Catholic Social Tradition Principles

Reflection

Reflection on Called to Care

As a way to honor and celebrate the Season of Creation, take time to reflect on the intersectionality of care for creation and nonviolence in our world today. The Season of Creation begins on...
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Prayer

Called to Care Prayer

As a way to honor and celebrate the Season of Creation, take time to reflect on the intersectionality of care for creation and nonviolence in our world today with our prayer titled, "Called to Care. ...
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Reflection

All Are Welcome Reflection

A reflection written around National Coming Out Day that centers inclusion. National Coming Out Day is observed on October 11.
Prayer

All Are Welcome Prayer

A prayer written around National Coming Out Day that centers inclusion. National Coming Out Day is observed on October 11.
Prayer

Prayer As We Begin Again

A prayer marking this season of transition and an opportunity to be invited onto sacred ground, into healing, and into seeking justice.

Prayer for St. Phoebe

A prayer inspired by St. Phoebe who heard God's call to minister in the early days of the Church. She loved deeply and shared great courage. Her feast day is September 3. Discerning Deacons shared...
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Activity

Call to Community Activity

Learn more about yourself and your community through this journaling activity to begin the school year. Take time to answer questions and reflect with your class or at home with your family.
Reflection

Catholic Case for Pronouns

“A Catholic Case for Choosing Your Own Pronouns” was published by Outreach: A LGBTQ Catholic Resource in April 2023. Jim McDermott, S.J., wrote the original article, and Education for Justice...
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Fact Sheet & Handout

CST, Human Trafficking and Asian American Women

Catholic Social Teaching offers insights as to how we can advocate for an end to human trafficking and guidance as to why we need to bring an end to it. Knowing the types and examples of trafficking...
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Fact Sheet & Handout

CST and Farming

Learn more about Catholic Social Teaching’s outlook on food and agriculture through different encyclicals, documents, and homilies. Explore documents that have continued to inform the teachings of...
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Prayer

End of the Year Blessing

Take a moment to share this blessing with those around you who have finished the academic year. Acknowledge those who strive for peace, those who are weary in the year’s completion, and those whose...
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Reflection

Ukraine Peace

Learn more about a Just Peace Framework to help share a broader vision of human dignity and working for the common good. Examine this framework through the lens of the war in Ukraine to reflect on...
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