Social Justice Topics

Three Advent candles are lit, propped up in dirt and dust, denoting the third week of Advent, as the weeks advance toward Christmas.
Litany

Third Sunday of Advent - December 16, 2018

This third Sunday in Advent, we reflect on the joy we are called to, the joy we find in responding to Scripture, to Catholic social thought, and to the lives of modern prophets who model joy in their...
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Two purple candles sit lit in dirt and dust, denoting the second week of Advent, awaiting our Promise - Jesus
Litany

First Sunday of Advent - December 2, 2018

Advent invites us to consider the signs of these dark times and how the Word calls us to respond by active and engaged waiting for the Lord of Justice.   
December 2018 calendar to denote the month that Advent takes place and the days for prayer and action
Calendar

December 2018: Advent in Action

This month's calendar focuses on ways to practice Advent in Action.  
The wood of a campfire shapes into a cross, with the flame burning strongly, representing the igniting flame of Jesus in the world.
Prayer

Prayer for Advent

At Advent, we turn to the Prophet Isaiah to remind us of the Light we may partake of as we do the work of justice and peace.  
Prayer

Prayer to St. Martin de Porres

This video puts the lines of “Prayer to St. Martin de Porres” to music for an easy-to-use resource to start a parish meeting, youth group event, service trip, or religion class. To view the...
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Fact Sheet & Handout

CST and Female Genital Mutilation

This fact sheet provides background information on female genital mutilation and identifies voices of women and men working to end this practice. Faith in action steps and discussion questions are...
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Prayer Service

Living CST: Robert F. Kennedy

This prayer service uses quotes from Robert F. Kennedy, a transformed leader who spent his career as a politician putting the marginalized and impoverished at the center of his policy...
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Film Discussion Guide

Coco

Coco tells the story of Miguel, a young musician who goes on a journey during Día de los Muertos. The rich symbolism and spiritual themes of death, self-discovery, family, and forgiveness are...
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Activity

Service and the Pastoral Circle

This simple activity uses the four moments of the Pastoral Circle (experience, analysis, reflection, and action) to guide service experiences.  
Reflection

CST and Those Without Choices

This resource identifies three circumstances where those who are suffering face difficult choices. Reflection questions, faith in action, and a prayer are included.  
Activity

Themes OF CST: The Signs of the Times

A 2018 monthly resource, “CST Themes: The Signs of the Times,” reviews both some recent challenges to social justice and recent signs of hope and connects these to themes of Catholic social...
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Prayer

To Be Worthy to Live in These Times

This prayer calls each of us to reject indifference and work towards reconciliation and communion to all those who experience discrimination and injustice.