Racial Justice

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Prayer Service on Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Letter from a Birmingham Jail

Prayer Service
This prayer service includes excerpts from Dr. King’s famous “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” and includes reflection questions after each reading. Commemorate Black History Month in your...
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A Prayer of Faith and Hope in a Time of Fear (Based on MLK)

Prayer
This prayer uses Martin Luther King Jr.'s reflections on Amos 5:24 and Micah 6:8 and speaks to a longing for peace and justice. Prayer excerpt: "In times of fear amid rumors of war, We pray that...
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Bulletin Insert - Racial Justice and U.S. Elections (revised)

Bulletin Insert
The crisis of inequality creates deep divisions between people and communities, despite progress in reducing extreme poverty. Rising wealth inequality, especially impacting women, Indigenous peoples,...
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Student Guide on Racial Justice and the U.S. Elections

Activity
The crisis of inequality creates deep divisions between people and communities, despite progress in reducing extreme poverty. Rising wealth inequality, especially impacting women, Indigenous peoples,...
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Juneteenth Social Media Pack

Download EFJ social media images—designed in 1080x1080 for Instagram and Facebook—to share on your social media feeds/bulletin around Juneteenth on June 19. Not a member? View sample...
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Prayer for Black History Month

Prayer
Praying for Black History Month as a way to reflect on Black History alongside its stories and impact for today's world. Commemorate Black History Month in your classroom, parish, or community...
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Catholic Social Teaching Documents Relating to Race

Reflection
This information is gathered from the Vatican, USCCB and Jesuit documents & resources related to race, critical race theory and diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Commemorate Black...
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Film Discussion - Going Home Like a Shooting Star

Film Discussion Guide
This discussion guide is based on the film, Going Home Like a Shooting Star: Thea Bowman's Journey to Sainthood. The documentary focuses on the life of Servant of God Sr. Thea Bowman, an African...
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Birth of a Movement: Black Lives Matter and the Catholic Church

Book Discussion Guide
This discussion guide is based on the book, Birth of Movement: Black Lives Matter and the Catholic Church written by Olga M. Segura. This guide focuses primarily on the chapter titled, "The March for...
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Prayer for Juneteenth

Prayer
This prayer commemorates June 19, 1865, when enslaved African-Americans in Galveston, Texas, were told they were free, almost two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth is symbolic...
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Buffalo: A Prayer in a Time of Racism and Gun Violence

Prayer
This is a prayer to remember the lives of the people who died in the Buffalo mass shooting and for all people affected by the sins of racism and gun violence. Commemorate Black History Month in...
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Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am

Film Discussion Guide
Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am is a documentary about the Catholic writer’s life. Use this film discussion guide to accompany a viewing of the film. Commemorate Black History Month...
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