Social Justice Topics Archives

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.

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.

Prayer

Prayer After the Election

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

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...

Prayer Service

Ending Gender-based Violence: A Long Way to Go

As we commemorate the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women this month, this prayer service reminds us of the painful realities faced by so many women every day and...

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Prayer

Prayer for the Palestinians

This prayer calls attention to the Church's concern for the Palestinian people and for an authentic peace in the Mideast during a time of violence and conflict in the region.

Unit

Unit: CST and Restorative Justice

This Unit plan includes five distinct lesson plans on Catholic social teaching and restorative justice, adaptable for middle- and high-school students and adults. The lessons include a range...

Film Discussion Guide

Code Black

Code Black highlights the challenges of practicing medicine in a high-trauma zone while dealing with institutional bureaucracy. This discussion guide includes reflection questions that provide...

Activity

Presidential Debates Bingo

This Bingo card resource lists various policies, issues, and ideas consistent with Catholic social teaching and social justice. As you watch the remaining three debates before Election Day, use this...