Social Justice Topics

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Creative Voice

A Modern Day Parable: The Cry of the Earth and the Cry of the Poor

Creative Voice Rhett Engelking weaves together two stories that take place centuries apart. Two men, Ciero and Malchus, sit together in a small bar in the town of Belem, Brazil and share with each...
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Toolbox

Earth Day

This toolbox is a compilation of resources pertaining to Earth Day and the CST theme of care for God’s creation. Bulletin Insert: Care for Creation Creative Voice: Green Classrooms: Green...
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Prayer

Prayer for Earth Day: Common Home

This prayer is inspired by the title of Pope Francis’s encyclical, Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home, a title which references St. Francis of Assisi and his song of praise for...
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Prayer Service

A Prayer Service for Earth Day (April 22)

Celebrate Earth Day, April 22, with a prayer service and a focus on the signs of the times relative to climate change. The following two-page resource provides a prayer service with reflections on...
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Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan: Making Prayer Flags for Earth Day

This artistic and creative activity engages students and/or young adults in a reflection on the Church's teaching on the environment and encourages them to celebrate the gift of God's creation in...
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Fast Facts for Earth Day

This one page handout provides fast facts about our planet. Includes reflection questions and ideas for action.   In his encyclical Laudato Si’, Pope Francis calls for urgent action to...
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Earth Day Reflection - April 22

This Earth Day reflection highlights the 2015 theme and includes supporting statements from the Catholic social teaching perspective. It includes a prayer for Earth Day and links to a variety of...
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AWAKE, A Dream from Standing Rock

This discussion guide invites us to reflect on the importance of Standing Rock to Native peoples and the model they offer of dignified nonviolence.  
Prayer Service

Care for Creation: Earth Day Prayer Service

This two-page prayer service for Earth Day includes statements from Pope Benedict XVI on the environment along with prayers, reflections, and petitions. Concern for the environment calls for a broad...
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Prayer Service

Prayer Service for Earth Day - April 22

The prayer service for Earth Day includes readings from Scripture, Catholic social teaching documents, and a quote from Pope Francis on the environment. Included is a litany of praise to our Creator...
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Prayer

No Hands But Yours

This prayer expresses the deep human yearning for healing, love, justice, truth, and peace in a troubled world filled with deception and uncertainty. It calls for personal responsibility and...
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Book Discussion Guide

Jubilee and Justice

Pope Francis' 2025 World Day of Peace message emphasizes the transformative power of the Jubilee year, calling for justice, forgiveness, and systemic change. Highlighting key priorities such as...
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