CAFTA and Catholic Social Teaching

What have the U.S. Bishops said about CAFTA? This fact sheet summarizes their concerns about the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA).

Indigenous Women in Latin America and the Caribbean

This fact sheet on Indigenous Women in Latin America and the Caribbean highlights problems and signs of hope for indigenous women in that region.
Prayer Service

Remembering Hiroshima Day (August 6)

This litany is to remember Hiroshima Day.
Litany

Litany for Memorial Sunday

This litany is for Memorial Sunday, which commemorates the bombings at Hiroshima and Nagasaki.  

Los Profetas Denuncian Injusticias y Anuncian la Paz - Parte 4

This is part 4 of the Spanish language unit on Peace. Part 1 can be found by clicking here. Click below for part 4.

Slavery in the 21st Century

This resource offers information and activities on slavery in the 21st century. Individual pages can also be used as bulletin inserts or fact sheets.
Quiz

Quiz: The U.S. Prison System

The U.S. prison system is plagued with problems and often operates on a retributive (punished-focused) philosophy rather than promoting rehabilitation of the offender. Learn more by downloading this...

Noviolencia - Parte 3

This is Part 3 of the unit on peace. This lesson, for use with Spanish speakers, focuses on the idea of nonviolence. A prayer and reflection are included. (Part 1 is "La Paz en el Corazón de...

Bolivia's Troubles: A History of Colonialism, Poverty and Inequality

This fact sheet details the history behind the recent unrest in Bolivia, where the Catholic Bishops have called for a democratic resolution to that country's problems.

The Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA)

This fact sheet highlights the main concerns about the Central American Free Trade Agreement and answers the questions, "What factors are needed for the development of countries in...

Status of Native American Women

From income to poverty to health, many social justice issues face Native American women in the United States.  

La Doctrina Social de la Iglesia, Fundamento y Estí­mulo de Nuestra Acción

La enseñanza a la Doctrina Social de la Iglesia es una parte esencial del mensaje cristiano. Hay que trabajarla como un itinerario que parte del ver y se orienta al actuar, que nos capacita para ver...