Social Justice Topics

Book Discussion Guide

Parish Dialogue Guide to "Fratelli Tutti"

This guide encourages groups to dive deep into the key themes of “Fratelli Tutti.” Each section breaks down one theme from the encyclical, offering selected readings, a facilitated discussion...
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Prayer

A Prayer for Women's History Month

March is Women's History Month. This is a prayer of gratitude for women who embody God's joy and love. After uplifting examples of women from the Bible who have worked for justice, there is space...
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Lesson Plan

Crash Film Lesson Plan

This lesson plan is a companion to the film Crash (2004). During the lesson, students  follow a character throughout the movie and consider the question: What happened in the relationships between...
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Reflect on how you see Lent through visualization and your own creative mind.
Prayer

Preparing for Lent: A Visual Prayer

During this prayer experience, participants will draw a simple image as they prayerfully reflect on ways to shift their gaze towards justice this Lent. Find a quiet space, paper or a journal, a...
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Fact Sheet & Handout

Setting Norms for Challenging Conversations

This series of resources provides professional development for anyone who would like to learn how to set norms for culturally relevant and challenging conversations in their classroom or community....
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Activity

Conversations on Race in the Classroom: Gallery Walk

Conversations about race are more crucial now than ever, and it is important to know how to facilitate these conversations in a classroom. In this series, Justin White and Br. Ken Homan, S.J. share...
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Prayer

A Prayer for Companionship

This prayer calls us to be aware of what gives movement to our steps: love. May we take that love and carry it forth, beyond borders. In the spirit of Pedro Arrupe, S.J., the founder of Jesuit...
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Fact Sheet & Handout

Introduction to Media Literacy

Use this resource to engage in conversation around media literacy. Included are discussion questions related to the rise of misinformation due to social media, the role of corporate influence on...
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Prayer

Prayer for the Epiphany 2021

This prayer for Epiphany invites us to open our longing hearts to the Holy Family and to recognize today's migrants as holy families. May the light of Epiphany bless us with a vision of a just and...
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Fact Sheet & Handout

Alternative Giving for Christmas 2020

This Christmas, foster a culture of peace by supporting the mission of these social justice organizations and fair trade shops.
Lesson Plan

Lessons Plans for Fratelli Tutti

In an increasingly divided world, Pope Francis calls us to breakdown barriers through reconciliation and encounter in his new encyclical Fratelli Tutti. This guide provides lesson plans, prayer,...
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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 apathy to compassion. We pray that justice, dignity, and...
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