Catholic Social Tradition Principles

Fact Sheet & Handout

Fratelli Tutti Infographics

The Vatican prepared these infographics to accompany the release of Pope Francis' third encyclical, Fratelli Tutti: On Fraternity and Social Friendship. They visually summarize key themes and points...
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Prayer

Post-Election Prayer

This post-election prayer asks for openness to walk a path towards peace and unity as a country and to choose light over division in the days, weeks, and months after the election.
Film Discussion Guide

A Guide to Compassionate Conversations

Based on a video in partnership with Faith in Public Life, this guide details eight key components of compassionate conversations. Reflective questions and examples are provided to participants think...
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Fact Sheet & Handout

Voting Rights Timeline

The Voting Rights Timeline shows the major developments to voting rights in the United States from 1776 to 2020. Follow along the timeline to see the expansion of voter rights throughout United...
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Activity

Physically Distanced Service Ideas

Your usual service programs might not be feasible to do this year; however, there are still plenty of ways to provide service to your community especially through education, advocacy, and prayer. Use...
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Fact Sheet & Handout

Racial Justice Movie Guide

Use the Racial Justice Movie Guide for information on 11 movies and documentaries that explore themes of racial justice in the United States. This guide contains short summaries of the movies, links...
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Prayer

A Prayer for Creation and Migration

September marks the Season of Creation as well as World Day of Migrants and Refugees. As we reflect on the interconnections between climate change and migration, we invite you to pray for creation...
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Prayer

Season of Creation Jubilee Prayer

As we enter the Season of Creation, we hold and uplift the current turmoil of the world. We pray for guidance to explore the theme of Jubilee for the earth, as we find radically new ways to live in...
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Reflection

Catholic Social Teaching and Racism in Education

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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Film Discussion Guide

John Lewis: Good Trouble

This film discussion guide provides questions to go along with the documentary about civil rights leader John Lewis. Topics covered include commitment to Nonviolence, voter rights, and the role of...
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Prayer

A Lamentation and Prayer for Action Against Racism

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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Film Discussion Guide

George Floyd, Minneapolis Protest, Ahmaud Arbery & Amy Cooper 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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