Biblical scholars have noted that one of the most prominent themes in the Old Testament is a concern with the suffering of the poor. This two-page resource provides background on poverty in the...
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Amidst the heated rhetoric of the 2012 election season, people living in poverty seem all but forgotten. This bulletin insert includes updated statistics on domestic poverty, reflections from...
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A Place at the Table: A Catholic Recommitment to Overcome Poverty and to Respect the Dignity of All God’s Children was issued by the USCCB in 2002. Ten years later, after a world-wide economic...
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This three-page resource is a formatted, ready-to-use prayer service commemorating the UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Included is a handout of images of children, women, and...
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Fred Kammer, SJ considers growing economic inequality in this article from the Jesuit Social Research Institute.
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As Election Day 2012 approaches on November 6, this reflection considers some of the resources available to help Catholics form their consciences prior to entering the voting booth.
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The feast day of Saint Francis is celebrated on October 4th. This resource explores the linkages between climate change and poverty.
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National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated September 15 through October 15. This three page resource includes reflections from Catholic Social Teaching, questions for discussion, and an activity...
The International Day of Peace is commemorated on September 21st each year. This prayer service reminds us that we are all part of one human family, and asks us to commit ourselves to the realization...
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Amidst the chaos of the 2012 election season, the USCCB offers questions for personal reflection on our role as active and engaged citizens guided by the principles of Catholic Social Teaching. This...
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This two-page resource provides background on the Latin American Bishops' conference held in Medellin, Colombia in 1968. The conference marked a sea-change in the Latin American church, denouncing...
This two-page resource looks at the third film in Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy. It includes discussion questions and a brief reflection on violence in the media.
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Scripture and Catholic Social Teaching: The Prophets on Poverty
Domestic Poverty and the 2012 Elections
Option for the Poor: A Place at the Table
Prayer Service: United Nations Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Growing Economic Inequality Matters! Why People of Faith Should Be Concerned
Voting and Discipleship
Saint Francis of Assisi
National Hispanic Heritage Month
Prayer Service: International Day of Peace
Examination of Conscience in Light of Catholic Social Teaching
Remembering the Medellin Conference
The Dark Knight Rises