Social Justice Topics

Lesson Plan

Rerum Novarum - Theology, Philosophy, and History

This resource offers educators a practical and engaging way to help students understand and connect with Pope Leo XIII’s Rerum Novarum, a foundational document in Catholic Social Teaching....
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Season of Creation 2025

A Catholic liturgical guide for the 2025 Season of Creation, featuring reflections on the readings, general intercessions, final blessings, and music suggestions.

2025-2026 Peace and Justice Calendar

Education For Justice’s annual social justice calendar is filled with notable dates for the 2025-2026 academic year. Links to EFJ resources are included to help you celebrate and remember...
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Economic Justice for All: Pastoral Letter on Catholic Social Teaching and the U.S. Economy

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Prayer

May We Be Moved to Urgency Prayer

May we be Moved to Urgency Prayer calls for urgent action to address plastic pollution, climate change, and environmental racism. It asks for strength, wisdom, and courage to protect the Earth,...
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Solidarity as a Gift and Manifestation of the Spirit: A Reflection on Pentecost
Reflection

Solidarity as a Gift and Manifestation of the Spirit

Pentecost celebrates the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, uniting people of all nations through the gift of tongues. This moment shared in our reflection reveals the Spirit’s power to break down...
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Prayer

Symbols of Your Creation Video Prayer

Symbols of Your Creation expresses gratitude to God for creating the Earth and all living things. It asks for guidance to protect the environment, show kindness to all creatures, and care for the...
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Justice in Jeopardy: Environmental Rollbacks and the Faithful Response

Pilgrims of Hope Prayer

Seeking God’s guidance this prayer offers strength and protection as pilgrims begin their journey. It asks for God's presence in every moment—offering light in darkness, shelter in trials, and...
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Film Discussion Guide

Abbott Elementary S1 E1

This discussion guide for the first season (episode 1) of Abbott Elementary allows individuals to reflect on the episode through the inclusion lens. Abbott Elementary is a mockumentary-style...
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Prayer

Visio Divina for Laudato Si

The resource “Visio Divina through the Lens of Laudato Si’” is a guided spiritual practice that weaves together the contemplative tradition of Visio Divina (“divine seeing”) with the...
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Prayer

Symbols of Your Creation Prayer

Symbols of Your Creation expresses gratitude to God for creating the Earth and all living things. It asks for guidance to protect the environment, show kindness to all creatures,...
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