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February 14, 2003 - Archbishop Desmond Tutu on Non-Violence

Celebrating African American Catholic Leaders - Sr. Jackie Laster, RSM

Fact Sheet & Handout

World Social Forum

This one-page fact sheet presents basic information about the World Social Forum in Porto Alegre, Brazil, January 23-28, 2003.  
Reflection

Thomas Merton: Christian Roots of Nonviolence

This four-page resource features excerpts from Thomas Merton's essay, "Blessed are the Meek: The Christian Roots of Nonviolence." A prayer and discussion questions are included.
Activity

Martin Luther King, Jr. Quotes Activity

Martin Luther King, Jr., is well-known throughout the world for his leadership role in the U.S. civil rights movement and his belief in non-violent social change. King also supported human rights for...
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Fact Sheet & Handout

Dignity of the Worker

This unit on the dignity of the worker features the following materials: fact sheets, scripture passages related to human dignity and questions for reflection and discussion.
Reflection

2003 World Day of Peace Message and Discussion Questions

This reflection includes the full text of Pope John Paul II's 2003 World Day of Peace Message, discussion questions and a pledge for peace.  
Unit

Immigrant Rights

This unit on immigrant rights contains the following materials: prayers and reflections, case studies of immigrants, a fact sheet on women immigrants, discussion questions and a quiz. This unit also...
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Unit

Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA)

This brief unit features two fact sheets ("An Introduction to Trade from a CST Perspective" and "Free Trade Area of the Americas")and a case study ("Mexican Farmers Speak Out Against Free Trade")...
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Fact Sheet & Handout

An Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching and Corporate Accountability

Catholic Social Teaching has consistently affirmed the need for mechanisms to challenge the pursuit of profit when it compromises the welfare of workers, communities and consumers. This background...
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Reflection

Jewish and Palestinian Women: You and I are the Conscience

Jewish and Palestinian Women: You and I are the Conscience.  This moving reflection highlights what is at stake in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. A Palestinian woman writes, "You and I are the...
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December 12, 2002 - NAFTA, Free Trade, and Mexico's Chicken Farmers

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