Social Justice Topics

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Reflection

CST and SDGs: Ending Extreme Hunger

From the perspective of Catholic social thought, this resource reviews the UN's Sustainable Development Goal to end hunger by 2030 through international cooperation to meet specific targets.
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Reflection

Themes from Pope Francis’s 2015 Trip to the United States

This reflection categorizes quotes from Pope Francis’s trip to the United States by various themes found in Catholic social tradition. Reflection questions are included.
Prayer

Concerned Citizenship

This prayer challenges us to pay attention to the sign of the times and to respond with discernment, supported by God's grace.
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Prayer

Prayer for World Food Day

October 16 is World Food Day; this year the theme echoes Pope Francis's reminder that climate change and feeding the hungry are very much connected.
Calendar

Monthly Calendar: By Practicing Peace We Become Better Citizens of the World (October 2016)

This month’s calendar offers daily reflections and actions to celebrate EFJ’s theme for the month of October 2016: Creating Concerned Citizens.
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Film Discussion Guide

3 1/2 Minutes, 10 Bullets

This gripping documentary is based on the true story of Jordan Davis, a young black teenager who was shot at a gas station in Jacksonville, Florida. This film discussion guide includes a summary,...
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Prayer

Concerned Citizenship

This prayer challenges us to pay attention to the sign of the times and to respond with discernment, supported by God's grace.
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Creative Voice

Transforming Catholic Social Teaching from Mere Platitudes into “A Revolution of Tenderness”

Creative Voice Christopher Hale connects Catholic social teaching and American politics by reminding us that “the source and summit of who we are and who long to be [is] Jesus Christ.” This...
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Calendar

Education for Justice 2016-2017 Justice and Peace Calendar

Filled with additional dates, anniversaries, and global celebrations, EFJ's annual Justice and Peace Calendar will help with preparations for the upcoming 2016-2017 year. Links to the latest EFJ...
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Fact Sheet & Handout

Tax Policy and International Cooperation and Assistance for the Achievement of Human Rights

This resource, written by Center of Concern's Aldo Caliari, is the fourth and final advocacy tool in a four-part toolkit prepared by RightingFinance to assist education and dissemination of standards...
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Reflection

CST and the SDGs: The World Working Together to End Poverty

The United Nations' development goals have been supported by Pope John Paul II and Pope Francis because they align with Catholic Social Teaching; learn about the current goals to promote the common...
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Reflection

“With You the World Can Be Different”

Pope Francis challenged young adults in inspiring terms at World Youth Day 2016; this resource features his stirring words as well as questions and prayer.