Catholic Social Tradition Principles

Prayer After Charlottesville

Prayer
After the recent acts of racism in Charlottesville, Virginia, we pray that we may find ways to move forward towards the light, not back into the the shadows of hatred and violence.  

May We Speak of Peace

Prayer
We pray for peace at a time of words of war; join us with this prayer.

Introduction to the Pastoral Circle

Activity
This video introduces the four moments of the Pastoral Circle: experience, analysis, reflection, and action. The Pastoral Circle is an invaluable tool to respond to the challenges in our community,...
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The Pastoral Circle

Activity
The four moments of the Pastoral Circle form the bedrock for Christian and other faith traditions around the world in responding to the challenges of communities, nations, and the world. This...
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Themes of Catholic Social Teaching

Toolbox
These seven reflections on the themes of Catholic social teaching have been revised, updated, and reformatted. Themes of CST: Care for God’s Creation Themes of CST: The Common Good Themes of...
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CST and SDGs: Life Below Water

Reflection
This resource discusses the threats to our world’s oceans, seas, and aquatic life and offers quotes from Pope Francis on the importance of water for human flourishing.

Celebrating the Legacy of Pope Paul VI

Prayer
Inspired by the words of Pope Paul VI, this prayer reminds us “We are all children of the same God.”  
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In Remembrance of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Prayer
This prayer of remembrance gives us words and images to recall “the skies that rained down fire” and to continue to ask forgiveness for the violence of the first nuclear attacks that took place...
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Youth Building Peace

Prayer
This prayer for August 11th, United Nations’ International Youth Day, asks that the Gospel messages of peace and reconciliation fill the hearts and minds of young people around the globe.  
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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

Film Discussion Guide
The HBO film The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks is based on Rebecca Skloot’s 2010 book of the same title about the life of Henrietta Lacks, a woman whose cancer cells revolutionized medical...
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Monthly Calendar: August 2017: Fostering a Culture of Peace: Embracing the Themes of Catholic Social Thought

Calendar
This month’s calendar offers daily reflections and actions to celebrate EFJ’s theme for the month of August 2017: Fostering a Culture of Peace: Embracing the Themes of Catholic Social Thought.

I Am Jane Doe

Film Discussion Guide
I Am Jane Doe discloses the hidden truth about Backpage.com, an online classified website that, along with information about bikes for sale and apartments for rent, runs a thriving internet-enabled...
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