Catholic Social Tradition Principles

Catholic Social Teaching and Racism in Education

Reflection
Learn about key moments in from history that have perpetuated racism in the education system in the United States to the present moment. Discussion questions invite critical thinking around the...
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A Lamentation and Prayer for Action Against Racism

Prayer
This prayer of lamentation mourns Black lives lost due to the sin of racism. We are called to embrace and embody gospel values in order to transform sinful structures of racism and...
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George Floyd, Minneapolis Protest, Ahmaud Arbery & Amy Cooper Discussion Guide

Film Discussion Guide
This discussion guide provides questions to help students connect issues of systemic racism with current events as discussed in an 18-minute video by Trevor Noah of the Daily Show. In the video,...
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Examen for White Allies

Prayer
The Examen for White Allies invites white people to reflect and become aware of the systemic racial oppression that our society is built upon, how they benefit from it, and how they can use their...
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Four Ways for White People to Challenge White Apathy

Reflection
In his famous “Letter from a Birmingham Jail,” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. poignantly stated that the greatest obstacle toward freedom and a world of racial justice is "not the White Citizen’s...
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A CST Prayer for a More Just World

Prayer
A prayer that Catholic Social Teaching can guide us as we work to build a just future in the world that we imagine where all human life and creation may flourish in harmony.

A CST Guide to a More Just Future

Reflection
As people of faith who are called to hope, we can begin to imagine and plan for a better future even in this dark time. Catholic Social Teaching offers guidance as we ponder what kind of new world we...
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Catholic Social Thought and Empowerment

Reflection
Catholic thought has evolved from just helping people to promoting their empowerment as “artisans of their own destiny." Explore the difference between helping and empowerment in justice work...
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As this kayak sits in the water drifting toward its peace, regain yours. Reflect on Easter to help you do so.

Easter with an Amazonian Face

Reflection
Connect with global voices on climate change through Easter with an Amazonian Face, a resource created by the Inter-Religious Working Group on Extractive Industries (IRWGEI). Read reflections on...
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Migrant Workers' Rights and COVID-19

Reflection
During COVID19, there has been a great deal of talk regarding essential workers. In many ways, the virus has reminded us of those workers we frequently forget or outright ignore. Learn how COVID-19...
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The Human Element

Film Discussion Guide
In the Human Element, photographer James Balog explores how the four natural elements (water, fire, air, and earth) are impacted by the fifth element: humans. As people change the elements through...
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Prayer for These Times

Prayer
During this time of uncertainty and fear, this prayers calls to God as a beacon of hope. As we long for clarity, healing, and peace, we call upon God's mercy and compassion.