Social Justice Topics

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Alternative Giving for Christmas

This annual resource highlights several organizations that offer suggestions for alternative giving this Christmas season. Copyright © 2015, Education for Justice, a project of Center of Concern.
Fact Sheet & Handout

United Nations Climate Change Convention

This fact sheet includes a summary of the upcoming climate change talks in Paris that will focus on a universal agreement on environmental regulations for the participating countries. Copyright ©...
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Reflection

Pax Christi International Calls for an End of Escalating Violence in Israel & Palestine

This press release by Pax Christi International summarizes the escalating violence between Israel and Palestine and includes reflection questions for group discussion. Copyright © 2015, Pax...
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Prayer Service

Building a Global Community: Promoting and Protecting the Human Dignity of the World's Citizens

This prayer service commemorates the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) put forth by the United Nations on December 10, 1948. Copyright © 2015, Education for Justice, a project of...
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Litany

Litany: Human Rights Day

This litany calls to mind the human rights violations happening in our world today with the mantra: “Redeemer of humanity, God-with-us, in your mercy, hear our prayer.” Copyright © 2015-2016,...
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Film Discussion Guide

He Named Me Malala

This film discussion guide highlights the life of Malala Yousafzai and her global work for girls' education.  
Prayer

Prayer for Those Affected by Hurricane Patricia

Hurricane Patricia made landfall on Mexico's Pacific coast on Friday, October 24. While the coastal threat is decreasing, damaging winds and heavy rainfalls are likely to cause flash floods...
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Prayer

Prayer of Remembrance at Ground Zero Memorial

In his prayer, Pope Francis reminds us that Ground Zero is a place of life, not death. Those who lost their lives will live on whenever we strive to be prophets not of tearing down but of building...
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Reflection

Catholic Social Thought and Criminal Justice

Fr. Kammer offers a compassionate, challenging reflection on criminal justice in light of Catholic Social Thought. He echoes the teaching of the Church in a call for restorative justice that invites...
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Reflection

On Pilgrimage

Learn about the significance of pilgrimages for many religions, and then travel to several countries around the world to discover pilgrimage sites for Christians, Buddhists, Muslims, and...
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Prayer Service

A Change of Heart Through Forgiveness and Mercy

Inspired by the words and actions of Pope Francis during his visit with inmates at a prison in Philadelphia, this prayer service calls for a change of heart through mercy and forgiveness towards all...
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Prayer Service

Native Americans

During the month of October, we remember the gifts of Native American cultures even as we pray for the end of poverty, violence, and discrimination that are still part of many Native Americans'...
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