Social Justice Topics

Prayer

Prayer for Indigenous Peoples

This prayer invites us to promote the human rights of indigenous populations while celebrating a common global community and recognition that all of creation is sacred.  
Reflection

CST and the SDGs

This collection of reflections connects themes of Catholic social thought with the Sustainable Development Goals, addressing topics such as gender equality, climate action, poverty, and...
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Prayer

Prayer for Families at the Border

We pray to end the tragic, terrible nightmare of children ripped from their parents embrace at the U.S./Mexico border.  
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Fact Sheet & Handout

2018 Summer Reading from Center of Concern

These recommendations for summer reading are organized by social justice issues in the U.S.; social justice issues around the world; and novels, biographies, and memoirs. These works are connected to...
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Calendar

July 2018: Voices for Social Justice

This month’s calendar offers daily reflections and actions to celebrate EFJ’s theme for the month of July 2018: Rejoice and Be Glad: Voices for Social Justice.  
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Prayer

Prayer for Gaza

This prayer laments the ongoing conflict and bloodshed between Israelis and Palestinians and petitions the international community to bring an end to this violence.  
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Creative Voice

Crossing Borders and Bridging Gaps Through Art

Creative Voice Elshafei Dafalla shares how his vocation as an artist helps the marginalized in our global community, especially refugees and torture survivors. An interview with Elshafei and an...
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Unit

Human Rights Through the Principles of Catholic Social Thought

This series of resources explores the intersection of human rights and Catholic social thought and will be updated monthly. Introduction Refugees, Human Trafficking, and the Principle of Life...
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Prayer

Prayer for Child Laborers

Too many young children around the world still work, often in hazardous conditions; this prayer reminds us who some of these child laborers are and why they need our advocacy and support.  
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Film Discussion Guide

A Wrinkle in Time

This film is an adaptation of Madeline L’Engle’s timeless children’s novel that touches on the themes of friendship, self-acceptance, love, and loss. A synopsis, discussion questions, and...
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Calendar

June 2018: Fostering a Culture of Peace Through the Arts

This month’s calendar offers daily reflections and actions to celebrate EFJ’s theme for the month of June 2018: Fostering a Culture of Peace Through the Arts.  
Toolbox

El Salvador

This collection of new and revised resources celebrates the many social justice heroes from El Salvador who have led the Church in its pursuit of social justice, human rights, and the dignity of...
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