October 6, 2003 - Pope John Paul II Calls for an Authentic "Church of the Poor"

Time for "Being"--Not Just "Doing"

American society is a society of "doing," and yet, as Christians, we are called to make time and space in our lives for solitude, prayer and reflection. This three-page resource explores...
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Global Perspectives

This aim of this unit is to nurture global solidarity by understanding how our perspective on others in the global community is often limited because of images (such as maps and photos) common in our...
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Statement of Affirmation and Commitment to the Eradication of Hunger

Ethical Guidelines for International Trade: Holy See's Note to the Ministerial Conference of the WTO, Cancun, Mexico

This resource includes the full text of this document and study/discussion questions.  

September 15, 2003 - Holy See Republishes Pacem in Terris

Prayer for Educators of Justice and Peace

A Catholic prayer service for peace rooted in scripture and Catholic Social Teaching, this Litany of Light invites reflection on global conflict, including tensions with Iran. Ideal for classrooms,...
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A Day in the Life of a Global Citizen

This unit features a global citizenship quiz, along with dicussion questions and a prayer.

Rights of Older Persons

This unit on the rights of older persons features a quiz about older persons in the U.S. and worldwide and includes prayers and Catholic Social Teaching to reflect on the dignity of older persons, as...
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September 9, 2003 - Holy See Urges Ban on All Nuclear Tests

Updates from Cancun