Social Justice Topics

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Prayer

Standing Against the Sin of Torture

As people of conscience, we are called not only to pray for the victims, survivors, and perpetrators of this crime, but also to labor for its worldwide abolition.
Creative Voice

What Have We Done for the Poor Ones?

This artistic reflection is based on the song What Have We Done for the Poor Ones? written and performed by Lori True: http://bit.ly/21igPUC.
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Fact Sheet & Handout

Civil and Political Rights in Tax Policy

This resource is the third advocacy tool in a four-part toolkit prepared by RightingFinance to assist education and dissemination of standards on tax policy and human rights contained in a report...
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Reflection

Pope Francis’s Message of Hope for Today’s Youth

World Youth Day will bring hundreds of thousands of young people to Krakow to hear Pope Francis; it is a time to revaluate our efforts to reach our youth with in-depth knowledge of Catholic social...
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Prayer

On the Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act (July 2)

On July 2, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act, which was a momentous step towards social equality for African Americans and other racial minorities in the United States.
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Prayer

Prayer for the Feast of St. Kateri Tekakwitha (July 14)

St. Kateri Tekakwitha is the first Native American saint and the patroness of ecology and the environment.
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Calendar

Nurturing International Friendships Calendar (July 2016)

This daily calendar offers suggested reflections and actions to celebrate July 30th, the International Day of Friendship.
Toolbox

Youth

This collection of resources on children and young adults includes the following: Fact Sheet: Child Poverty in the United States Film Discussion Guide: Voces Inocentes (Innocent Voices) A Summer...
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Film Discussion Guide

Zootopia

This film discussion guide offers a unique look at this popular animated film by connecting its themes to Catholic social tradition.  
Prayer

United Together: Prayer After Orlando

After a horrible act of terrorism, we pray for the city of Orlando, those who lost their lives, and all for are impacted by this tragedy. We call for solidarity and peace for all.
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Creative Voice

The Gift of Creation

This artistic reflection uses quotes from the U.S. Bishops’ statement Global Climate Change: A Plea for Dialogue, Prudence, and the Common Good. To view this resource, click here:...
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Fact Sheet & Handout

Maximum Available Resources, Non-retrogression and Minimum Essential Levels in Tax Policy

This resource is the second advocacy tool in a four-part toolkit prepared by RightingFinance to assist education and dissemination of standards on tax policy and human rights contained in a report...
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