Catholic Social Tradition Principles Archives

Interfaith Dialogue: Hope grows for lasting bonds

Learn more about how Pope Francis' efforts for interfaith dialogue continue the legacy of Nostra Aetate, and pray our interfaith prayer for peace. Posted on February 14, 2014

Prayer Service

A Call to Disarm

Disarmament Week is held October 24-30. This prayer weaves the challenge of scripture and the call of the church to turn our focus from the weapons of war to the ways of peace.

Lesson Plan

Labor Day 2013 Lesson Plan

The United States observes Labor Day 2013 at a time when its income inequality is greater than any other developed nation. This lesson plan explores causes of inequality, considers the USCCB 2013...

Challenging Our Culture of Waste

In his recent World Environment Day address, Pope Francis blamed our culture of waste for our failure to care for creation. His challenge echoes the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi. Posted...

Prayer Service

Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

June 26 is the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The effort is an ongoing commitment to strengthen cooperation and action against drug trafficking and abuse around...

World Youth Day

World Youth Day 2013 will be held in July in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Young people from around the world will gather with Pope Francis in solidarity and uphold human dignity through experiences...

Active Hope: Responding to Global Crises

It is easy to lose hope amid crises regarding our environment, energy and economy. Active Hope makes us participants in bringing about what we hope for. Discover dozens of ways to make a difference...

Climate Change and Catholic Social Tradition

Care for the earth is not just an Earth Day slogan, it is a requirement of our faith. Catholic Social Tradition provides some worthy challenges as we try to live our faith in relationship with all of...