Ending Poverty

We each have a role to play in becoming aware of the global reality of poverty as well as focusing our attention on the local manifestations of poverty in our communities and neighborhoods here. ...

El Principio de La Dignidad Humana

This backgrounder on the principle of Human Dignity provides a thorough overview of the foundations of Catholic Social Teaching. This ten-page resource includes: definitions, visual graphic...

Buddhist Monks in Burma

Follow the developments of what is happening with the Buddhist Monks in Burma. Understand more about the situation with this background piece and learn why the monks are involved and what...

Romero

The film, Romero, has become a classic in its depiction of a modern hero of social justice. In the film, set in the late 1970s, the civil war in El Salvador is heating up. This film guide provides a...

The Jena 6: Exploring Racial Justice

Explore the elements of racial justice in the recent headline-grabbing case of the Jena 6. This resource summarizes the background information of this case and touches on why high schools...

The Memory Keeper's Daughter

The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards is a work of literary fiction which explores what happens when good intentions and seemingly loving motives impact a family over many years. Split-second...

Giving Thanks for Daily Graces

Thanksgiving is a time to stop and reflect on the many blessings in our lives. This PowerPoint presentation is a visual meditation for individual or group prayer. Suggestions can be found on the...