Catholic Social Tradition Principles

Reflection

Canticle of Zechariah: Advent Reflection (English & Spanish)

This reflection uses the words of the Canticle of Zechariah and draws on photos and music to spread a message of hope and compassion in this Advent season. Prepare your heart for the Advent season...
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Prayer

A Christmas Prayer

Phillip Berrigan's prayer serves as a reminder that the sins of war and the arms trade continue to exist and shatter the lives of God’s people and creation. Like Berrigan, let us refuse to be...
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Prayer

Christmas Prayer: Help Us See You

"Christmas Prayer: Help Us See You" offers a prayer focused on recognizing Christ in the world, especially in those who are marginalized or suffering. The prayer encourages reflection on how we can...
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Gift boxes of all colors and sizes stacked up on top of each other with bows; calling to reflect on the spiritual impact of gift-giving in excess.
Reflection

Advent: Re-examining Gift-Giving Practices and Catholic Social Teaching

During Advent, we are called to reflect on Christ’s message of love and justice, challenging consumerism and focusing on ethical and meaningful giving. Catholic Social Teaching encourages...
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Black Catholic History Month Prayer
Prayer

Black Catholic History Month Prayer

Prayer for Black Catholic History Month This prayer to Our Lady of Africa expresses gratitude for her guidance, especially for members of the African diaspora, during Black Catholic History Month....
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Activity

Hunger and Conflict Resource

Since the 1960s, the Catholic Church has shifted from just war theory to strongly condemning war due to its destructive impact, especially on human rights and hunger. Popes from John XXIII to Francis...
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Activity

Classroom Listening Circle Post Elections

Facilitate a co-created post-election Listening Circle to provide a respectful space for students to share feelings and perspectives. Through guided prompts, prayer, and consensus-building, students...
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Prayer

Keeping Christ’s Promise Prayer

Praying for Native American Heritage Month, we reflect on the Native American and Indigenous Peoples who have come before us and on whose land many of us live. We pause to recognize the harm forced...
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Reflection

Called to Dismantle Polarization

After elections, it's easy to fall into polarized camps, but this leads to division and distracts from the true Christian mission of compassion and unity. Pope Francis urges believers to...
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Prayer

Petitions for an Election Year

These petitions invite us to pray for all members of our communities, especially those impacted by the decisions we make. Together, let’s continue to uphold the dignity of every person as we...
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A hammer breaking what holds racism together.
Bulletin Insert

Bulletin Insert - Racial Justice and U.S. Elections (revised)

The crisis of inequality creates deep divisions between people and communities, despite progress in reducing extreme poverty. Rising wealth inequality, especially impacting women, Indigenous peoples,...
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Activity

Student Guide on Racial Justice and the U.S. Elections

The crisis of inequality creates deep divisions between people and communities, despite progress in reducing extreme poverty. Rising wealth inequality, especially impacting women, Indigenous peoples,...
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