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Catholic Social Teaching on the Treatment of Prisoners

This resource contains quotes from Pope John Paul II on the treatment of prisoners. Also included are some reactions of the Vatican to the abuse of prisoners in Iraq.

Prayer Service for Debt Cancellation

Debt is crippling particularly in developing countries where life and death weigh in the balance.  This prayer service brings the lives of those strangled by the damaging effects of debt and places...

Creating a Country: Part 4

Through the activity of "Creating a Country," participants receive an overview of the main principles of Catholic social teaching, an understanding of the rights set forth in the Universal...
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CST Conscious Consumer: Chocolate

The United States is the world's largest chocolate consumer, and this unit explores the global issues behind our chocolate purchases. Topics covered include child labor, slavery, corporate...

Media Conglomeration

Powerful corporations are becoming major influences on mainstream media. Major multinational corporations own thousands of media stations and outlets. This leads to a reduction in diversity and depth...

Creating a Country: Part 3

Through the activity of "Creating a Country," participants receive an overview of the main principles of Catholic social teaching, an understanding of the rights set forth in the Universal...