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Dear Education for Justice Members,
This special posting includes timely resources created for the Inauguration of the 44th President of the United States. The Inauguration takes place on Tuesday, January 20, 2009.
The theme for the Inauguration, as determined by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, is "A New Birth of Freedom" and commemorates the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth.
Peace and Blessings,
The Education for Justice Team |
Prayer Service for the Common Good
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 Inauguration 2009
The inauguration provides an opportunity to pray for our new president and the needs of the country. This resource provides an explanation of the prayerful occasion which inaugurations provide, an opening prayer, scriptural readings, time for shared reflection, prayers of petition and a group closing prayer.
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Prayer for Inauguration Day
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 January 20th
The swearing in of a new president is a momentous occasion in a nation's history and an appropriate time for prayer. Use this prayer to pray for the
newly elected president, Barack Obama, for the needs of the country and for all those who hold public office and serve the common good.
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Lesson Plan: Noble Aspirations in Inaugural Speeches
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 Visionary Statements & New Beginnings
Inaugural speeches set forth the vision of the new president and the articulate his highest dreams and aspirations for the country. Use this moment to take a closer look at the words that are meant to rouse the nation to the highest call of citizenship. Explore their metaphors, challenges, spiritual references and vision along with their connections to Catholic social teaching.
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Martin Luther King Day Resources
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 Monday, January 19, 2009
- Reflections on Peace, Justice and Hope from Martin Luther King, Jr. - link
- Prayer Service for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - link
- Prayer for Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday - link
- Background on the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - link
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Links for Learning on the Inauguration
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Additional Educator Resources to Explore:
- Joint Congressional Committee on the Inauguration - THE official site for all things related to the inauguration. link
- Washington Post Inauguration Central - link
- Library of Congress Teacher resources on the Inauguration - link
- C-Span Inauguration Page - link
- CNN/Facebook live coverage - link
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| Sunday Lectionary Reflection |
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The Sunday Lectionary Reflections by Fr. John Bucki, S.J., provide an excellent resource for personal or communal reflection on the Word as well as ideas for homily preparation. Each reflection includes a list of the readings, quotes for reflection, connections to Catholic Social Teaching, Prayers of the Faithful/Petitions, links for action and more. For this week's reflection, follow the link below.
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