Social Justice Topics

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Catholic Social Teaching and Public Life

For people of all political perspectives, Catholic Social Teaching gives us a way to discern how we participate in public life. Prior to the 2026 election, read through and reflect on this guide to...
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Reflection

Witnesses Who Stretch Our Moral Imagination

This resource provides 8 profiles of Saints and invites readers to connect them with Catholic Social Teaching, Scripture, and their own responsibilities. Each profile includes: a short biography, a...
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Prayer for the Community of Saints

Prayer for the Community of Saints is a Catholic prayer for reflection on the communion of saints, hope, community, and solidarity with others. This social justice prayer invites us to consider how...
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Prayer

World Day of Refugees Prayer Video

A prayer for reflecting on the experiences of refugees and migrants through the lens of faith, solidarity, and human dignity. Drawing on the image of the Church as a pilgrim people, it invites us to...
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Reflection

Why Midterm Elections Matter

How can Catholic educators help students think about midterm elections through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching? This resource invites students to explore faithful citizenship, conscience...
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Prayer

Prayer for Digital Discernment

A reflection on how we use technology in a world that constantly demands speed and efficiency. Rooted in human dignity, the common good, and the call to love and serve others, the prayer invites us...
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Prayer

A Prayer for Justice and Care for our Common Home

A Prayer for Justice & Care for Our Common Home invites individuals and communities to reflect on the deep connection between environmental justice, human dignity, and Catholic Social Teaching. This...
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Prayer

World Teacher Day Video Prayer

A prayer for Catholic educators inspired by the legacy of Archbishop Oscar Romero, this reflection reminds teachers, campus ministers, and faith formation leaders that the work of justice and Gospel...
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Service to Solidarity - Reflection on the Pastoral Circle

Help students move beyond acts of service toward authentic solidarity through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching. This guided reflection uses the Pastoral Circle to help educators, campus...
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EFJ 2026-27 Peace and Justice Calendar

The 2026-2027 Justice and Peace Calendar helps educators, campus ministers, parishes, and faith formation leaders integrate Catholic Social Teaching into every month of the school year. Featuring...
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Prayer

Dreams for the 251st Year: A Pentecost Examen

Inspired by Acts 2:17 and written for America's 250th anniversary, this Pentecost examen invites Catholics to reflect on the nation's history through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching. Exploring...
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Prayer

Litany of Light and Peace 2026

A Catholic litany for peace rooted in scripture and Catholic Social Teaching, the Litany of Light invites prayerful reflection on global conflict, including tensions with Iran. Designed for...
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