Inter-Religious Dialogue: Sikhism

In the spirit of Nostra Aetate, The Declaration of the Church on Non-Christian Religions, the USCCB sent condolences to the Sikh community following the murder of six worshipers in a Sikh temple in...

National Women's Equality Day

Women's Equality Day is commemorated on August 26. This one-page fact sheet looks at the gender wage gap, and provides questions for reflection.

In a Time of Violence

This prayer remembers those who are affected by violence and conflict, and asks for the courage to commit ourselves to the difficult work of building peace.  

Indigenous Peoples and Climate Change

On August 9th, the UN will commemorate the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. This two-page fact sheet looks at how indigenous communities are impacted by climate change, and...

Fordlandia

Greg Grandin’s book provides a fascinating study of Henry Ford’s complex character, while documenting the unraveling of his utopian vision for the Amazon. This book discussion guide includes...

World Humanitarian Day

In honor of Humanitarian Day on August 19, this one page fact sheet covers the basics of humanitarian aid, including what aid is, typical types of disasters which receive it, and who provides it. The...

From Biblical Foundations to the Rights and Duties of Persons, Communities, and Nations

Twenty-five years after its publication, the U.S. Bishops’ statement Economic Justice for All continues to be powerfully relevant. The second piece of a two part resource focuses on duties, human...

Sustainable Development: Holy See Calls for Focus on Person, Green Economy, and Subsidiarity

This resource provides the Holy See's position paper for the UN Conference on Sustainable Development, which was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in June 2012. The Conference, also known as Rio+20,...

Triangle: Remembering the Fire

This three-page resource highlights the connection between the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire of 1911 and the issue of labor rights as it has existed and still exists in America. It focuses on the HBO film...

Prayer for the End of the School Year

A simple and compelling prayer to end the school year and start summer focused on the ongoing discovery and delight in God's love.  

Connecting with the Migrant Experience

This 10-day unit invites students to connect with the experiences of immigrants through poetry, and reflect on the principles and values in Catholic Social Teaching that support migrants and the...

The Hunger Games

This two-page discussion guide looks at the movie The Hunger Games through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching, and offers a range of questions for reflection and discussion.