Social Justice Topics

Prayer

Prayer for Black History Month

Prayer for Black History Month invites individuals and communities to reflect, remember, and pray with gratitude and honesty. This Catholic prayer centers Black history as an essential part of the...
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Activity

Catholic Social Teaching and 2024 Elections, Part One

In 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...
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Prayer

Mass for Creation

Catholic Climate Covenant created a mass template that can be used to uplift care for creation. This Mass guide offers hope in the midst of the climate crisis.
Prayer

Prayer As We Keep Vigil

In observance of Respect Life Month each October, utilize this prayer for abolishing the death penalty. It was written in collaboration with Catholic Mobilizing Network for their monthly First Friday...
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Reflection

Reflection on Called to Care

As a way to honor and celebrate the Season of Creation, take time to reflect on the intersectionality of care for creation and nonviolence in our world today. The Season of Creation begins on...
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Prayer

Called to Care Prayer

As a way to honor and celebrate the Season of Creation, take time to reflect on the intersectionality of care for creation and nonviolence in our world today with our prayer titled, "Called to Care. ...
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Reflection

U.S. Catholic Bishops: Five Principles to Guide Immigration Policy

The U.S. Catholic Bishops have identified five principles that should act as a guide for policymakers in creating immigration reform legislation. This resource describes these principles and also...
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Reflection

Catholic Case for Pronouns

“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...
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Fact Sheet & Handout

CST and Farming

Learn more about Catholic Social Teaching’s outlook on food and agriculture through different encyclicals, documents, and homilies. Explore documents that have continued to inform the teachings of...
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Prayer

End of the Year Blessing

Take a moment to share this blessing with those around you who have finished the academic year. Acknowledge those who strive for peace, those who are weary in the year’s completion, and those whose...
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Reflection

Catholic Social Teaching Documents Relating to Race

This information is gathered from the Vatican, USCCB and Jesuit documents & resources related to race, critical race theory and diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Commemorate Black...
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Reflection

Kino Community Conversation

Reflect on the opportunity of radical welcome through the lens of individuals engaged in work through Kino Border Initiative located in Nogales, Sonora, México.  This resource is centered around...
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