Civic and Political Rights

Activity

Catholic Social Teaching and the 2024 Elections, Part Three

In November 2024, Americans will elect new leaders, including the president and members of Congress. As people of faith, it's important to consider Catholic Social Teaching principles when voting....
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Litany

100 Days of Prayer: November 24-30

Created by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange, 100 Days of Prayer provides daily prayer intentions related to social justice issues and for the most vulnerable members of society. Use the prayers in...
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Fact Sheet & Handout

Migrant and Refugee Fact Sheet

Terminology around migration is often confusing. This fact sheet explains the important nuances between terms such as migrants, forcibly displaced people, refugees, internally displaced persons, and...
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Reflection

Catholic Social Thought and Politics

Fr. Fred Kammer reflects on the very relevant connection between Catholic social thought and politics in this timely resource.  
Reflection

Catholic Social Thought and Voting

Father Fred Kammer lays out key teachings on voting and political engagement. Reflection questions, faith in action, and a prayer are also included.  
Reflection

No Is Not Enough! Reflections on a Lifestyle of Resistance

In this reflection, Fr. Fred Kammer reminds us that resistance means saying “yes” to life as well as saying “no” to anything that devalues the human person.  
Fact Sheet & Handout

Protests and Crackdown in Bangladesh

In August 2018, members of the peaceful student protests for safer roads in Dhaka, Bangladesh, were violently attacked by the government. The students were protesting for safer roads after two...
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Prayer

Prayer for the Students in Bangladesh

In August 2018, members of the peaceful student protests for safer roads in Dhaka, Bangladesh, were violently attacked by the government. The students were protesting for safer roads after two...
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Prayer

Prayer for Gaza

This prayer laments the ongoing conflict and bloodshed between Israelis and Palestinians and petitions the international community to bring an end to this violence.  
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Prayer Service

International Conscientious Objectors Day: Remembering Those Who Resist War and Embrace Nonviolence

As we celebrate International Conscientious Objector Day on May 15, we remember the lives of men and women—past and present, who have resisted and continue to resist war on the grounds of freedom...
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Prayer

Prayer for Conscientious Objectors

In this prayer we remember those who are guided by their consciences to take a stand against war.  
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Film Discussion Guide

Hacksaw Ridge

As we celebrate International Conscientious Objector Day on May 15, we remember the life of conscientious objector, Private Desmond T. Doss, who vowed to remain faithful to the commandment, “Thou...
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