Catholic Social Teaching resources for you and your parish

These resources are for Catholic parishes, schools, groups and individuals, as well as for anyone interested in the role faith plays in engaging in politics. They come from CCSTP, as well as a range of other Catholic organisations.

Reflections on the aftermath of the 2024 general election

Catholic Social Teaching videos from CCSTP

These are designed for use by individuals and within parish groups at any time. Each video deals with a different theme, from a different Catholic perspective, and comes with discussion questions.

A Catholic Approach to Politics: Reading the Signs of the Times (Julian Coman).

A Catholic Approach to Subsidiarity (Sr Margaret Atkins)

A Catholic Approach to Poverty and Social Justice (Patrick O’Dowd, Caritas Salford)

A Catholic Approach to War and Peace (Professor Meghan J Clark)

A Catholic Approach to Climate and Nature (Dr Carmody Grey)

A Catholic Approach to Refugees and Migration (Dr Sophie Cartwright, JRS UK)

A Catholic Approach to Work (Dr Maria Exall)

A Catholic Approach to Social Care (Professor Jim McManus)

A Catholic Approach to the Common Good (Professor Anna Rowlands)

Parish and community resources

Do Justice from Caritas Social Action Network: A resource for parishes and individuals to take community-based action rooted in Catholic Social Teaching.

Citizens UK: Many Catholic parishes and individuals are involved with Citizens UK. This manifesto outlines eight areas that community leaders are calling on the UK government to change.

Podcast series of Catholic thinkers addressing key issues related to the Common Good from Together for the Common Good.

School and young adult resources

Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching from Million Minutes.