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.

A Scriptural Reflection on Migrants: Solidarity, Hope, and Hospitality

Prejudice against migrants and concern for their welfare is a major concern for the Church. Use this resource to take a closer look at how our faith calls us to respond with compassion, solidarity,...

Hunger - Why Africa?

This Food for Thought explores why hunger and poverty in so prevalent in the African continent and gives basic recommendations for food security for Africa.

The Social Concerns of the Church (Sollicitudo Rei Socialis)

HIV/AIDS Unit

This unit on AIDS offers facts, a quiz, quotes from Catholic Social Teaching, and case studies of some young and old people in Africa impacted by AIDS.

Journey through Africa: Central Africa

As part of our Journey through Africa, this unit focuses on Central Africa and includes a case study on the war for resources in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and a role-playing activity on...

Journey through Africa: Southern Africa

As part of our Journey through Africa series, the Southern Africa unit explores the region through a role play activity, a traveler's log, case studies, a fact sheet on the HIV/AIDS crisis, a quiz,...

Journey through Africa: East Africa

In response to the Pope's recent call for more attention on Africa, highlight East Africa and a case study on Gender, Water and Poverty in Uganda as part of our Journey through Africa series.

Journey through Africa, Introduction (Images)

At a time when representatives from the Vatican are meeting to "express the spiritual closeness of John Paul II and the solidarity of the universal Church to the peoples and local Churches in...

Journey through Africa, Introduction (Text)

At a time when representatives from the Vatican are meeting to "express the spiritual closeness of John Paul II and the solidarity of the universal Church to the peoples and local Churches in...

Prayer for Victims of Natural Disasters

The Marys of the Americas Litany

Litany

This litany celebrates the images of the Virgin Mary present in many different Hispanic cultures. Images correspond to each of the prayers in the litany. Because the images are picture files and take...

Prayer for Sudan

As part of our exploration of interfaith solidarity, we offer a special prayer for use on behalf of the victims of the terrible atrocities in Sudan.