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

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.

Romero

The film, Romero, has become a classic in its depiction of a modern hero of social justice. In the film, set in the late 1970s, the civil war in El Salvador is heating up. This film guide provides a...

Prayer of Global Solidarity

Women in Darfur

This timely four-page resource focuses attention on what is happening to women in Darfur. Read about the realities of women in the refugee camps and the challenges they face on a daily basis. This...

Marian Pilgrimage of Global Solidarity (English & Spanish)

Lesson Plan

This two-page reflection resource features images of Mary from four countries: Mexico, Poland, Algeria, and Vietnam. The resource encourages readers to take a "pilgrimage" with Mary during the month...

Latin America through the Eyes of Oscar Romero

Prayer Service

Throughout much of Central and Latin America, Saint Óscar Romero is revered as a prophet who truly lived and proclaimed the option for the poor and vulnerable--the voiceless. Today, the voiceless...

Backgrounder w/ Activities: Biblical Foundations of Justice

The call to be people of justice is part of God's ongoing revelation in scripture. This background resource with activities is designed to lay the groundwork for understanding the biblical...

Bulletin Insert: Iraqi Refugees: A "Red Light of Alarm"

Refugees are leaving Iraq at a rate of 3,000 a day, according to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). This two-pager (perfect for a bulletin insert!) details the plight of Iraqi...

A Journey Towards Unity: Hagia Sophia in Turkey

Lesson Plan

This resource explores Pope Benedict's 2006 trip to Turkey and provides several engaging activities to explore the topic of Christian unity and inter-religious dialogue. The places the Pope visited...

Create a Global Solidarity Advent Calendar

This resource provides instructions on constructing an Advent Calendar of Global Solidarity. As we strive to be in global solidarity with people in all parts of the world, especially those who are...

Debt, Poverty, and the Bible

This resource is a Scripture study from Jubilee USA to show how the imperative for debt relief has biblical roots.

Darfur Crisis Worsens: A Call to Conscience

Since the signing of a peace agreement between the Sudanese government and one of the three rebel groups in Darfur in May 2006, the violence has only worsened, with more civilian and humanitarian aid...

Elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (August 2006)

In July 2006, an historical event took place in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC): the first democratic elections in over forty years took place. However, the country still faces great...