Catholic Social Tradition Principles

Fact Sheet & Handout

Migrant and Refugee Fact Sheet

Terminology around migration is often confusing. This fact sheet explains the important nuances between terms such as migrants, forcibly displaced people, refugees, internally displaced persons, and...
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Litany

100 Days of Prayer: November 3-9

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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Fact Sheet & Handout

Fair Trade and Sustainable Halloween Treat Guide

This bulletin insert explains the connections between CST, fair trade, and sustainability and provides suggestions for places to source Halloween candy that support workers' rights and care for the...
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Reflection

Indigenous Peoples' Day and Catholic Social Teaching

Some states and cities in the United States are celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day in place of Columbus Day. Learn about why communities are making this switch and how Catholic Social Teaching...
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Bulletin Insert

Catholic Social Teaching and the Death Penalty

Use this bulletin insert for education on how Catholic Social Teaching promotes an end to the death penalty and to learn how to advocate against this injustice.
Prayer

Christ's Seamless Garment

This prayer remembers the seamless garment that Christ wore and calls us as the Body of Christ to take on all people's concerns for justice as the seamless garment we wear.
Activity

Just Music Playlist: Liberation

The Just Music Playlist provides a list of songs with discussion questions about a particular theme. The theme for this month's playlist is liberation.
Prayer

Psalm of Liberation

This prayer by Jane Deren asks for the freedom needed to work for justice in the world by liberating ourselves and calling upon God.
Reflection

Film Discussion Guide: El Deportado

“El Deportado” is a short documentary that was created as a collaboration between faculty and students at Creighton University in Omaha, NE.  The documentary provides personal testimonies of...
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Lectionary Reflection

Lectionary Reflection: Season of Creation Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time [c]

Use this lectionary reflection for September 8, 2019 to highlight the Season of Creation and the upcoming Synod on the Amazon.
Reflection

Prophets of Liberation: Moses and Saint Oscar Romero

Learn about the similarities between how Moses and Saint Oscar Romero were called to overcome fear and to use their voices prophetically. Then consider how you are being called to work as a prophet...
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Film Discussion Guide

The Prodigal Son, the Death Penalty, and Reconciliation

In her Catholic Women Preach reflection, Krisanne Vailliancourt Murphy, Executive Director of Catholic Mobilizing Network, preaches on the Return of the Prodigal Son. Use this discussion guide and...
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