Catholic Social Tradition Principles

Reflection

Local Elections and Catholic Social Teaching

During election years we recognize that our attention often turns toward candidates on a national level, but local elections like city council and school board races can have a greater...
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Calendar

EFJ Justice and Peace Calendar 2024-2025

Education For Justice’s annual social justice calendar is filled with notable dates for the 2024-2025 academic year. Links to EFJ resources are included to help you celebrate and remember...
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Activity

Presidential Debate Bingo

Catholic tradition calls for faithful citizenship—the moral obligation and responsibility to participate in political life. As the 2024 election cycle comes to its conclusion, the American people...
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Film Discussion Guide

Human Dignity and the Migration Crisis

Reflect on the humanitarian crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border alongside the obstacles and opportunities that can be utilized to create a new approach that will uphold human dignity and advance the...
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Activity

Student Guide on Migrants and Refugees

The United States is a nation of immigrants—people from around the world and diverse cultural traditions have made significant contributions to our history and have helped shape our communities and...
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Bulletin Insert: Migrants and Refugees and the United States Elections (Revised)

This bulletin insert offers insights from Catholic Social Teaching on migrants, refugees, and the elections. It includes recent statistics and reflections from Catholic Social Teaching. Additionally,...
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Prayer for Voter Participation

Reflect on voter participation alongside the value of democracy and calls on citizens to cherish and actively participate as voters to bring light to our nation. Not a member? View sample resource
Prayer

Prayer for Elections

As elections draw near, may we be discerning and reflective as we decide who to call to the task of working toward the common good as our representatives. Not a member?  View sample resource.

LGBTQIA Social Media Pack

Download these EFJ social media images—designed in 1080x1080 for Instagram and Facebook—to share on your social media feeds/bulletin during Pride month in June.

Eucharistic Congress Social Media Pack

Download these EFJ social media images—designed in 1080x1080 for Instagram and Facebook—to share on your social media feeds/bulletin leading up to the Eucharistic Congress happening in July 2024.
Video

Grant us the Courage Video Prayer

Embrace a prayer that stems from summoning the courage to safeguard all living beings and creatures. This prayer won the Education for Justice Earth Day contest in Spring 2024. It is written by...
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Activity

Catholic Social Teaching Summer Reading List 2024

Summer provides an opportunity to read (or reread) compelling books, to watch some well-made films and series (or rewatch old favorites), and to spend time in spiritual reflection. Here are some...
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