Catholic Social Tradition Principles

It's Time to Break Something: Ash Wednesday Reflection with Questions

Reflection
This short Ash Wednesday reflection written by Sr. Norma Pimentel, M.J. invites us to consider what habits need to be broken during this Lenten season in order to create a more just world. Related...
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A Prayer for Companionship

Prayer
This prayer calls us to be aware of what gives movement to our steps: love. May we take that love and carry it forth, beyond borders. In the spirit of Pedro Arrupe, S.J., the founder of Jesuit...
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Setting Norms for Challenging Conversations

Fact Sheet & Handout
This series of resources provides professional development for anyone who would like to learn how to set norms for culturally relevant and challenging conversations in their classroom or community....
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Guided Visual Prayer: The Incarnation in Everyday Life

Prayer
This interactive prayer experience invites participants to use a pen and piece of paper to pray through drawing and journaling. This guided meditation provides space to reflect where you experience...
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Introduction to Media Literacy

Fact Sheet & Handout
Use this resource to engage in conversation around media literacy. Included are discussion questions related to the rise of misinformation due to social media, the role of corporate influence on...
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Prayer for the Epiphany 2021

Prayer
This prayer for Epiphany invites us to open our longing hearts to the Holy Family and to recognize today's migrants as holy families. May the light of Epiphany bless us with a vision of a just and...
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Teach Me to See You, Oh Lord

Prayer

Alternative Giving for Christmas 2020

Fact Sheet & Handout
This Christmas, foster a culture of peace by supporting the mission of these social justice organizations and fair trade shops.

Lessons Plans for Fratelli Tutti

Lesson Plan
In an increasingly divided world, Pope Francis calls us to breakdown barriers through reconciliation and encounter in his new encyclical Fratelli Tutti. This guide provides lesson plans, prayer,...
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Lead Us, Lord

Prayer
This prayer asks for the grace to move from complacency to action, from building walls of division to creating bridges of unity, and from apathy to compassion. We pray that justice, dignity, and...
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Fratelli Tutti Advent Reflections

Reflection
As we wait again for the celebration of the birth of Christ, let us wait reflecting on the wisdom expressed in Pope Francis’ encyclical, Fratelli Tutti; may Francis’ words lead us on this...
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Prayer for All Veterans

Prayer
In this prayer, we thank God for all veterans, for their service and sacrifice. We ask for healing and peace for all veterans who come back injured or traumatized. We ask for peace in all regions...
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