Social Justice Topics

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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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Litany

Gardeners of the Earth: Caring for Our Common Home

To celebrate World Environment Day on June 5, this litany lifts up 16 “gardeners of the earth,” both those who have gone before us and those in our midst, who recognize the sacredness of the...
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Litany

Anne Frank: A Symbol of Hope

This litany uses quotes from the diary of Anne Frank, a young Holocaust victim who was sent to a concentration camp where she died in March 1945.
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Litany

Refugees: Our World’s Homeless

This updated resource affirms the dignity of all those who are forced to leave their homes and includes reflection questions, a prayer, and steps to put your faith in action.
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Litany

International Day in Support of Torture Victims and Survivors

This solemn litany remembers all those who are involved in the heinous act of torture, from the individuals who engage in torture to those who are victims and survivors.
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Reflection

Medgar Evers: A Voice for Liberty and Justice

United States Civil Rights hero Medgar Evers was martyred for his involvement with the fight to end segregation in the South. This reflection includes a brief bio and reflection questions to guide...
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