Global Solidarity

Solidarity “is the firm and persevering determination to commit oneself to the common good of all and of each individual, because we are all really responsible for all.” Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church, #193

A peaceful vigil with people holding candles and Ukrainian flags, expressing global solidarity for the people of Ukraine.Explore a rich collection of resources that bring the principle of global solidarity in Catholic Social Teaching to life. Grounded in the Gospel call to love our neighbors as ourselves, these materials inspire reflection, learning, and action toward building a world rooted in justice, compassion, and unity.

Education for Justice and Global Solidarity:

  • Reflections and Prayers: Deepen your understanding of global solidarity through faith-based meditations and spiritual exercises.
  • Educational Resources: Lesson plans, activities, and discussion guides to engage students and communities in understanding solidarity and its practical implications.
  • Multimedia Content: Videos, stories, and graphics that highlight real-world examples of solidarity and its transformative impact.
  • Advocacy Tools: Resources to support efforts for global justice, human dignity, and partnership with marginalized communities.

These resources provide a profound exploration of solidarity as a call to action, emphasizing our shared responsibility to support one another across borders, cultures, and socio-economic divides. Whether for classroom use, parish discussions, or personal enrichment, they empower individuals to live out the Church’s vision of a unified human family.

 

Reflection

Pax Christi International Calls for an End of Escalating Violence in Israel & Palestine

This press release by Pax Christi International summarizes the escalating violence between Israel and Palestine and includes reflection questions for group discussion. Copyright © 2015, Pax...
Prayer Service

Building a Global Community: Promoting and Protecting the Human Dignity of the World's Citizens

This prayer service commemorates the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) put forth by the United Nations on December 10, 1948. Copyright © 2015, Education for Justice, a project of...
Prayer

Prayer for Inclusion

This prayer celebrates the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that seeks to end discrimination in the workplace, to provide equal employment and opportunities for people with...
Creative Voice

From Lidia Bastianich’s Family Table

Creative Voice Lidia Bastianich joins EFJ once again and invites us to gather around her table and celebrate the joy of a communal meal.  
Bulletin Insert

World Mission Day, October 15

World Mission Day is celebrated every year to celebrate missionaries in the Catholic Church and support them through prayer, action, and giving. This bulletin insert provides an overview of what...
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Reflection

Catholic Social Thought and Solidarity

In this resource, Fr. Fred Kammer, S.J., looks at the history of the idea of solidarity as a core principle of Catholic Social Teaching and the reflections of our recent popes on the implications of...
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Reflection

Pope Francis: Dialogue is a Way to Peace

Pope Francis recently visited Bosnia and Herzegovina, still recovering from a bloody war two decades ago that pitted different ethnic and faith communities against each other, to proclaim that...
Prayer

Prayer for a Renewed World

We pray with these words for a world that desires the fullness of life and renewal in the face of so much suffering.  
Bulletin Insert

International Public Service Day: Hearts and Hands for Others, June 23

International Public Service Day honors federal, state, and municipal employees around the globe. Use your heart and hands to give to others by serving in your community. Here are some...
Creative Voice

A Day in Palestine

This reflection offers the perspective of one American student during a day in Palestine: exploring the streets of Ramallah, speaking with young Palestinian students, and encountering the reality of...
Prayer Service

Mediterranean Sea: A Growing Graveyard for Migrants

This longer prayer service educates people of faith about the horrific plight of migrants trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea. It lays out our Church's response to their quest for a life of...
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Prayer

Pope Francis’ Prayer to Our Blessed Mother for Migrants

Pope Francis offered this prayer to Our Mother of Migrants, asking Mary to protect her lost and wandering children as they seek rest, welcome, refuge, and peace.