Catholic Social Tradition Principles

The U.S. Church's Commitment to Workers

This two-page background piece on the Church's Commitment to Workers makes an ideal parish bulletin. It includes a brief summary of the Knights of Labor, Cardinal Gibbons intervention on the...
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Prayer Service

Prayer for Labor Day

A one-page prayer in preparation for and celebration of Labor Day.  

CST in the News

In anticipation of Speaker of the House John Boehner's commencement address to the Catholic University of America's graduates in the spring of 2011, Catholic leaders wrote an open letter to the...
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Prayer Service

Prayer Service in Times of Natural Disaster

This two-page prayer service includes a suitable print-ready prayer service to be used in times of natural disaster. The prayer service focuses on praying in solidarity with our brothers and sisters...
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Good Friday Reflections & Creation

This two-page reflection thoughtfully explores the connection with Holy Week, Easter, and our sensitivity to God's Creation.

Unions, Wisconsin and Catholic Social Teaching

The rights of workers and especially the right to unions and collective bargaining have been in the news during the first part of 2011.  In Wisconsin and other states, the rights of collective...
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The Spirituality of Justice: Option for the Poor & Vocation

Fr. Peter Hinde, O.Carm has lived out the Church's call to make a preferential option for the poor.  In this interview, learn about the early influences and encounters that led not only to his...
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Understanding the U.S. Refugee Program

This interactive module explains the basic process of resettlement when a person comes to the United States as a refugee. 

Why is Haiti So Poor?

As the recovery and reconstruction of Haiti continue, learn more about the structural causes of poverty that have added to the magnitude of this disaster.  This interactive PowerPoint looks at...
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Not on Our Watch (Sudan)

  A gripping book on Darfur by John Prendergast and Don Cheadle offers an eye-opening look at what is happening in the region and why. This book discussion guide offers a short synopsis,...
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Quiz

Poverty Quiz - Based on 2010 Census Results

Poverty in the U.S. has hit record levels in light of the current economic crisis.  New Census Bureau data details the extent of the reality. This poverty quiz tests the participant's knowledge...
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Visual Reflection and Meditation on Gratitude - PowerPoint

This 15-slide reflection offers psalm reflections on gratitude and God's abundant generosity.  Photo images are overlayed with quotes from the psalms.  Select your own instrumental music to...
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