Catholic Social Tradition Principles

Prayer Service

Living CST: Robert F. Kennedy

This prayer service uses quotes from Robert F. Kennedy, a transformed leader who spent his career as a politician putting the marginalized and impoverished at the center of his policy...
Prayer

Prayer on the Feast of St. Cecilia

On November 22, the feast of St. Cecilia, let us celebrate the great gift of music and the community that it can create.  
Film Discussion Guide

Coco

Coco tells the story of Miguel, a young musician who goes on a journey during Día de los Muertos. The rich symbolism and spiritual themes of death, self-discovery, family, and forgiveness are...
Calendar

November 2018: Voices for Subsidiarity

This month’s calendar offers daily reflections and actions to celebrate EFJ’s theme for the month of November 2018: Rejoice and Be Glad: Voices for Subsidiarity.
Activity

Themes OF CST: The Signs of the Times

A 2018 monthly resource, “CST Themes: The Signs of the Times,” reviews both some recent challenges to social justice and recent signs of hope and connects these to themes of Catholic social...
Prayer

To Be Worthy to Live in These Times

This prayer calls each of us to reject indifference and work towards reconciliation and communion to all those who experience discrimination and injustice.  
Calendar

October 2018: Voices for Those in Poverty

This month’s calendar offers daily reflections and actions to celebrate EFJ’s theme for the month of October 2018: Rejoice and Be Glad: Voices for Those in Poverty.  
Activity

A True Encounter with the Poor: Quotes on Poverty by Pope Francis

This video uses quotes from Pope Francis on the issue of global poverty. To view the artistic reflection, click here: http://bit.ly/2O6pp8Y. Quotes and citations used in this video are listed in the...
Prayer

And St. Francis Preached to the Birds

This video puts the lines of the prayer “And St. Francis Preached to the Birds” to music for an easy-to-use resource to start a parish meeting, youth group event, service trip, or religion class....
Reflection

Catholic Social Thought and Politics

Fr. Fred Kammer reflects on the very relevant connection between Catholic social thought and politics in this timely resource.  
Prayer Service

Living CST: Jimmy Carter

This prayer service reminds us of the faith that has moved U.S. President Jimmy Carter to dedicate himself to human rights, global healthcare, and peace for many decades and that continues to...
Film Discussion Guide

Poverty, Inc.

This film discussion guide helps us discern what actually helps those in poverty and what current programs, policies, and systems may be well-meaning but do not create long-term change.