Hurricane Katrina and U.S. Citizens in Poverty

This two-page fact sheet/bulletin insert is on Hurricane Katrina and U.S. Citizens in poverty. For a variety of reasons, the poor have felt the impacts of the hurricane worst of all.

El Mapa de los Conflictos - Parte 6

This is Part 6 of the unit on peace. This lesson, for use with Spanish speakers, focuses on violence and arms sales. A prayer and reflection are included. (Part 1 is "La Paz en el Corazón de...
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The Real Cost of Violence

This fact sheet focuses on military arms sales and spending and the impact on social welfare.
Litany

A Litany of Light for Peace

This litany is for peace in the world.

Belonging and Becoming: The Challenge of Cindy Sheehan

This articles, reprinted with permission from SojoMail, reflects on Cindy Sheehan's struggle to come to terms with her son's death and our solidarity with all people who are dying in the war.

The Dignity of Older Adults

This two-page resource reflects on aging in a consumer society and on caring for elders as related to the dignity of the human person.

Service, Part 1: Rooted and Grounded in Love

This resource provides a foundation from which to begin to explore the spiritual and social dimensions of service. This resource provides a pre-service reflection that can help students to connect...
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Local Schools Support Family Farms; Fresh Produce Provides Healthier Options

School districts throughout the country are taking part in the farm-to-school movement.

The Urbanization of Global Poverty

The urbanization of poverty is a growing phenomenon as people increasingly move from rural areas to cities in search of work in developing countries. Poverty rates are rising in cities as a result....
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Prayer Service

Prayer Service on the Feast Day of St. Vincent de Paul

St. Vincent de Paul had a special heart for the poor and connected spirituality to action. Use this prayer service on his feast day, Sept. 27, or any other day to reflect on poverty.

The Bond Family Budget Game

The Bond Family lives above the poverty line, but can you make their budget balance, with all the costs of housing, child care, food, etc.? This game, adapted with permission from Just Neighbors, is...
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August 12, 2005 - Catholic Bishops Respond to Starvation in Niger and other African Countries and Ask Difficult Questions