HIV/AIDS Unit

This unit on AIDS offers facts, a quiz, quotes from Catholic Social Teaching, and case studies of some young and old people in Africa impacted by AIDS.

Joy and Hope in the Modern World (Gaudium et Spes)

Human Rights Unit

The Human Rights Unit contains facts, a quiz, human rights articles, prayer and discussion on human rights.   The Human Rights Unit is a six-page resource that contains the following: An...
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Run with Perseverance

We are called to promote a culture of peace and justice even when it seems difficult. This reflection, by Jim McGinnis of the Institute for Peace and Justice, considers hope and perseverance in the...
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Journey through Africa: Central Africa

As part of our Journey through Africa, this unit focuses on Central Africa and includes a case study on the war for resources in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and a role-playing activity on...
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Slavery Facts and Prayer

This one page resource includes facts on contemporary slavery and a prayer for those in slavery.

"I will not leave you orphans..."(John 14:18): Caring for AIDS Orphans

[Nov. 2004, Vol. 2, No. 3]

A Catholic Call to Political Responsibility

Food Security and Fuel

This fact sheet highlights food security and also describes a difficult choice for many U.S. residents in winter between food and heat.

October 25, 2004 - Pope Reminds Politicians of Their Duty to Defend Children

October 20, 2004 - Vatican Appeals to Rich Countries in U.N. to Help Africa

Violence against Women

This unit on Violence against Women promotes the elimination of violence against women and includes a fact sheet, case studies, discussion questions, prayers and reflections.