Civic and Political Rights

100 Days of Prayer: November 24-30

Litany
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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Migrant and Refugee Fact Sheet

Fact Sheet & Handout
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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Catholic Social Thought and Politics

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

Catholic Social Thought and Voting

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

No Is Not Enough! Reflections on a Lifestyle of Resistance

Reflection
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.  

Protests and Crackdown in Bangladesh

Fact Sheet & Handout
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 for the Students in Bangladesh

Prayer
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 for Gaza

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

Prayer Service
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 for Conscientious Objectors

Prayer
In this prayer we remember those who are guided by their consciences to take a stand against war.  
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Hacksaw Ridge

Film Discussion Guide
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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Sophie Scholl: The Final Days

Film Discussion Guide
Sophie Scholl was a German university student who spoke out about the failings of the Nazi regime despite the cost. This film discussion guide provides questions to reflect on her words and...
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