For Educators: The Conversation Starter Series

Commonweal's Conversation Starter Series (or CSS) is a discussion guide ideal for fostering thoughtful dialogue in your parish, classroom, or book club. Perfectly adaptable for both virtual and in-person conversation, the CSS is in PDF format so that you can share this resource with your discussion group right away. Selected by Commonweal's editors, each topic includes all the resources you'll need to start a conversation, including: • An introduction to the issue's history and current relevance • Reading materials to deepen familiarity with the topic • Discussion questions to help you unpack the readings • Suggestions for further reading if the group—or an individual—is inclined This year's topics include timely and important topics such as 'Catholic Citizenship,' 'How Does Church Teaching Change?", and "Listening to Marginalized Voices."