepare your heart in understanding issues and opportunities that face the synodal process in October 2023. Be more attentive to...

All Are Welcome Reflection

Reflection
A reflection written around National Coming Out Day that centers inclusion. National Coming Out Day is observed on October 11.

All Are Welcome Prayer

Prayer
A prayer written around National Coming Out Day that centers inclusion. National Coming Out Day is observed on October 11.

Prayer As We Begin Again

Prayer
A prayer marking this season of transition and an opportunity to be invited onto sacred ground, into healing, and into seeking justice.

Prayer for St. Phoebe

A prayer inspired by St. Phoebe who heard God's call to minister in the early days of the Church. She loved deeply and shared great courage. Her feast day is September 3. Discerning Deacons shared...

Call to Community Activity

Activity
Learn more about yourself and your community through this journaling activity to begin the school year. Take time to answer questions and reflect with your class or at home with your family.

Catholic Case for Pronouns

Reflection
“A Catholic Case for Choosing Your Own Pronouns” was published by Outreach: A LGBTQ Catholic Resource in April 2023. Jim McDermott, S.J., wrote the original article, and Education for Justice...

CST and Farming

Fact Sheet & Handout
Learn more about Catholic Social Teaching’s outlook on food and agriculture through different encyclicals, documents, and homilies. Explore documents that have continued to inform the teachings of...

End of the Year Blessing

Prayer
Take a moment to share this blessing with those around you who have finished the academic year. Acknowledge those who strive for peace, those who are weary in the year’s completion, and those whose...

Kino Community Conversation

Reflection
Reflect on the opportunity of radical welcome through the lens of individuals engaged in work through Kino Border Initiative located in Nogales, Sonora, México.  This resource is centered around...