Catholic Social Tradition Principles

Prayer

JRS: Prayer for Myanmar

The JRS Prayer for Myanmar uplifts prayers of justice and peace for the people of Myanmar in this time of violence and unrest. To learn more about the ongoing conflict, please...
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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...
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Video

Video Prayer: World Water Day

This is a video adaptation of a prayer for World Water Day. The video prayer is available in English and...
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Prayer

A Prayer for Peace in Ukraine

This prayer asks the Prince of Peace to provide comfort to the people of Ukraine and that the people of Russia meet the demand for peace.
Reflection

CST and the Voting Rights Struggle (2022)

The dignity of the human person demands that all citizens have the opportunity to freely exercise their right to vote. This resource provides a brief history of voting rights in the United States and...
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Activity

CST Valentines

These printable valentine cards are rooted in principles of Catholic Social Teaching (CST). Share messages of love for justice and all of creation this Valentine's Day!
Activity

WebQuest: Black American Poets, Writers, and Painters

This activity invites students to learn about the contributions of Black poets, writers, and painters by researching answers to questions online. Commemorate Black History Month in your classroom,...
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Litany

Litany of Thanksgiving for the Contributions of Black Americans

We give thanks for the contributions of Black American creative voices and the richness their creativity brings to the world. This litany praises poets, dramatists, novelists, and artists for their...
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Video

Video: Lead Us, Lord

This is a video adaptation of the prayer Lead Us, Lord. This prayer asks for the grace to move from complacency to action, from building walls of division to creating bridges of unity, and from...
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Video

A Prayer for Peace in the New Year

As we enter a new year with so many challenges, this one-minute video prayer asks that we do God's will by being peacemakers who bring peace and justice to our suffering world. This prayer...
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Lesson Plan

Many Ways to Advocate Against Trafficking

This lesson plan was written based on an article by Sr. Jeanne Christensen and is shared here with the permission of Global Sisters Report, a project of the National Catholic Reporter. Access a...
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Reflection

Pope Francis' 2022 World Day of Peace Message

Pope Francis' 2022 World Day of Peace Message discusses themes of intergenerational encounter, education, and work as integral components to build paths to peace. The reflection summarize's Pope...
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