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Prayers and spirituality resources and materials for RCIA catechists and adult education advisers to help integrate global social justice issues into RCIA sessions, particularly during the Mystagogia period


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An Ethiopian woman collecting firewood [EthiopiaLives]

Scriptures on poverty (36.09 kB)

These Scripture passages on the theme of poverty could be used as part of an introduction to an RCIA session or to provide insights during a discussion of the lectionary readings for the Sunday Mass

Aloe vera soap and shampoo [Marcella Haddad]

Scriptures on trade justice (31.39 kB)

These Scripture passages on the theme of trade justice could be used as part of an introduction to an RCIA session or to provide insights during a discussion of the lectionary readings for the Sunday Mass

The Hassa Hissa Camp for internally displaced persons, outside Zalingei in Sudan's violence-torn Darfur region [Paul Jeffrey]

Scriptures on creation and environment (37.61 kB)

These Scripture passages on the theme of creation could be used as part of an introduction to an RCIA session or to provide insights during a discussion of the lectionary readings for the Sunday Mass

Sudanese girl refugees at Farshana camp, Chad. [Fiona Callister]

Scriptures on refugees (28.38 kB)

These Scripture passages on the theme of refugees could be used as part of an introduction to an RCIA session or to provide insights during a discussion of the lectionary readings for the Sunday Mass

Young girls collecting water in Kurkum, Northern Kenya [Georgina Cranston]

Church teaching on poverty (36.57 kB)

A selection of quotations from Church teaching on the theme of poverty which could be used during a discussion or as part of a session introduction

Tamil women and girls hold plastic cups in a temporary refugee camp in Vavuniya, northern Sri Lanka  [REUTERS/Nir Elias courtesy of www.alertnet.org]

Prayer: May your kingdom come (17.86 kB)

If there is a conflict situation in the news at the time of one of your sessions, why not use this prayer for all those affected by the conflict

Cecile and Jean Claude were forced to flee from fighting, and returned to find their home destroyed in eastern Congo. [Peter Kristvik Risholm]

Prayer: God of refuge (17.75 kB)

Another prayer for those affected by conflict that could be used during an RCIA session

Prayer for those affected by natural disasters (17.77 kB)

This prayer was originally written for those people affected by the Bangladesh cyclone but could easily be adapted to pray for the relief of those suffering from any natural disaster

Dancing at the harvest festival in Gracias, Lempira in Honduras [Marcella Haddad]

Prayer: Breath of God (17.55 kB)

A prayer which could be used in the Mystagogia period in the run up to Pentecost

Women from different church groups join to sing together in Chawama market, Lusaka, Zambia. [Caroline Irby]

Prayer: For all humanity (17.92 kB)

Based on the words spoken by Archbishop Romero at Pentecost 1979, this prayer could also be used in the Mystagogia period

Lake Atitla in Guatemala. [Marcella Haddad]

Prayer to the Holy Spirit (18.51 kB)

A Pentecost prayer which would also be great for a group reflecting on what their faith has to say about the need to care for God's creation and all those who dwell in it

Nawal Mohummed, 26 yrs, making bread. She is a member of a women's group in Zariba, central Sudan, through which she is doing classes in literacy, bread making & farming [Annie Bungeroth]

Prayer: Holding our lives before God (18.56 kB)

A night prayer for Holy Thursday encouraging people to reflect on how their faith is manifest in their day to day lives. This prayer could also be used at other stages on the RCIA journey

Philippines [Annie Bungeroth]

Prayer: Walk lightly (18.04 kB)

Prayer reflecting on the wonders of God's creation and highlighting the need for us to walk lightly upon it and treat it with respect

Denge Galgalla (55) tends his goats in drought-affected Kenya. His pastoralist way of life is gravely threatened. [Richard Wainwright]

Liturgy: Reconciliation service (30.78 kB)

This service was originally written for Lent Fast Day but could be adapted to be used on a retreat after the group has discussed the sacrament of reconciliation

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Published on 03/06/2009, last updated on 03/06/2009
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