Catholic Social Tradition Principles

Prayer for Struggling Families

Prayer
This prayer uplifts families around the world that are struggling in the face of uncertainty, racism, poverty, and violence. We pray to Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, the Holy Family, that our prayers...
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Pope Francis' 2022 World Day of Peace Message

Reflection
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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Many Ways to Advocate Against Trafficking

Lesson Plan
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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Prayer for Epiphany

Prayer
As we conclude the Christmas season by celebrating Epiphany on January 6, we are invited to move beyond darkness to a deeper sense of the possibilities of the kingdom of God, justice, and peace.

Prayer for Human Rights

Prayer
The Prayer for Human Rights can be used on December 10 to honor Human Rights Day, a day to commemorate the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations. We pray for the...
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An Examen for Social Media

Prayer
This reflection and prayer invite us to take "a long, loving look" at the problems with social media and provides questions to prayerfully consider how we encounter beauty and brokenness in its...
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Prayer to Deliver us from the Legacy of Slavery and Racism

Prayer
December 2 is the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery. Use this resource in your prayer today, for global deliverance from the sins of racism and slavery. Commemorate Black History...
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Prayer for Racial Justice

Prayer
This prayer recognizes that our history is one of resistance to God's call of inclusion and that this resistance continues to the present. We ask God for mercy and healing and that our words and...
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The New Teachers

Prayer
The Catholic Church continues to grapple with its role in the legacy of Indigenous boarding schools and colonization. This prayer invites us to open our eyes to our colonizing ways and to the...
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Litany for Extinct Species

Litany
The Litany for Extinct Species laments the loss of all extinct species, and uplifts, in particular, the 23 species most recently declared extinct in the United States in 2021. The litany includes a...
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Prayer in Times of Distress

Prayer
We pray that God guide us through periods of distress toward a world of peace and justice. For all people who cry out in distress to our God, we pray that we have the courage and compassion to...
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CST Jeopardy

Activity
This activity tests students' knowledge on all things Catholic Social Teaching! Use the game board with a class as a fun way to teach students about different aspects of CST, including themes,...
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