Lenten Reflection Series on Food: (Part 1)

The current food and agricultural system leaves 852 million people on the earth still hungry. During Lent, this series on food justice offers people of faith the opportunity to reflect on our...
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January 13, 2006 - Catholics Urge Development Focus; WTO Results Disappointing for Poor

Service, Part 4: Struggling against Structural Sin

This is another exciting program in a series on how to weave service and Catholic Social Teaching more closely together. This is the fourth of the service and justice series and focuses on...
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The Poor are Still Dying from Preventable Diseases around the World

Around the world, millions of people are still dying of diseases for which vaccinations or treatments exist. This fact sheet and interactive quiz looks at the root causes. CST quotes, discussion...
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Nonviolence: The True Way to Peace

This 4-page resource celebrates the history of nonviolences movements throughout the world as a sign of hope in this violent time. Questions, CST quotes, and a prayer are included.  

The Mentally Ill - Also Made in God's Image

Persons with mental illness often face serious prejudices and may be seen as "second class citizens". Pope John Paul II challenged this perception in "Mentally Ill are also Made in...
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Catholic Social Teaching: A Key to Catholic Identity

Catholic Schools Week is Jan. 30 through Feb 5. A reflection from the National Catholic Education Association explores the integration of Catholic Social Teaching into Catholic schools' identity.

The Arms Trade

In his World Day of Peace Message for 2006, Pope Benedict XVI asked, "How can there ever be a future of peace when investments are still made in production of arms and in research developing new...
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Message for the World Day of Peace 2006

For the World Day of Peace (Jan. 1, 2006), Pope Benedict XVI has written a message called "In Truth, Peace" which focuses on issues such as human rights, untruths that lead to war, arms...
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December 12, 2005 - Pope Benedict XVI on Migrants and Refugees

Pope Benedict XVI Writes about Migrants and Refugees

For the World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Pope Benedict XVI has written a message on justice for migrants. This resource highlights his message and offers an activity on the most recent U.S....
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What Do We Mean by "Peace" Anyway?

This article reprinted with permission from www.inallthings.org, reflects on the meaning of peace for the individual, society, and the international community.