Restorative Justice in the Criminal Justice System
This image gives examples of ways to bring about restorative justice in the criminal justice system.
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What is Restorative Justice? Infographic
This infographic describes restorative justice and how we, as Catholics, are called to this way of life when responding to harm.
Sample Prayers of the Faithful for Respect Life Month
These sample prayers of the faithful center around the work to end the death penalty and build a more restorative criminal justice system. Perfect for Respect Life Month or any time of the year, these prayers of the faithful amplify the Catholic call to advocate for all life.
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St. Maximilian Kolbe Prayer Service
This prayer service focuses on the life and ministry of St. Maximilian Kolbe, patron saint of prisoners and the pro-life movement. Lifting up the work of all pro-life advocates, the service highlights in a particular way our shared Catholic call to end the use of the death penalty.
Sample Bulletin Articles: Catholic Social Teaching and the Death Penalty
Help to educate your parish or community with this set of 6 short bulletin articles focusing on Catholic Social Teaching and the Death Penalty.
The articles cover different aspects of Catholic Social Teaching as it applies to the death penalty. These articles can also be customized to include upcoming events and meetings occurring in your parish or community.
Where Justice and Mercy Meet: Catholic Opposition to the Death Penalty
By David Matzko McCarthy, Trudy D. Conway, and Vicki Schieber, Editors
Forward by Sister Helen Prejean, CSJ
Death Penalty and Discipleship Reading Guide
Death Penalty and Discipleship Reading Guide
From Harm to Renewal Workshop: Restorative Justice Workshop
CMN’s Restorative Justice Workshop provides an overview of restorative justice philosophy and explores this issue through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching. A slide by slide Facilitator’s Guide and participant handout ensure you have everything you need to clearly present our stunning Prezi Presentation from opening prayer to closing discussion questions.
CMN Engagement Tools - An Overview Flyer
This one-page flyer highlights some of our extensive collection of resources broken down into the categories of "Educate, Advocate, and Pray."
Florida Fact Sheet
CMN created brief one page information sheets that shares Catholic Teaching and state-specific information on the death penalty. These are designed to educate Catholics, serve as bulletin inserts, handouts or for those attending diocesan or parish advocacy days in your state.
