November is Catholic Social Teaching Month (Bulletin Materials)

To assist this reflection, the Diocese of Cleveland Social Action Office has created weekly resources for parishes and schools to share the key principles of Catholic Social Teaching. You can download social media posts from their website at https://www.ccdocle.org/service-areas/diocesan-social-action-office/social-teaching/catholic-social-teaching-month 

We encourage you to use the following Catholic Social Teaching Month Liturgical Resources for 2026 (Cycle A):

31st SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: Sunday, November 1, 2026

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Catholic Social Teaching Month: Rights and Responsibilities

“In human society one man’s natural right gives rise to a corresponding duty in other men; the duty, that is of recognizing and respecting that right. Every basic human right draws its authoritative force from the natural law, which confers it and attaches to its respective duty, or only half fulfill them, is like building a house with one hand and tearing it down with the other.” (Pacem in Terris, no. 30)

PETITION

May we recognize our responsibilities to ensure all people have the basic human rights of life, including food, water, clothing and shelter. We pray to the Lord.

PENITENTIAL ACT

Lord Jesus, you teach us the basic rights each of us possesses: Lord, have mercy.

Christ Jesus, you call us to recognize our duty to protect the rights of all: Christ, have mercy. 

Lord Jesus, you forgive us when we fail in our responsibilities: Lord, have mercy.

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32nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Catholic Social Teaching Month: Preferential Option for the Poor and Vulnerable

“Those who are oppressed by poverty are the object of a preferential love on the part of the Church which, since her origin and in spite of the failings of many of her members, has not ceased to work for their relief, defense and liberation.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2444 and 2448)

PETITION

May the Church continue outreach and provide hope for the poor and most vulnerable. We pray to the Lord.

 PENITENTIAL ACT

Lord Jesus, you remind us we are all part of God’s family: Lord, have mercy.

Christ Jesus, you call us to care for the poor and vulnerable: Christ, have mercy.

Lord Jesus, you teach us to bring hope to all: Lord, have mercy.

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33rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Catholic Social Teaching Month: Dignity of Work and Rights of Workers

“In many cases, poverty results from a violation of the dignity of human work, either because work opportunities are limited (through unemployment or underemployment). Or because a low value is put on work and the rights that flow from it, especially the right to a just wage and to the personal security of the worker and his or her family.” (Caritas in Veritate, 63)

PETITION

May we recognize and respect the dignity of all work, especially those who work in dangerous and challenging situations. We pray to the Lord

PENITENTIAL ACT

Lord Jesus, you teach us the sacredness of work: Lord, have mercy.

Christ Jesus, guide us to work as we build God’s kingdom: Christ, have mercy.

Lord Jesus, forgive us when we fail to respect the dignity of work: Lord, have mercy.

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CHRIST THE KING: Sunday, November 22, 2026

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Catholic Social Teaching Month: Life and Dignity of the Human Person

The dignity of the human person is rooted in his creation in the image and likeness of God (CCC 1700). As such, “…all men have the same nature and the same origin. Redeemed by the sacrifice of Christ, all are called to participate in the same divine beatitude: all therefore enjoy an equal dignity.” (CCC, 1934)

PETITION

May the leaders of our Church promote the dignity of all people, emphasizing we are created in the image and likeness of God. We pray to the Lord.

PENITENTIAL ACT

Lord Jesus, you call us to work for the dignity of all people: Lord, have mercy. 

Christ Jesus, you teach us to remember the forgotten: Christ, have mercy.

Lord Jesus, you heal us when we fail: Lord, have mercy.