Racism

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.

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.

Asian American Women and Women’s History

Fact Sheet & Handout
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...

Activity to Develop a Consistent Ethic of Life

Activity
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.

Quality of Life: A Consistent Ethic of Life

Reflection
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.

IFTJ Keynote Reflections 2022

Reflection
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...

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...

Resource List on the Relations of Indigenous Peoples and Catholics

Fact Sheet & Handout
This resource list provides suggested books, articles, and videos that teach about the legacy of colonization and the genocide of Indigenous Peoples in the United States and Canada. In particular,...

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.

CST and the Voting Rights Struggle (2022)

Reflection
The dignity of the human person demands that all citizens have the opportunity to freely exercise their right to vote. This resource provides a brief history of voting rights in the United States and...

Prayer to Deliver us from the Legacy of Slavery and Racism

Prayer
December 2 is the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery. Use this resource in your prayer today, for global deliverance from the sins of racism and slavery.

The New Teachers

Prayer
The Catholic Church continues to grapple with its role in the legacy of Indigenous boarding schools and colonization. This prayer invites us to open our eyes to our colonizing ways and to the...