Romero

The film, Romero, has become a classic in its depiction of a modern hero of social justice. In the film, set in the late 1970s, the civil war in El Salvador is heating up. This film guide provides a...

The Jena 6: Exploring Racial Justice

Explore the elements of racial justice in the recent headline-grabbing case of the Jena 6. This resource summarizes the background information of this case and touches on why high schools...

September 12, 2007 - U.S. Bishops Remind Catholics of CST Perspective on Work, Support for Immigrant Workers

Work is an essential part of life and is one medium through which human dignity should be realized and human flourishing achieved. However, "too many people today still lack decent wages, toil...

10 Pasos que Usted Puede Tomar para Cuidar la Tierra

This is the Spanish version of EfJ's resource, "Ten Earth-Friendly Ways You Can Make a Difference." The English version is also available.

A Thousand Splendid Suns

Khaled Hosseini's A Thousand Splendid Suns is a moving story set in the turmoil of Afghanistan over the last thirty years. This book discussion guide includes a timeline and discussion questions...

Health and CST Unit

According to Catholic Social Teaching, health care is a basic human right, flowing from humankind's creation in the image and likeness of God. Yet, nearly 44 million people in the U.S. still lack...
Lesson Plan

Human Priorities in a Federal Budget

This six-page resource provides an overview of the U.S. federal budget process and engages readers in thinking critically about the priorities and human needs that must be integral in the process....

Immigration Update (July 2007)

The most recent immigration reform bill, which included many negative enforcement-focused amendments in its final version, was defeated in the Senate in late June and the national immigration reform...