Racism can be a difficult topic to discuss with teens. It is popular to think that we are “color blind”. But the fact is that the playing field is not level and that minorities do not have the same advantages as the majority. This lesson plan on racism introduces the topic of institutional racism.
Social Justice
Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children
January 22 is the anniversary of the Roe v Wade decision and is designated as the “Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children”. It is a day of prayer and penance.
Holy Innocents
Wednesday, December 28
December 28 is the feast day of the Holy Innocents. This day commemorates the children who were executed by Herod in fear that the newborn messiah would take his throne.
Divine Mercy Chaplet
Most Catholic youth are familiar with the rosary, but the Chaplet of Divine Mercy is less well known. The Divine Mercy Chaplet is a devotion which reminds us that God is merciful and that we too must show mercy.
Pro-Life Prayer to the Giver of Life
In this prayer, we as the the Holy Spirit to help us reject the Culture of Death and to be committed to promoting a Culture of Life in our nation.
Youth Prayer to St. George for Courage
Pray this intercessory prayer to St. George when you need the strength and courage to resist evil and stand up for what is right. This prayer is written with youth in mind and the types of experiences they have in their daily lives.