Catholic Social Tradition Principles

Film Discussion Guide

Caring for the Environment and Each Other

In the 2024 papal encyclical Laudate Deum, Pope Francis challenges us to heed both the "cry of the earth and the cry of the poor," urging reflection on the legacy we leave for future generations. A...
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Activity

Season of Creation 2024

A Catholic liturgical guide for the 2024 Season of Creation, featuring reflections on the readings, general intercessions, final blessings, and music suggestions.
Book Discussion Guide

Navigating Catholic Engagement with US Politics

This book discussion guide examines 'A Consistent Ethic of Life: Navigating Catholic Engagement with US Politics.' The text is offered as a short resource for parishes and general readers to...
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Reflection

Student Guide on Inequality and United States Elections

The crisis of inequality creates deep divisions between people and communities despite progress in reducing extreme poverty. Rising wealth inequality, especially impacting women, Indigenous peoples,...
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Bulletin Insert

Bulletin Insert: Inequality and United States Elections (Revised)

This bulletin insert offers insights from Catholic Social Teaching on inequality and the elections. It includes recent statistics and reflections from Catholic Social Teaching. Additionally, we...
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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