Education & Resources

Racial Justice
“Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love" a pastoral letter Published November 2018	View
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Combatting Racism landing page	View
Archdiocese of Seattle “Creating on the Margins” Contest Theme is “A time to heal Racism.” Contest materials due March 1, 2019.	View contest info
Combatting Racism - Parish Resources Bulletin inserts, prayer resources, pastoral aides and more.	View
Combatting Racism - Education Resources For grades K-8, High School and Adults.	View
Church Teaching on Racism Resources Including local resources, resources for youth, prayer and reflection resources, and more.	View
Racism and Diversity resources from the Intercommunity Peace and Justice Center	View
The Church’s role in racial healing USCCB video	View
"Racism is sinful and antithetical to Christian faith" by Archbishop J. Peter Sartain Published December 2017	View
"Bishops support Sister Thea Bowman’s cause for canonization" Published in NW Catholic November 2018	View

Laudato Si (Praise Be): On Care for Our Common Home
The encyclical as posted at the Vatican’s website	View
Suggested Resources from the Missions Office	View
Order of Friars Minor Study Guide on Laudato Si'	View
COP21 Study Guide	View
Laudato Si' (Praise Be) bulletin insert From the U. S. bishops' Justice, Peace and Human Development office	View
Care for Creation resource from the U.S. bishops’ conference Incudes “What You Can Do Today; Liturgical Aids: Scripture, Prayer and Song for the Parish and Home; Preaching Environmental Justice; Environmental Quotes	View
Why we care for God’s creation Two-sided resource page for use as a handout or for posting or as a bulletin insert.	View
St. Francis feast day prayer and other resources from Catholic Health Association	View

Catholic Social Teaching Resources
Catholic Relief Services resources for ministry throughout the year CRS offers an array of resources about global solidarity, including ones that connect to liturgical seasons, feast days, and other days or events.	View
USCCB Resources & Tools Resources and tools from the Justice, Peace and Human Development office at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.	View
Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching (and other resources).	View
Catholic Social Teaching Documents (Papal, Conciliar, Episcopal) With thanks to our colleagues in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.	View
Catholic Social Teaching Scripture Guide From the Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Developed for college students and other young adults - useful and adaptable for other age groups and communities.	View
JustFaith Ministries JustFaith Ministries offers extended justice formation programs that provide opportunities for individuals to study and be formed by the justice tradition articulated by the Scriptures, the Church's historical witness, theological inquiry and Church social teaching.	View
Jack Jezreel's Los Angeles Religious Education Congress 2011 keynote address "Gathered and Sent: Saints, Prophets and Martyrs on a Mission."	View
Catholic Relief Services Resource Center Ministry tools for prayer, formation and action with a global perspective	View
CCHD Online Resources Catholic Campaign for Human Development website offers online educational resources for all ages.	View
Seven steps for transforming your next mission trip By Mike Gable	View