Catholic Social Tradition Principles

HIV/AIDS and the Faith Community

This 4-page resource explores the U.S. Bishops’ 1987 statement on The Many Faces of AIDS: A Gospel Response.  In this faith-centered document, we are invited to imitate Jesus—to be...
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Inter-Religious Dialogue: Diwali

Diwali is a traditional Hindu celebration known as the “festival of light.” This one-page resource explores the five day celebration which begins on November 13 in 2012.

Pray the Devil Back to Hell

This film guides recounts the courage of Christian and Muslim women in Liberia united to end the civil war that wracked their nation for fourteen years.  The women’s unwavering belief for peace is...
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Prayer Service

Prayer Service for a Resolution to Conflicts around the World

This five-page service for the resolution to conflicts around the world commences under the guidance of a child with the invitation to see the destruction of war and violence through his eyes. It...
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A Closer Look at the Congo

This resource was created to bring to light the current situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Located in the heart of Africa, the Congo is unique in its beauty and history, but also in its...
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Prayer Service

United in One Voice: No to Violence, No to Hate

This five-page prayer service features the voices of interfaith religious leaders calling for calm amid protests which have flared in Libya, Yemen, Afghanistan, Tunisia, Iraq, Iran, and other...
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Scripture and Catholic Social Teaching: The Prophets on Poverty

Biblical scholars have noted that one of the most prominent themes in the Old Testament is a concern with the suffering of the poor. This two-page resource provides background on poverty in the...
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Domestic Poverty and the 2012 Elections

Amidst the heated rhetoric of the 2012 election season, people living in poverty seem all but forgotten. This bulletin insert includes updated statistics on domestic poverty, reflections from...
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Option for the Poor: A Place at the Table

A Place at the Table: A Catholic Recommitment to Overcome Poverty and to Respect the Dignity of All God’s Children was issued by the USCCB in 2002. Ten years later, after a world-wide economic...
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Prayer Service

Prayer Service: United Nations Day for the Eradication of Poverty

This three-page resource is a formatted, ready-to-use prayer service commemorating the UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.  Included is a handout of images of children, women, and...
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Saint Francis of Assisi

The feast day of Saint Francis is celebrated on October 4th. This resource explores the linkages between climate change and poverty.
Prayer Service

Prayer Service: International Day of Peace

The International Day of Peace is commemorated on September 21st each year. This prayer service reminds us that we are all part of one human family, and asks us to commit ourselves to the realization...
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