Catholic Social Tradition Principles

Film Discussion Guide

Alive Inside

In celebration of the International Day of Older Persons, this film discussion guide explores the power of music in overcoming memory loss. Alive Inside is a touching, powerful film that brings forth...
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Film Discussion Guide

The Way

This resource is a discussion guide for The Way, starring Martin Sheen. The film follows the journey of a father who walks the Camino de Santiago, a traditional pilgrimage route, in memory of his...
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Bulletin Insert

World Mission Day, October 15

World Mission Day is celebrated every year to celebrate missionaries in the Catholic Church and support them through prayer, action, and giving. This bulletin insert provides an overview of what...
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Bulletin Insert

Have a Fair Trade Halloween, October 31

This bulletin insert can be used to educate parishioners and students about ways to celebrate Halloween that supports fair trade, an integral aspect of Catholic social thought.  
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Prayer

Prayer for Those in Poverty

This prayer seeks to open hearts and minds to respond to the needs of those living in poverty so that all may have peace and dignity in their lives.  
Lectionary Reflection

Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time [b] September 27, 2015

Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time [b] September 27, 2015
Lectionary Reflection

Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time [b] September 13, 2015

Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time [b] September 13, 2015
Lectionary Reflection

Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time [b] September 6, 2015

Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time [b] September 6, 2015
Creative Voice

The Awe-inspired Economics of Pope Francis

Creative Voice David Kane explores the pope's latest encyclical, Laudato Si' (Praised Be), focusing on the recommendations that Francis has for making our political and economic systems more...
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Calendar

Education for Justice 2015-2016 Justice and Peace Calendar

Prepare for the upcoming 2015-2016 academic year with EFJ's annual Justice and Peace Calendar. This year gives even more listings of dates related to human rights, justice, peace, and CST. Links to...
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Reflection

A Pilgrimage of Mercy and Communion

Reflect with EFJ as we celebrate our theme for this year: A Pilgrimage of Mercy and Communion. Pause for a moment to give thanks for our common call to walk with each other in a spirit of mercy and...
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Reflection

Reflecting with Laudato Si'

Short quotes from Laudato Si’ serve as a meditative reflection in this Smilebox resource. We are reminded by the words of this encyclical that each of us is called to care for our common home...
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