Examination of Conscience in Light of Catholic Social Teaching

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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Remembering the Medellin Conference

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...
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Step Up Revolution

This two page film discussion guide for the movie "Step Up Revolution" looks at how art can be an effective form of nonviolent resistance.

The Dark Knight Rises

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.

Placing Work and Workers at the Center of Economic Life

The U.S. Catholic Bishops have developed annual Labor Day letters to respond to the signs of the times related to work and workers. This resource summarizes their 2012 Labor Day statement.  

Syrian Uprising

Since March 2011, Syria has been embroiled in an escalating conflict that began as a nonviolent uprising during the Arab Spring. This five-page resource provides background on the conflict, response...
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Inter-Religious Dialogue: Sikhism

In the spirit of Nostra Aetate, The Declaration of the Church on Non-Christian Religions, the USCCB sent condolences to the Sikh community following the murder of six worshipers in a Sikh temple in...
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National Women's Equality Day

Women's Equality Day is commemorated on August 26. This one-page fact sheet looks at the gender wage gap, and provides questions for reflection.

In a Time of Violence

This prayer remembers those who are affected by violence and conflict, and asks for the courage to commit ourselves to the difficult work of building peace.  

Indigenous Peoples and Climate Change

On August 9th, the UN will commemorate the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. This two-page fact sheet looks at how indigenous communities are impacted by climate change, and...
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Fordlandia

Greg Grandin’s book provides a fascinating study of Henry Ford’s complex character, while documenting the unraveling of his utopian vision for the Amazon. This book discussion guide includes...
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Beasts of the Southern Wild

Too often education on Catholic Social Teaching is written from the perspective of the privileged. This film, while still clearly created from a privileged context, creates a place for discussion...
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