​Forming Faith in the 
Diocese of Rochester
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Social Justice

Catholic Social Teaching
7 themes of Catholic social teaching
describes the seven themes in a way
​that teens can understand.
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Social justice issues

Life and Dignity of the Human Person
Refugees and Migrants
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The 2003 Pastoral Letter concerning migration by the U.S. and Mexican Bishops' Conferences. 

Poverty
PovertyUSA is the domestic anti-poverty program of the U.S. Catholic Bishops and is an initiative of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD).  Check out the website to discover how you can encounter, learn, and act.  
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Poverty in America - it's not what you think.  
These videos highlight the facts and the stories of people across the country living at or below the poverty line. 
The Earth and the Environment
"Laudato Sí" Care for Our Common Home
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Catholic Theological Union has a video/podcast series  on "Care for our Common Home."  Each episode features a different presenter who gives insight into the encyclical.    
The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers

Human Trafficking

Service opportunities
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Motivated by love, inspired by the Gospel, and guided by our Catholic identity, the Maryknoll Society’s Discover Your Neighbor program empowers young people as agents of encounter to transform our world.

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What is a "blessing bag?"
Click on the image to find out what it is and how to use it.
 

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This blog post has good, practical ideas and actions to help make a difference in the lives of those who are homeless.
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Click on the Pinterest logo to check out the "Serving Others" board.  

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This website is based on the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) document Communities of Salt and Light and   includes resources intended as a catalyst for both the New Evangelization and the continuing development of vibrant communities living the Gospel in the United States. 
You are invited to explore this website and discover how We Are Salt and Light!

Catholics and Political life

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  • Home
  • Sacraments
    • Baptism
    • Confirmation
    • Eucharist
    • Reconciliation
    • Holy Orders
    • Marriage
    • Anointing of the Sick
    • RCIA
  • Saints
  • Age groups
    • Elementary PreK-4th grade
    • Grades 5-8
    • Teens (grades 9-12)
    • Adults
  • Topics
    • Prayer and Spirituality
    • Vocations
    • Social Justice
    • Pope
  • The Liturgical Year
    • Liturgical year A
    • Advent & Christmas
    • Lent and Holy Week
    • Easter
    • Pentecost