World Social Forum

Fact Sheet & Handout
This one-page fact sheet presents basic information about the World Social Forum in Porto Alegre, Brazil, January 23-28, 2003.  

Thomas Merton: Christian Roots of Nonviolence

Reflection
This four-page resource features excerpts from Thomas Merton's essay, "Blessed are the Meek: The Christian Roots of Nonviolence." A prayer and discussion questions are included.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Quotes Activity

Activity
Martin Luther King, Jr., is well-known throughout the world for his leadership role in the U.S. civil rights movement and his belief in non-violent social change. King also supported human rights for...
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2003 World Day of Peace Message and Discussion Questions

Reflection
This reflection includes the full text of Pope John Paul II's 2003 World Day of Peace Message, discussion questions and a pledge for peace.  

Dignity of the Worker

Fact Sheet & Handout
This unit on the dignity of the worker features the following materials: fact sheets, scripture passages related to human dignity and questions for reflection and discussion.

Immigrant Rights

Unit
This unit on immigrant rights contains the following materials: prayers and reflections, case studies of immigrants, a fact sheet on women immigrants, discussion questions and a quiz. This unit also...
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An Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching and Corporate Accountability

Fact Sheet & Handout
Catholic Social Teaching has consistently affirmed the need for mechanisms to challenge the pursuit of profit when it compromises the welfare of workers, communities and consumers. This background...
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Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA)

Unit
This brief unit features two fact sheets ("An Introduction to Trade from a CST Perspective" and "Free Trade Area of the Americas")and a case study ("Mexican Farmers Speak Out Against Free Trade")...
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Jewish and Palestinian Women: You and I are the Conscience

Reflection
Jewish and Palestinian Women: You and I are the Conscience.  This moving reflection highlights what is at stake in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. A Palestinian woman writes, "You and I are the...
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December 12, 2002 - NAFTA, Free Trade, and Mexico's Chicken Farmers

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Prayer to Our Lady of Guadalupe

Prayer

Globalization, Trade, Poverty and Mexico

Fact Sheet & Handout
This one-page case study provides a clear illustration of the impacts and intersections of globalization, trade and development in Mexico.