Social Justice Topics

Bulletin Insert

Catholic Social Thought and Hunger

This bulletin insert highlights the connection between Catholic Social Thought and issues related to hunger. The simple steps of learn, pray, and act can be followed individually or within a...
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Prayer

Prayer for Acceptance and Inclusion

Pope Francis provided us with images of inclusion and acceptance, as he met with prisoners, peoples of other faiths, and those with disabilities; this prayer encourages us to follow his...
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Prayer

To Fast from Consumerism

During the holiday season, we are often swept up in purchasing material goods. As we pray together, let us fast from the endless consumerism of our society and readjust our focus towards caring about...
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Fact Sheet & Handout

Buy Nothing Day

Learn about the holiday that replaces the holiday shopping frenzy the day after Thanksgiving, Buy Nothing Day, an annual day to refrain from consumerism. This resource offers reflection questions,...
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Film Discussion Guide

The Power of Forgiveness

This guide offers discussion and reflection questions for the documentary The Power of Forgiveness, which features several moving real-life stories of forgiveness as well as comments on the topic...
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Film Discussion Guide

A Place at the Table

This documentary peels back the curtain on the problem of food insecurity, weaving together the stories of low-income Americans who struggle to put healthy food on the table. The film also includes...
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Reflection

Catholic Social Thought and Hunger

In this reflection, Fr. Fred Kammer makes the connection between our faith and the growing issue of hunger and food insecurity around the world. He urges the Church to change the structures in...
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Reflection

Thích Nhat Hanh: An Apostle of Peace and Nonviolence, October 11

Thích Nhat Hanh is a Zen Buddhist monk, global spiritual leader, poet, author, and peace activist. This reflection takes his quotes and urges readers to see how they too can become apostles of peace...
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Prayer Service

World Food Day, October 16

This short prayer service features quotes of five modern popes who have all urged people of faith to advocate for the right to food so everyone can enjoy daily bread and find a place at the...
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Litany

Black Poetry Day, October 17

This short litany includes a small sample of black poets, known and often unknown, who have used their words to shed light on the institutional sins of racism and inequality. Commemorate Black...
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Film Discussion Guide

Alive Inside

In celebration of the International Day of Older Persons, this film discussion guide explores the power of music in overcoming memory loss. Alive Inside is a touching, powerful film that brings forth...
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Fact Sheet & Handout

Ken Saro-Wiwa: Writer, Activist & Martyr, October 10

This resource provides a brief overview of the life of Ken Saro-Wiwa, a Nigerian writer, environmental activist and martyr. He was known for standing up against the Shell oil company to preserve his...
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