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

Video Prayer for the Inauguration
VideoThis Prayer for Inauguration calls for unity and a renewed commitment to the common good as a new chapter begins. It asks for blessings on the nation, the global community, and the care of the Earth,...

Examen for Israel-Palestine
PrayerAn Examen rooted in Israel-Palestine, which walks through suffering, the impact of the conflict, and images you may have viewed to help you understand and walk in solidarity with those who have been...

Navigating Catholic Engagement with US Politics
Book Discussion GuideThis 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...

Local Elections and Catholic Social Teaching
Reflection
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...

Catholic Social Teaching and 2024 Elections, Part One
ActivityIn November 2024, voters will elect local, state, and national leadership. In addition to electing a new president, U.S. citizens will vote on all 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and...

Injustice in the Holy Land
ActivityExamine the history of Israel-Palestine which includes the areas of places like Bethlehem, Nazareth, and Jerusalem. Learn about what led to the brutal attack on October 7, 2023 by Hamas, and spend...

Peace and Justice Trivia
ActivityThis 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...

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...

Catholic Case for Pronouns
Reflection“A Catholic Case for Choosing Your Own Pronouns” was published by Outreach: A LGBTQ Catholic Resource in April 2023.
Jim McDermott, S.J., wrote the original article, and Education for Justice...

CST, Human Trafficking and Asian American Women
Fact Sheet & HandoutCatholic Social Teaching offers insights as to how we can advocate for an end to human trafficking and guidance as to why we need to bring an end to it. Knowing the types and examples of trafficking...

Fair Housing and CST
Fact Sheet & HandoutLearn how advocacy for fair housing is part of how we engage with Catholic Social Teaching. Examine church documents and declarations from the U.S. Bishops Conference to see how we can become better...