Catholic Social Tradition Principles

Reflection

Laudato Si' and Ecological Conversion

Reflection

Visions and Hopes for the New Year - 2020 (English and Spanish)

Education for Justice’s annual journaling activity calls for refection rooted in gratitude for the past year and hope for what is to come.
Reflection

Catholic Social Thought and Conversion

We are called to conversion not only at Baptism and Confirmation, but throughout our lives. In this resource, Fr. Fred Kammer, S.J., invites us to reflect on conversion as “a change of...
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Video

Video: The Holy Family's Migration Journey

This guided imaginative prayer invites you to enter into the nativity story from the perspective of the Holy Family and their migration journey. Explore how this 2,000-year-old story ties to issues...
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Prayer

Catholic Social Teaching and Human Rights Today: A Prayer

This prayer reminds us of the interconnection between social and economic human rights and asks that every person, created in the image of God, may live fully, develop, and flourish.
Fact Sheet & Handout

CST Definitions for Children

This handout provides age-appropriate definitions for the principles of Catholic Social Teaching for students in grades pre-K-8.
Prayer

Ashes and Smoke: "Set the World on Fire" Without Burning Out

We are called to work for justice, but sometimes as ministers we are in danger of becoming burned out. This prayer experience provides a written reflection, song, and guided questions to help you...
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Litany

100 Days of Prayer: November 24-30

Created by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange, 100 Days of Prayer provides daily prayer intentions related to social justice issues and for the most vulnerable members of society. Use the prayers in...
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Reflection

Just Music Playlist: Peace

The Just Music Playlist provides a list of songs with discussion questions about a particular theme. The theme for this month’s playlist is peace.
Activity

The Salvadoran Martyrs and their Legacy for Justice

On November 16, 2019, we commemorate the anniversary of the martyrdom of the Jesuits and their companions in El Salvador. Explore a brief history of the Salvadoran civil war and discover the enduring...
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Book Discussion Guide

Book Review: They Will Inherit the Earth

In this book review and reflection, learn about  John Dear 's new book in which he explores what it means to "inherit the earth" and to be peaceful in a time characterized by climate change.
Prayer

Muslim, Jewish, and Christian Prayer for Peace

This interfaith "Prayer for Peace" calls Muslims, Jews, and Christians to join hands in friendship and to seek the way of peace together.