Social Justice Topics

Activity

Laudato Si' Spiral

This reflection utilizes the pastoral spiral to deepen individual and communal reflection around a few themes of Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato si'. Participants discern specific commitments and...
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As this person walks through the grass closer to the sunlight they are also getting closer to penance. During Lent reflect on how you can strengthen your faith through reflection and penance.
Prayer

Lenten Labyrinth Prayer

This labyrinth reflection was inspired by Pope Francis’ message for Lent 2023 that was titled, “Lenten Penance and the Synodal Journey.” This resource includes a downloadable...
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Fact Sheet & Handout

Asian American Women and Women’s History

Learn about the history of Asian American women in the United States and put this into the context of the anniversary of the spa shooting in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2021 that killed six Asian American...
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Activity

World Water Day

This simple board game celebrates World Water Day (March 22). The game's objectives are to help players learn more about local and global water issues, water rights alongside Catholic Social...
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Reflection

Catholic Nonviolence Initiative Lecture Series 2023

This resource is shared from the Catholic Nonviolence Initiative Lecture Series. The series and more information can also be found here - https://cniseries.info The video edits and summaries are...
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Prayer

In Memory of Japanese Internment Camps

On February 19, 1942, President Franklin Roosevelt issued an executive order that authorized the evacuation of all persons who were deemed a threat to national security along the West Coast to be...
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Activity

Discussion on Ending the Death Penalty with Sr. Helen Prejean

This guide is for use after viewing a recorded conversation around the death penalty, hosted by Catholic Mobilizing Network. The webinar featured Sr. Helen Prejean, Ohio death row exoneree Kwame...
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Activity

Activity to Develop a Consistent Ethic of Life

Use this reflection tool to discern how you might want to take greater action and responsibility for your actions to assist and accompany others within your communities.
Reflection

Quality of Life: A Consistent Ethic of Life

This is a reflection on understanding the consistent ethic of life and how we are called to see the dignity of life in everyone we encounter.
Reflection

Ethical Purchasing and Catholic Social Teaching

Read through this Ethical Holiday Purchasing guide to better understand the decisions you make around buying—especially during the holiday season. Begin to consider workers engaged in all phases of...
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Reflection

IFTJ Keynote Reflections 2022

This discussion guide can be used to help break open the keynote discussions during the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice held from October 22-23 in Washington D.C. Use this document to reflect on...
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Advent Journaling Activity

Prepare the Way and celebrate Advent with daily journaling prompts. Reflect on the themes of hope, peace, love, and joy. This Advent resource was created for use in elementary grades and can be used...
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