Victims of Torture

The International Day in Support of Victims of Torture is June 26. Use this fact sheet to learn about the torture that remains a problem in at least half the world's countries in the 21st century.

La Paz en el Corazón de los Conflictos - Parte 1

This Spanish-language resource, based on a lesson by the organization, Manos Unidas, is the first of several sessions on Peace.

Pope Benedict XVI on Peace

Why did the current Pope choose "Benedict" as his name? This fact sheet highlights Benedict XVI's commitment to promoting peace – a commitment the new pope has pledged to...
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Hotel Rwanda Movie Reflection and Activities

Hotel Rwanda, the recent movie about the Rwandan genocide, teaches valuable lessons about individual and collective responsibility in the face of injustice. This resource is based on a study guide by...
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Poverty and the Environment Unit

Use this unit for World Environment Day (June 5) or any other environmental day. This new forty-one page unit is full of Catholic Social Teaching, fact sheets, case studies, prayers, interactive...
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Social Security Reform from a Scriptural Perspective

Jim Wallis from Sojourners offers this reflection on social security reform from a biblical perspective.

La Deuda (Debt - in Spanish)

"La Deuda" is the first in a new series of Spanish materials that will available on Education for Justice's website in the near future. The unit includes prayers, CST reflections, fact...
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Children and Education Unit

The Global Campaign for Education, sponsored by NetAid and other groups, continues until May 15. The new Children and Education unit focuses on children's right to education. Prayers, reflections,...
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Pope John Paul II and Interfaith Relations

Pope John Paul II was a tireless advocate for interfaith dialogue and unity, reaching out particularly to our sisters and brothers in the Islamic and Judaic traditions. This resources is a one-page...
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Pope John Paul II on the Eucharist and Justice

The Eucharist, Pope John Paul II said, calls us to work for justice. This one-page summary of his reflections on the Eucharist can inspire us to work for justice.