Social Justice Topics

Human Rights Day and the UDHR

Human Rights Day is Dec. 10. This presentation explores the depth and breadth of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as we celebrate its 65th anniversary. Links to videos and music deepen the...
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Film Discussion Guide

Entertaining Angels: The Dorothy Day Story

Examining the life of Dorothy Day provides opportunities to explore our own journey to justice. Discussion questions unpack the meaning of her amazing life.  

Who Hurt Like We Hurt: Prayer in the Aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan

Typhoon Haiyan swept through the Philippines, killing more than 10,000 people and injuring countless more. Pray for and support those left to pick up the pieces.
Prayer Service

So All May Have A Place at the Table

As Thanksgiving approaches, we load our tables and pull up extra chairs. But many Americans can't come to the feast. They lack food security. Our prayer service reminds us of the scriptural call to...
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To Labor and To Love: A prayer on the Feast of Saint Frances Cabrini

St. Frances Cabrini is the patron of immigrants. Her feast day is November 13th. This prayer celebrates her labors of love as the first U.S. citizen to be canonized.  
Lesson Plan

...And Health Care for All

The Affordable Care Act expands access to quality health care. Yet obstacles remain to getting people enrolled, and the need for universal health care persists for immigrants here and people around...
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Food Fight: Congress Debates SNAP Cuts

On Sept. 19, the House passed a bill that deals a major blow to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. It would drop 3.8 million people from food aid next year. Learn more about farm bill...
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Prayer Service

Syria: May Peace Prevail

As leaders work to negotiate to end the use of chemical weapons in Syria, we pray that peace will prevail and for the safety and needs of refugees. This package also includes Pax Christi's statement...
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Lee Daniels' The Butler

Lee Daniels' The Butler tells the story of White House butler who served eight U.S. presidents, while trying to support his family through turbulent times. Our discussion guide explores the...
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Grandparents Day Resources

These resources for Grandparents Day discuss some recent statements in which Pope Francis lifts up the blessings that grandparents provide to society. The "Am I My Grandchild's Keeper?" fact sheet...
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Immigration Reform: Resisting Indifference

The push for comprehensive immigration reform appears stalled in the House of Representatives. This update includes insights from Pope Francis and Archbishop Jose Gomez, along with a call for...
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The Good Bishop

Phyllis Theroux has written a comprehensive story of the courageous life of Bishop Walter Sullivan of Richmond, Va. This discussion guide explores his ministry and how he lived out Catholic...
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