Consumerism

Prayer

Moving Through God’s World

As people of faith, we are called to reflect on why and how we travel. This prayer is meant to help us to do so as World Tourism Day is celebrated on September 27.

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Prayer Service

Naomi Klein: There Can Be No Justice Without Addressing Climate Change

This prayer service is based on the words of Naomi Klein, Canadian author, journalist, and filmmaker, known for her climate justice activism and analyses of globalization, neoliberalism, and...

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Alternative Giving for Christmas

This annual resource highlights several organizations that offer suggestions for alternative giving this Christmas season. Copyright © 2015, Education for Justice, a project of Center of Concern.

Prayer

To Fast from Consumerism

During the holiday season, we are often swept up in purchasing material goods. As we pray together, let us fast from the endless consumerism of our society and readjust our focus towards caring about...

Fact Sheet & Handout

Buy Nothing Day

Learn about the holiday that replaces the holiday shopping frenzy the day after Thanksgiving, Buy Nothing Day, an annual day to refrain from consumerism. This resource offers reflection questions,...

Cesar Chavez

The new film Cesar Chavez raises many challenging questions as we explore his legacy of seeking justice for farmworkers. Posted on April 15, 2014

Active Hope: Responding to Global Crises

It is easy to lose hope amid crises regarding our environment, energy and economy. Active Hope makes us participants in bringing about what we hope for. Discover dozens of ways to make a difference...

Prayer on Consumerism

This prayer responds to the consumerism often experienced during the holiday season, and invites us to move us beyond the poverty of mindless consumption.

There Shall Be No Other God But Me: Lent 2012, Week 3

This three-page Lenten reflection invites readers to consider the modern-day forms of idolatry, such as the worshipping of the false gods of power, financial security, and status.

Lenten Reflection on Air

This 16 page resource provides you with everything you need for a mult-session reflection on God's gift of air and what people can do to protect this precious gift.

Nuclear Energy and the Common Good: Survivors and Bishops Speak Out

In the wake of the earthquake in Japan, a growing number of people--including Nagasaki and Hiroshima survivors and a Japanese bishop--are raising concerns about nuclear energy. This three page...

Going Green with a Summer Job

This fact sheet includes suggestions for finding summer jobs that support the green economy.