Reflecting on Vacation Time from a Sprititual, Social Justice Perspective

Through a series of quotes and discussion questions, this resource explores the ways in which summertime and vacations have the potential for spiritual renewal.

May 13, 2004 - Abuse of Prisoners in Iraq

Catholic Social Teaching on the Treatment of Prisoners

This resource contains quotes from Pope John Paul II on the treatment of prisoners. Also included are some reactions of the Vatican to the abuse of prisoners in Iraq.

May 17, 2004 - 50th Anniversary: Brown v. Board of Education

Prayer Service for Debt Cancellation

Debt is crippling particularly in developing countries where life and death weigh in the balance.  This prayer service brings the lives of those strangled by the damaging effects of debt and places...
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Creating a Country: Part 4

Through the activity of "Creating a Country," participants receive an overview of the main principles of Catholic social teaching, an understanding of the rights set forth in the Universal...
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May 5, 2004 - New Bill for Debt Relief

May 5, 2004 - Disney Bans Distribution of Michael Moore's Newest Documentary

May 1, 2004 - Globalization Needs a New Ethical Path, Says Pope

CST Conscious Consumer: Chocolate

Lesson Plan
The United States is the world's largest chocolate consumer, and this unit explores the global issues behind our chocolate purchases. Topics covered include child labor, slavery, corporate...
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Media Conglomeration

Powerful corporations are becoming major influences on mainstream media. Major multinational corporations own thousands of media stations and outlets. This leads to a reduction in diversity and depth...
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