Social Justice Topics

Fact Sheet & Handout

IPCC 6th Assessment Report Overview for Educators

The recent UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 6th Assessment Report reveals the urgent action needed to address the impacts of climate change. This overview for Catholic educators explains...
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Book Discussion Guide

Jubilee for the Earth: Podcast Study Guide

"Jubilee for the Earth” is a podcast mini-series about biodiversity and our sacred story produced by the Missionary Society of St. Columban, a society of priests and lay people who live and share...
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Prayer Service

Prayer Service in a Time of War

"Prayer Service in a Time of War" is a ready-to-use Catholic prayer service designed for parishes, schools, campus ministries, classrooms, and faith communities seeking a structured way to pray for...
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Prayer

Prayer to Begin Again

As we look to the end of the summer and prepare to begin another academic year, we pray that our spirits be renewed amid the uncertainty and anxiety in this difficult time of world crises.
Quiz

The Option for the Poor Quiz

This quiz asks questions and provides statistics about how COVID-19 affected poverty rates in the United States. Use this quiz to gauge student knowledge on poverty before beginning a new unit or...
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Reflection

CST and Economic Security

This reflection discusses Catholic Social Teaching on economic security in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Reflection questions, suggested actions, and a prayer are included.
Prayer

Prayer for the End of This School Year

As we come to the end of the academic calendar, we reflect on the past year and look to the future as a new journey begins. We pray in gratitude for our school community and the blessings of the...
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Prayer Service

Servant Leaders Prayer Service

This prayer service can be used to help students reflect on their service experience and also provides a blessing and send-off for students who have participated in servant leadership during the past...
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Prayer

Prayer for Renewal and Courage

We pray to bring our lives back into alignment with the Earth, our common home, where God is ever-present.
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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