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.

 

Activity

World Food Day Quiz

World Food Day is October 16. Use this Hunger/Food Quiz to reflect with your class or group.
Activity

World Hunger Crisis

Communities around the world are facing extreme hunger alongside issues of conflict, climate change, COVID-19, and the cost of rising food. Catholic Relief Services assembled a resource alongside...
Activity

Web Quest: Solidarity and Option for the Poor and Vulnerable

This is a web quest resource based on Matthew 25. Participants are encouraged to look up faith based and national organizations to show how they are in solidarity with the poor, the vulnerable and...
Reflection

Catholic Social Teaching: Rooted and Renewing

The Catholic Social Teaching: Rooted and Renewing reflection invites us to consider how consciously making daily decisions from the perspective of CST, in solidarity with all those who suffer and all...
Fact Sheet & Handout

Education for Justice 2022 Summer Reading List

These recommendations for summer reading are organized by spiritual reading, non-fiction, and fiction. These works are connected to one or more themes of Catholic Social Teaching and highlight...
Film Discussion Guide

Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am

Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am is a documentary about the Catholic writer’s life. Use this film discussion guide to accompany a viewing of the film. Commemorate Black History Month...
Lesson Plan

Crash Film Lesson Plan

This lesson plan is a companion to the film Crash (2004). During the lesson, students  follow a character throughout the movie and consider the question: What happened in the relationships between...
Book Discussion Guide

Fratelli Tutti Discussion Guide

Pope Francis signed his third encyclical, Fratelli Tutti: On Fraternity and Social Friendship, on October 3, 2020. The document promotes a new vision of social friendship and encourages readers to...
Fact Sheet & Handout

Fratelli Tutti Infographics

The Vatican prepared these infographics to accompany the release of Pope Francis' third encyclical, Fratelli Tutti: On Fraternity and Social Friendship. They visually summarize key themes and points...
Film Discussion Guide

The Human Element

In the Human Element, photographer James Balog explores how the four natural elements (water, fire, air, and earth) are impacted by the fifth element: humans. As people change the elements through...
Video

Video: The Holy Family's Migration Journey

This guided imaginative prayer invites you to enter into the nativity story from the perspective of the Holy Family and their migration journey. Explore how this 2,000-year-old story ties to issues...
Fact Sheet & Handout

Migrant and Refugee Fact Sheet

Terminology around migration is often confusing. This fact sheet explains the important nuances between terms such as migrants, forcibly displaced people, refugees, internally displaced persons, and...