Social Justice Topics

Fact Sheet & Handout

Earth Day 2022: Invest in Our Planet

The theme for Earth Day 2022 is Invest in Our Planet. This handout provides an overview of the theme, a prayer, and suggested resources that provide action steps you can take to care for our common...
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Reflection

Ash Wednesday Cycle C Reflection

This Ash Wednesday reflection is a part of the Ignatian Solidarity Network’s 2022 Lenten series. Questions are provided to prayerfully begin this Lenten journey of justice and peace.
Prayer

JRS: Prayer for Myanmar

The JRS Prayer for Myanmar uplifts prayers of justice and peace for the people of Myanmar in this time of violence and unrest. To learn more about the ongoing conflict, please...
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Quiz

World Water Day Quiz

Use this true and false quiz about water to begin a discussion about World Water Day and water as a human right.
Film Discussion Guide

Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am

Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am is a documentary about the Catholic writer’s life. Use this film discussion guide to accompany a viewing of the film. Commemorate Black History Month...
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Video

Video Prayer: World Water Day

This is a video adaptation of a prayer for World Water Day. The video prayer is available in English and...
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Prayer

A Prayer for Peace in Ukraine

This prayer asks the Prince of Peace to provide comfort to the people of Ukraine and that the people of Russia meet the demand for peace.
Reflection

CST and the Voting Rights Struggle (2022)

The dignity of the human person demands that all citizens have the opportunity to freely exercise their right to vote. This resource provides a brief history of voting rights in the United States and...
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Activity

WebQuest: Black American Poets, Writers, and Painters

This activity invites students to learn about the contributions of Black poets, writers, and painters by researching answers to questions online. Commemorate Black History Month in your classroom,...
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Video

Video: Lead Us, Lord

This is a video adaptation of the prayer Lead Us, Lord. This prayer asks for the grace to move from complacency to action, from building walls of division to creating bridges of unity, and from...
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Prayer

A Prayer for Blessed Rutilio Grande

We remember Blessed Rutilio Grande on the day of his beatification on January 22, 2022.
Lesson Plan

Many Ways to Advocate Against Trafficking

This lesson plan was written based on an article by Sr. Jeanne Christensen and is shared here with the permission of Global Sisters Report, a project of the National Catholic Reporter. Access a...
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