Social Justice Topics

Reflection

Reflection: Catholic Social Thought and Human Dignity

In this reflection, Fr. Kammer discusses the foundational principle in Catholic social thought on the dignity of the human person. Reflection questions and a prayer are included.

CST and SDGs: Quality Education

Catholic social teaching emphasizes that education is necessary for human flourishing and the common good. This resource explores this concept and the new United Nations goals for promoting education...
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Prayer Service

Standing Up for the Rights of Others (Human Rights Day)

This prayer service commemorates Human Rights Day (December 10th), which marks the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. Scripture passages, reflection questions, a litany...
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Standing Up for the Rights of Others (Human Rights Day)

This litany commemorates Human Rights Day (December 10th), which marks the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948.

Human Rights

This two-part lesson plan provides a general history of human rights, as well as an introduction to contemporary human rights issues. The themes of this lesson plan are human rights, social justice,...
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Prayer

Prayer After the Election

This prayer invites us to pray that bonds of community be restored after this tumultuous and divisive election.
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Prayer

Anti-Corruption Day

This prayer commemorates the United Nations’ International Anti-Corruption Day (December 9th). This prayer is in English and Spanish.

Human Rights Day

This prayer commemorates Human Rights Day (December 10th), which marks the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. This prayer is in English and Spanish.
Prayer

For the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

We join with Our Lady of Guadalupe on December 12th to remember the women who have been murdered and mutilated in Guatemala, Mexico, and El Salvador since 2006.  
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Calendar

Monthly Calendar: December 2016: Creating Respect for Human Rights

This month’s calendar offers daily reflections and actions to celebrate EFJ’s theme for the month of December 2016: Creating Respect for Human Rights.
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Prayer

Prayer After the Election

This prayer invites us to pray that bonds of community be restored after this tumultuous and divisive election.
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Reflection

CST and SDGs: Global Health Concerns

Pope Francis has echoed the calls of earlier popes for the global recognition to the right to health care for all. This reflection highlights the UN's goal to make major strides in combating health...
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