Racial Justice

“No one left to speak” – The Life of Martin Niemöller

Martin Niemöller, whose birth we celebrate Jan. 14, is best known for his haunting “First they came…” reflection on complicity in the Holocaust. His story of conversion reminds us that as we...
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The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler

The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler tells the story of a woman who saved 2,500 children from likely death during the Holocaust. This discussion guide draws out key themes of Catholic social...
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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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"Endgame: AIDS in Black America"

Every ten minutes, someone in the U.S. contracts HIV, and nearly half of the one million people in the United States infected with HIV are African American men, women, and children. Endgame: AIDS in...
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National Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated September 15 through October 15. This three page resource includes reflections from Catholic Social Teaching, questions for discussion, and an activity...
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To Kill A Mockingbird

This resource examines the historical context and connections with Catholic Social Teaching of Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel.

Prayer Service for Black History Month

Prayer Service
This four-page prayer service for Black History Month includes prayers, scriptural readings, and reflections on the principles of Catholic Social Teaching from leaders in the African American...
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Invictus

Nelson Mandela spent 27 years in prison for fighting apartheid in South Africa.  This year marks the 20th anniversary of his release. This film is the true story of Nelson Mandela’s effort to...
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Black History Month PowerPoint

Black History Month: From Freedom to Fulfillment This PowerPoint moves through American history with images and words of African Americans' long struggle for justice and equality. The fight for...
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Lesson Plan on Rosa Parks: A Mighty Witness

Lesson Plan
Rosa Parks was a remarkable woman whose life and actions revealed what it meant to take a stand for justice - even while sitting down. This 10-page print-ready lesson plan is an activity designed to...
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Nelson Mandela: His Life and His Witness

July 18 is the birthday of Nelson Mandela, who is a model of a life long non-violent justice activist whose dedication bought about the end of the racist apartheid government in South Africa. A...
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Reflections on Ending Racism

Various Church leaders have spoken out about the evil of racism and the need to eradicate it in the thoughts and actions of each person as well as in the soul of our society.  This resource collects...
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