Ministry - Solidarity/Social Justice

NACMS has classified our publications by level to aid you in finding material most helpful to you:

Basic for those new to the Marianist world and having little or no prior knowledge of Marianist history or the Marianist charism
Intermediate for those who have some knowledge and understanding of things Marianist
Advanced for those who have significant knowledge and understanding of things Marianist and want to go deeper
Resource materials, including prayers, activities, and reflections for individuals and groups
Reference materials, including source documents and compendia

The resources listed below are found within our e-publications and bookstore. Items available in our library are not listed, but can be found by searching in our library catalog.

Basic	Podcast: LEAD with Mary - Exploring Immigration and Hospitality (Sarah McLeeson, Esme Lopez, Isaiah Atalig) What happens when students from three Marianist Universities come together for a powerful service-immersion experience?
Basic	Podcast: Facilitating Connections - Meghann Naveau and Nancy Woeste Meghann Naveau and Nancy Woeste are Lay Marianists who share about their experiences of serving on the temporalities committee of the Dayton Marianist Family Council and how that engagement positioned them to help the Marianist Family respond to needs within the City of Dayton. Tune in and be inspired to think about how the Marianist Family is calling you to be a catalyst for solidarity and the common good in your local context.
Basic	Community Meeting Kit: Seeking Justice and Inclusion for Women in the Church People committed to building a more just social order are reminded that the Church must model the kind of just policies and structures that we seek to promote in the broader culture. This guide, created by the MSJC Women and Justice Team, is an introduction as to how we can seek justice and inclusion for women in the Catholic Church. This Community Meeting Kit was created in collaboration with the Marianist Social Justice Collaborative (MSJC).
Basic	Community Meeting Kit: Creating Welcoming and Inclusive Communities for LGBTQ+ Persons As Marianists, we are committed to supporting one another in the challenges of daily living and in working for the coming of the reign of justice. As individuals and as community we can help transform the lives of our LGBTQ+ brothers and sisters through living lives of inclusion and love. Read on to learn more about how Marianists strive to create communities where all are welcomed and affirmed for who they are. This Community Meeting Kit was created in collaboration with the Marianist Social Justice Collaborative (MSJC).
Basic	Community Meeting Kit: An Evening at the "Movies" (in this case, TED Talks) One of five community meeting kits regarding immigration, this kit discusses the Marianist approach to immigrant justice, and provides various TED Talk resources for learning more about immigrant justice. This Community Meeting Kit was created in collaboration with the Marianist Social Justice Collaborative (MSJC).
Basic	Community Meeting Kit: A Question of White Supremacy and Racism? One of five community meeting kits regarding immigration, this kit discusses the Marianist approach to immigrant justice, and examines how racism obstructs immigrant justice. This Community Meeting Kit was created in collaboration with the Marianist Social Justice Collaborative (MSJC).
Basic	Community Meeting Kit: Why Do People Migrate? One of five community meeting kits regarding immigration, this kit discusses the Marianist approach to immigrant justice, and the push-and-pull factors which lead people to migration. This Community Meeting Kit was created in collaboration with the Marianist Social Justice Collaborative (MSJC).
Basic	Community Meeting Kit: Catholic Teaching on Immigration One of five community meeting kits regarding immigration, this kit discusses the Marianist approach to immigrant justice, and how the Catholic Church has followed Christ's example to love one another as He has loved us. This Community Meeting Kit was created in collaboration with the Marianist Social Justice Collaborative (MSJC).
Basic	Community Meeting Kit: The Call to Be Advocates for Immigrant Justice One of five community meeting kits regarding immigration, this kit discusses the Marianist approach to immigrant justice, and how each one of us can empathize with the immigrant experience. This Community Meeting Kit was created in collaboration with the Marianist Social Justice Collaborative (MSJC).
Basic	Community Meeting Kit: Death Penalty Abolition & Restorative Justice The use of the death penalty has been a hotly debated topic for many years. Many in the Marianist Family view it as an unjust and inhumane punishment that is inconsistent with the Gospel. This community meeting kit examines how restorative justice seeks to improve and repair relationships between people and communities. This Community Meeting Kit was created in collaboration with the Marianist Social Justice Collaborative (MSJC).