How to Use
Anyone can use these videos in their own unique context. Here are some ideas to get you started.
Introduction
Whether you’re teaching a class, leading a team, conducting research, or simply looking for new ideas about business, the Economy of Communion Resource Library has something for you.
Our growing collection of videos, articles, and other resources is designed to be practical, accessible, and free to use. Explore the sections below to see how you can make the most of the library.
Present as many clips as you want to use in your classes or group. Search keywords, browse our most popular questions, or select a topic and discover the clips most relevant for your needs. Many of the videos are about the EoC approach to business as a whole and could be used in most any discussion on business. Each clip comes with a few discussion questions.
Business Leaders
Use us to inspire purposeful leadership
Use these resources to start meaningful conversations about the kind of workplace you’re building.
Short video clips are ideal for opening staff meetings, leadership retreats, or professional development sessions, while longer interviews provide practical examples of organizations that balance financial success with care for people and community. The library offers fresh ideas that can help your team rethink leadership, culture, decision-making, and the purpose of business itself.
Educators
Use us to enrich your classroom
Bring the Economy of Communion into your classroom with free, flexible teaching resources designed to fit a variety of courses and learning environments.
Use short video clips to introduce new concepts, full interviews to provide real-world case studies, and symposium presentations to enrich lectures in business, economics, theology, ethics, and leadership. As the library grows to include hundreds of curated clips, suggested articles, bibliographies, and downloadable transcripts, you’ll have an expanding collection of ready-to-use materials that encourage thoughtful discussion and critical thinking. If you’re interested in planning a teaching module, we have sample modules to see what 1, 2, 4, 8, and 16 week classroom schedules could look like.
Students
Use us to shape your future
Discover a different vision of business — one where profitability, purpose, and human dignity work together.
Hear directly from entrepreneurs who have built companies rooted in generosity, trust, and the common good, and explore practical examples that can shape your own career aspirations. Whether you’re preparing for a class, researching a topic, or simply wondering what kind of leader you want to become, these resources can inspire you to imagine new possibilities for life and work.
Researchers
Use us to discover new insights
Access a growing archive of interviews, presentations, and educational content documenting the ideas and practice of the Economy of Communion.
The collection is designed to support scholarship with primary-source interviews, curated bibliographies, suggested readings, and, eventually, downloadable PDF transcripts that simplify citation and further analysis. Whether your work focuses on economics, business ethics, Catholic social thought, organizational leadership, or social innovation, these resources provide rich material for research and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Church Groups
Use us to connect faith and work
Explore how faith can shape the way we work, lead, and participate in economic life.
These videos provide approachable stories and reflections that connect the Gospel with entrepreneurship, business, and everyday decision-making, making them ideal for adult faith formation, parish groups, and small-group discussions. Suggested readings and supporting resources make it easy to continue long after the video ends.
Nonprofits
Use us to drive mission
Find practical ideas for leading mission-driven organizations with integrity, sustainability, and a commitment to human flourishing.
Learn from entrepreneurs and organizational leaders who have navigated the challenges of balancing financial responsibility with social impact, and use short videos to spark conversations among staff, boards, and volunteers. The growing resource library also offers articles, bibliographies, and other materials to support planning and organizational learning.
Community Leaders
Use us to drive change
Strengthen your community by exploring innovative approaches to economic development rooted in trust, collaboration, and the common good.
These resources showcase businesses and leaders who have built partnerships across sectors while creating opportunities that benefit entire communities. Whether you’re facilitating a civic discussion, convening local leaders, or developing new initiatives, the video library provides practical examples and conversation starters that can support collective action.
The Rest of Us
Use us to find meaning in your everyday
You don’t need to be a teacher, student, researcher, entrepreneur, or business leader to explore the Economy of Communion.
Whether you’re simply curious about a different way of thinking about business, work, and the economy, or you’re looking for ideas that connect purpose with everyday life, you’ll find plenty to discover here. Browse the videos, stories, and articles at your own pace, and let them spark new questions, conversations, and possibilities.