Catholic Social Tradition Principles

CST and Housing in a Time of COVID and Climate Change

Reflection
Catholic Social Teaching has long taught that the right to decent housing is a fundamental human right that is necessary to promote the life and dignity of the human person. With new health and...
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Prayers for Communities Joining the Laudato Si' Action Platform

Prayer
Beginning on St. Francis Day 2021 (Oct. 4), Catholics are invited into 40-days of prayer leading up to the official launch of the Laudato Si' Action Platform (LSAP)on Nov. 14. The Dicastery for...
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EFJ Peace and Justice Calendar 2021-2022

Calendar
EFJ’s annual Peace and Justice Calendar is filled with notable dates for the 2021-2022 academic year. Links to EFJ resources are included to help you celebrate and remember individuals and social...
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Prayer Service for the 20th Anniversary of 9/11

Prayer Service
The upcoming anniversary of 9/11 offers us an opportunity to prayerfully reflect on that tragedy and on the challenge of creating a more peaceful world in memory of those lost and wounded by the...
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IPCC 6th Assessment Report Overview for Educators

Fact Sheet & Handout
The recent UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 6th Assessment Report reveals the urgent action needed to address the impacts of climate change. This overview for Catholic educators explains...
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Jubilee for the Earth: Podcast Study Guide

Book Discussion Guide
"Jubilee for the Earth” is a podcast mini-series about biodiversity and our sacred story produced by the Missionary Society of St. Columban, a society of priests and lay people who live and share...
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Season of Creation: Catholic Liturgical Guide

Lectionary Reflection
This year, 2021, the  theme for the Season of Creation is “A Home for All?  Renewing the Oikos of God.”  This booklet introduces the Season of Creation and offers resources for celebrating...
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Examen: The Cry of the Earth as a Cannonball Moment

Prayer
A cannonball moment, in the Ignatian tradition, refers to a specific moment in the story of St. Ignatius of Loyola, when a wartime injury spurred a lifelong conversion. For us, living with the...
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Prayer Service in a Time of War

Prayer Service
The updated version of the resource is a general prayer for peace during war, while the original resource has a special focus on the war in Iraq.

Prayer to Begin Again

Prayer
As we look to the end of the summer and prepare to begin another academic year, we pray that our spirits be renewed amid the uncertainty and anxiety in this difficult time of world crises.

The Option for the Poor Quiz

Quiz
This quiz asks questions and provides statistics about how COVID-19 affected poverty rates in the United States. Use this quiz to gauge student knowledge on poverty before beginning a new unit or...
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CST and Economic Security

Reflection
This reflection discusses Catholic Social Teaching on economic security in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Reflection questions, suggested actions, and a prayer are included.