Lesson Plan

Kosovo's Hope for the Future

Kosovo is a region in Balkans (Eastern Europe) that has been in political limbo since 1999 when Serbia's president, Slobodan Milosevic, began a campaign of terror and ethnic cleansing in Kosovo. The...
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Recent Church Statements on Iraq

This resource highlights recent Church statements on Iraq from late November 2007 up through now.  This resource makes a good bulletin insert or a resource for personal prayer and reflection.

Video Contest for Juniors and Seniors

Education for Justice announces its inaugural Video Contest for Juniors and Seniors in High School. Contest deadline: April 15, 2008. This contest is a wonderful Lenten Project assignment and...
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Prayer Service

Prayer Service for Peace in Kosovo and Serbia

On February 17, 2008, Kosovo declared independence from Serbia. Since 1999 Kosovo has had no official status as a region, territory, or country as a result of the 1991 breakup of the former communist...
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Black Gold

Black Gold is a documentary that asks us "to wake up and smell the coffee," to face the unjust conditions under which our favorite drink is produced and to decide what we can do about it. The film...
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Reflections on Ending Racism

Various Church leaders have spoken out about the evil of racism and the need to eradicate it in the thoughts and actions of each person as well as in the soul of our society.  This resource collects...
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The Omnivore's Dilemma

In the book, "The Omnivore's Dilemma", author Michael Pollan traces a direct line between the industrialization of our food supply and the degradation of the environment. A fascinating and...
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Water

The film, "Water" is a marvellous and engaging film through which to examine critical questions about the role of culture and religion in promoting injustice.  This discussion guide provides...
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St. Paul of the Cross

St. Paul of the Cross is a saint who shows us what it means to make a preferential option for the poor in the world today.  He lived in a turbulent time where people struggled for a meaningful...
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Forty Desert Days

This poetic reflection is by Joseph Donders and focuses on the meaning of Ash Wednesday and Lent. Fr. Joseph Donders invites us to contemplate what Jesus' time in the desert was about and how it...
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Rosa McCauley Parks: Taking a Stand for Justice

Rosa Parks is a sign of hope and a model of standing up for justice. This two-page biography resource includes a succinct biography, discussion questions, and a prayer.  
Lesson Plan

Kenyan Elections: Power, Politics, and Poverty

Violence has broken out in Kenya as a result of elections held in late December. Learn more about the situation and use this 6-page resource to explore the underlying issues in this teachable moment....
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