Catholic Social Tradition Principles Archives

Film Discussion Guide

Origin Film Discussion

Origin is a unique adaptation of the themes of writer Isabelle Wilkerson’s best-selling book Caste: The Origin of our Discontents, as a film. Director Ava DuVernay intertwines stories from...

Video

Faith and the Faithful in the 2024 Election

Reflect on faith and the 2024 U.S. presidential election using our discussion guide and snippets from the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life at Georgetown University's recent...

Activity

Catholic Social Teaching and the 2024 Elections, Part Three

In November 2024, Americans will elect new leaders, including the president and members of Congress. As people of faith, it's important to consider Catholic Social Teaching principles when voting....

Cover of the book "Doing Faith Justice" An Introduction to Catholic Social Teach In

Book Discussion Guide

Doing Faithjustice Discussion Guide

In the latest edition of Doing Faithjustice, Fred Kammer S.J., a lawyer, activist, and Jesuit priest, addresses the pressing issue of human poverty and injustice amidst our consumer-driven,...

Film Discussion Guide

Cabrini Discussion Guide

Cabrini brings to life the story of Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini, the patron saint of immigrants and the first U.S. citizen to be canonized. The film premiered in Spring...

Declaration "Dignitas Infinita" on Human Dignity

Reflection

Laudato Si' and Ecological Conversion

Learn about 'ecological conversion' in the context of Laudato Si' and how Pope Francis calls each of us to make individual lifestyle choices and to work for structural change to protect the integrity...

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Video: Ecological Examen

Use this two minute guided prayer to express gratitude for the gifts of creation and to reflect on where we have fallen short in our call to care for creation and, therefore, our sisters and brothers...