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.

 

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Reflection

Pope Francis on Sustainable Urban Communities, Encounter, and Solidarity

Pope Francis reminds us that we cannot simply work for the environment in our communities without concern for “the cry of the poor.” He believes all is interconnected and we must hear “both the...

Lights, Camera, Advent!

In many ways, Advent unfolds as a film would. Creative Voice and former EFJ intern, Angel Mortel, works with Brave New Films producing social justice documentaries. “We go through Advent with the...

Pope Francis’s 2016 Urbi et Orbi Christmas Message

This artistic photo reflection uses quotes from Pope Francis’s Urbi et Orbi message for Christmas. To view the reflection, click here: http://bit.ly/2zcGeKR.

Fostering a Culture of Peace: Embracing the “Us”

Creative Voice Meghan Clark, Ph.D., writes, “Fostering a culture of peace necessarily begins with embracing our one human family, embracing the us.” This reflection on global solidarity leads us...

Fostering a Culture of Peace: Embracing the "Us"

This photo reflection is accompanied by the song A Place Called Home, performed by David Haas, Marty Haugen, and Michael Joncas. To view the artistic reflection, click here: http://bit.ly/2wpVz7b.
Prayer

Moving Through God’s World

As people of faith, we are called to reflect on why and how we travel. This prayer is meant to help us to do so as World Tourism Day is celebrated on September 27.
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Film Discussion Guide

Winfrey and Wiesel: Auschwitz

Today, we must remember again what happened in Nazi Germany. In 2005, renown author and human rights advocate Elie Wiesel returned to the Auschwitz concentration camp where he was imprisoned as a...
Prayer

Celebrating the Legacy of Pope Paul VI

Inspired by the words of Pope Paul VI, this prayer reminds us “We are all children of the same God.”  
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Prayer

In Remembrance of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

This prayer of remembrance gives us words and images to recall “the skies that rained down fire” and to continue to ask forgiveness for the violence of the first nuclear attacks that took place...
Prayer

Youth Building Peace

This prayer for August 11th, United Nations’ International Youth Day, asks that the Gospel messages of peace and reconciliation fill the hearts and minds of young people around the globe.  
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Litany

Manchester Bombing: Another Dark Day

This litany remembers the victims of the bombing in Manchester, England, on May 21, 2017.  
Reflection

We Are Called

This artistic reflection is based on the song “We Are Called,” written and performed by David Haas: http://bit.ly/2j8XKbz.