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Prayer Service

Prayer Service for International Women's Day - March 8

International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the economic, political, and social achievements of women past, present, and future. This prayer service draw on the words of women...

Stations of the Cross & Meditations on the Death Penalty

This resource is a print-ready prayer booklet to be used in a group setting for praying the Stations of the Cross. This resource requires simple printing directions which are available here. These...

Avatar

"Avatar" is one of the top-grossing box office hits of all time, and while there are remarkable special effects to behold, there are also some great CST themes and discussions to be explored through...

Human Rights and Iran

The U.S. media has turned its focus to Iran once again as egregious violations of human rights continue there.  On January 9, 2010, Iranian police arrested 33 mothers of young adults who were...

Psalms for Haiti

This resource is a self-paced PowerPoint presentation offering photos and psalm refrains to pray for the people of Haiti.  Select your own instrumental accompaniment and use individually or as...

They Killed Sr. Dorothy

"They Killed Sister Dorothy" is a narrative documentary about the life of Sr. Dorothy Stang, SNDdeN. Sr. Dorothy stood up for the rights of the indigenous people and worked to protect their land from...

Islam: Ramadan

The Ramadan fast, the third pillar of Islam, is celebrated during the ninth month of the Muslim Calendar and begins with the sighting of the new moon. Ramadan is significant to the Islamic faith...
Prayer Service

Prayer Service: A New Heaven and a New Earth - Haiti

This prayer service with Leader's guide can help explore the challenges facing the people of Haiti and possible ways of responding in faith.

Haiti Resources from CRS

The CRS prayer and educational resources below can help explore the challenges facing the people of Haiti and possible ways of responding in faith. Lesson Plan for Middle and High School: Challenges...

Natural Disasters and Haiti: A Tragic History

Haiti is one of the poorest countries in the western hemisphere. In 2008 alone, three hurricanes have hit Haiti and the toll has been devastating. This two-page resource highlights how poverty in...

To Cultivate Peace, Protect Creation: 2010 World Day of Peace Resource & Discussion Guide

Pope Benedict XVI stresses in his World Day of Peace message, "Respect for creation is of immense consequence, and its preservation has now become essential for the peaceful coexistence of...