Catholic Social Tradition Principles

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Fast Facts for Earth Day

This one page handout provides fast facts about our planet. Includes reflection questions and ideas for action.   In his encyclical Laudato Si’, Pope Francis calls for urgent action to...
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Earth Day Reflection - April 22

This Earth Day reflection highlights the 2015 theme and includes supporting statements from the Catholic social teaching perspective. It includes a prayer for Earth Day and links to a variety of...
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AWAKE, A Dream from Standing Rock

This discussion guide invites us to reflect on the importance of Standing Rock to Native peoples and the model they offer of dignified nonviolence.  
Prayer Service

Care for Creation: Earth Day Prayer Service

This two-page prayer service for Earth Day includes statements from Pope Benedict XVI on the environment along with prayers, reflections, and petitions. Concern for the environment calls for a broad...
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Prayer Service

Prayer Service for Earth Day - April 22

The prayer service for Earth Day includes readings from Scripture, Catholic social teaching documents, and a quote from Pope Francis on the environment. Included is a litany of praise to our Creator...
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Prayer

Prayer for the Health of Pope Francis

We pray for Pope Francis's health, asking God to grant him more time to guide us through these uncertain times. We seek his wisdom, faith, compassion, and courage. May healing be sent to Pope...
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Prayer

No Hands But Yours

This prayer expresses the deep human yearning for healing, love, justice, truth, and peace in a troubled world filled with deception and uncertainty. It calls for personal responsibility and...
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Film Discussion Guide

Upgrade Your Concept of God

This guide to the 2024 Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice (IFTJ) allows one to explore Sr. Peggy O’Neill’s keynote address, where she shares inspiring stories and offers encouragement to become...
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Book Discussion Guide

Jubilee and Justice

Pope Francis' 2025 World Day of Peace message emphasizes the transformative power of the Jubilee year, calling for justice, forgiveness, and systemic change. Highlighting key priorities such as...
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Movie Review Elemental
Film Discussion Guide

Movie Review: Elemental

Elemental tells the story of a Pixar animated film set in a vibrant city where residents live together in fire, water, land, and air. The story follows Ember, a tough and fiery young woman, and...
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Inauguration Social Media package

Inauguration Social Media Package

Download EFJ social media images, crafted in 1080×1080 resolution for Instagram and Facebook, and share them on your social media feeds or bulletin. These images focus on the Presidential...
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Prayer Service

Inauguration Prayer Service on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday

We offer an opportunity for prayer and reflection on the significance of Inauguration Day and the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. national holiday, highlighting a call for peace, justice, and the...
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