Social Justice Topics

Reflection

Catholic Social Teaching and Racism in Education

Learn about key moments in from history that have perpetuated racism in the education system in the United States to the present moment. Discussion questions invite critical thinking around the...
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Prayer

Prayer for an Uncertain Beginning to a New Academic Year

Beginning a new school year always brings excitement and challenges; however, starting school in the midst of a pandemic brings a new level of uncertainty and fear for students and teachers. This...
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Calendar

EFJ Justice and Peace Calendar 2020-2021

EFJ’s annual Justice and Peace Calendar is filled with notable dates for the upcoming August 2020 to July 2021 year. Links to EFJ resources are included to help you celebrate and remember...
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Prayer

A Lamentation and Prayer for Action Against Racism

This prayer of lamentation mourns Black lives lost due to the sin of racism. We are called to embrace and embody gospel values in order to transform sinful structures of racism and...
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Film Discussion Guide

George Floyd, Minneapolis Protest, Ahmaud Arbery & Amy Cooper Discussion Guide

This discussion guide provides questions to help students connect issues of systemic racism with current events as discussed in an 18-minute video by Trevor Noah of the Daily Show. In the video,...
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Prayer

Examen for White Allies

The Examen for White Allies invites white people to reflect and become aware of the systemic racial oppression that our society is built upon, how they benefit from it, and how they can use their...
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Reflection

Four Ways for White People to Challenge White Apathy

In his famous “Letter from a Birmingham Jail,” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. poignantly stated that the greatest obstacle toward freedom and a world of racial justice is "not the White Citizen’s...
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Reflection

A CST Guide to a More Just Future

As people of faith who are called to hope, we can begin to imagine and plan for a better future even in this dark time. Catholic Social Teaching offers guidance as we ponder what kind of new world we...
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Reflection

Catholic Social Thought and Empowerment

Catholic thought has evolved from just helping people to promoting their empowerment as “artisans of their own destiny." Explore the difference between helping and empowerment in justice work...
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As this kayak sits in the water drifting toward its peace, regain yours. Reflect on Easter to help you do so.
Reflection

Easter with an Amazonian Face

Connect with global voices on climate change through Easter with an Amazonian Face, a resource created by the Inter-Religious Working Group on Extractive Industries (IRWGEI). Read reflections on...
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Reflection

Migrant Workers' Rights and COVID-19

During COVID19, there has been a great deal of talk regarding essential workers. In many ways, the virus has reminded us of those workers we frequently forget or outright ignore. Learn how COVID-19...
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Film Discussion Guide

The Human Element

In the Human Element, photographer James Balog explores how the four natural elements (water, fire, air, and earth) are impacted by the fifth element: humans. As people change the elements through...
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