Catholic Social Tradition Principles

Ellie Hidalgo Keynote Reflection

Film Discussion Guide
This 2023 Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice (IFTJ) keynote guide offers an opportunity to delve into the address of Ellie Hidalgo, co-director of Discerning Deacons. Hidalgo’s talk amplifies the...
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Advent Journaling

Activity
Advent Journaling for Young People - Prepare the Way and celebrate Advent with daily journaling prompts. Reflect on the themes of hope, peace, love, and joy. This Advent resource was created for use...
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Everyday People

Prayer
Everyday People Prayer centers on the goodness and mercy people can access and practice daily. This prayer won the Catholic Social Teaching Month prayer and poem competition in the Diocese of...
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Christmas Carol

Book Discussion Guide
Hope for the Holidays is designed as a light-hearted and approachable tool for people to navigate their feelings of hopelessness by widening their vision towards the common good in society and the...
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Miguel Pro

Reflection
Fr. Miguel Agustín Pro, S.J., celebrates his feast day on November 23. Pro centered his life around supporting those who were poor and vulnerable. He supported them through the sacraments and with...
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Tattoos on the Heart Excerpt

Activity
This text selection is meant to be read alongside Tattoos on the Heart. The Power of Boundless Compassion, written by Fr. Greg Boyle, S.J.  The text is an excerpt from Chapter 3: “Compassion”....
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Peace and Justice Trivia

Activity
This trivia game includes themes, places, and people whose lives and work are rooted in Catholic Social Teaching. The game can be played in pairs or small groups to engage students in our shared...
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Celebrating the Joy of the Gospel

Prayer
Reflecting on the "The Joy of the Gospel" (Evangelii Gaudium), we recommit to upholding the dignity of those around us and recognize our agency as an opportunity to...
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Mass for Creation

Prayer
Catholic Climate Covenant created a mass template that can be used to uplift care for creation. This Mass guide offers hope in the midst of the climate crisis.

CRS Global Food Update Discussion Guide

Activity
In Summer 2023, CRS published a update on the impact of our global food crisis. Through the lens of the pastoral circle, the discussion guide walks participants through questions, prayer, and ideas...
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Prayer on Planting Seeds

Prayer
Based on the parable of the sower, this prayer asks God to fill us with the desire to cultivate fertile spaces for the seeds of justice and hope to grow within ourselves and our community.

Prayer As We Keep Vigil

Prayer
In observance of Respect Life Month each October, utilize this prayer for abolishing the death penalty. It was written in collaboration with Catholic Mobilizing Network for their monthly First Friday...
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