Catholic Social Tradition Principles

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Fact Sheet & Handout

Books That Do Justice: Weaving Catholic Social Teaching into Summer Reading

Take time this summer to delve into literature that explores various themes of Catholic social teaching.
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Calendar

Monthly Calendar: June 2017: Creating Tolerance

This month’s calendar offers daily reflections and actions to celebrate EFJ’s theme for the month of June 2017: Creating Tolerance.
Toolbox

Torture Awareness

This toolbox is a compilation of resources pertaining to the grave sin of torture.       Fact Sheet: The Truth About Torture Film Discussion Guide: I Am Miriam Film...
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Prayer

One With the Suffering People of Syria

We pray for an end to the war in Syria and ask God to give comfort and strength to our sisters and brothers who have suffered for too long.
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Reflection

CST and SDGs: Work and Dignity

This reflection looks at the teachings of Popes Leo XIII, John Paul II, and Francis on work, and connects these teachings to the UN Sustainable Develop Goal related to decent work.  
Resources for groups and the individuals on the dignity of work and Rerum Novarum through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching, Catholic Social tradition, and Catholic social justice.
Reflection

From Rerum Novarum to the Modern World: On the Conditions of Labor Today

This reflection gives a history of Catholic social teaching on worker justice, identifies current issues pertaining to labor and workers’ rights, and provides reflection questions and other...
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Reflection

An Overview of Church Teaching on Healthcare

This resource provides a synthesis of Catholic social teaching on healthcare and includes a timeline, links for other resources, and a prayer for healthcare reform.  
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Prayer Service

Naomi Klein: There Can Be No Justice Without Addressing Climate Change

This prayer service is based on the words of Naomi Klein, Canadian author, journalist, and filmmaker, known for her climate justice activism and analyses of globalization, neoliberalism, and...
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Prayer

Asian-American Heritage Month

This prayer celebrates and honors the Asian Pacific culture in the United States during the month of May.
Prayer

Prayer for Women Workers

This prayer asks blessings on all women workers and for solidarity among all women workers.
Activity

Thank You Cards for Workers

Give these thank you cards to custodial workers, baristas, restaurant workers, or hotel staff to honor their labor and build solidarity.     Instructions: 1. Print the card on...
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Resources for groups and individuals on the dignity of work through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching, Catholic social justice, and Catholic Social tradition.
Toolbox

Dignity of Work

This toolbox is a compilation of resources pertaining to the CST theme of the dignity of work and the rights of workers.