CRS & Catholic Charities

Learning through Movies

Individuals or groups can reflect upon the Catholic Social Teaching themes of solidarity and option for the poor/vulnerable while watching The Kite Runner, Hotel Rwanda, The Blind Side, or The Soloist. • By Jim Merhaut

Poverty Awareness

Stance of Solidarity

As a family, think about something you could give up once a week to stand in solidarity with the poor.

Blessing for the Day • Generations of Faith

Without Borders, Without Flags

Use a globe to guide your family prayers for people around the world.

Pentecost: Solidarity Through the Spirit • Generations of Faith

Incorporates the Catholic social teaching theme of solidarity into the celebration of Pentecost Sunday and also can be used to prepare a parish for the celebration of the sacrament of Confirmation.

Prayer Leading to Action • Generations of Faith

Commit to praying for a family across the world as a way to stand in solidarity with others.

Praying with Different Cultures • Generations of Faith

In this all-ages session, participants will experience some of the rich prayers of other cultures and understand how prayer can be used to stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters around the globe.

Praying with the World • Generations of Faith

This resource contains ideas for families to use prayer as a way to stand in solidarity with people across the world.

Prayer of Solidarity • Generations of Faith

A family prayer focused on solidarity.

We Need the Poor More Than the Poor Need Us • Generations of Faith

Use this story to deepen your understanding of solidarity.

Who Is My Neighbor? • Generations of Faith

YA & Adult Session

This pastoral circle process tracks the making of an item of clothing around the world to put young adults in touch with their connectedness with all of humanity. It also engages them in discussion and reflection on how they live as citizens of Planet Earth.

Solidarity Meal Ritual • Generations of Faith

Imagine what life might be like for others in this simple meal ritual.

Virtue Reality: Solidarity • Generations of Faith

Use this activity to think about what it means to live in solidarity with each other and the world.

Solidarity Meal Ritual • Generations of Faith

We are One

Use this meal ritual to reflect on solidarity.

Solidarity Ritual Moments • Generations of Faith

Spend time reflecting on community and breathing in these ritual moments.

Solidarity Scripture Reflections • Generations of Faith

Seven scripture reflections focused on the theme of solidarity.

Solidarity Table Prayer • Generations of Faith

This table prayer focuses on our global community.