Catholic Social Tradition Principles

Haiti Resources from CRS

The CRS prayer and educational resources below can help explore the challenges facing the people of Haiti and possible ways of responding in faith. Lesson Plan for Middle and High School: Challenges...
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Natural Disasters and Haiti: A Tragic History

Haiti is one of the poorest countries in the western hemisphere. In 2008 alone, three hurricanes have hit Haiti and the toll has been devastating. This two-page resource highlights how poverty in...
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To Cultivate Peace, Protect Creation: 2010 World Day of Peace Resource & Discussion Guide

Pope Benedict XVI stresses in his World Day of Peace message, "Respect for creation is of immense consequence, and its preservation has now become essential for the peaceful coexistence of...
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Prayer for Climate Change

Climate Change: Theological Reflections

This PowerPoint presentation on Climate Change offers theological points for reflection and connection. God's creation reveals God's glory. Stewardship is a call to reverence all that God has...
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Prayer Service

Thanksgiving Prayer Service

This two-page prayer service is a reflection on gratitude and the places of blessing in our lives. Prayer service includes scripture readings, reflection, litany of thanks, and closing...
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Harvest Season: Communion Agriculture - Gardening

Communion agriculture is "the process of growing, watering and gathering the seed every year helps me understand the mysterious transformation of the body of the seed as a parallel to the mysterious...
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Guided Meditation to Regions of Our World

This three-page resource provides the script for a guided meditation focusing on prophetic women of our time who witness to justice around the world. Resource includes script, highlights of needs...
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Film Discussion Guide

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"Caritas in Veritate" - A Closer Look at Labor

Brian Corbin from the Diocese of Youngstown offers an analysis on Pope Benedict's treatment of labor in the newest encyclical, "Caritas in Veritate." This timely two-page resource is a great...
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Populorum Progressio and Caritas in Veritate: Authentic, Integral, Human Development

Pope Benedict’s encyclical, Caritas in Veritate (Love in Truth) is an anniversary document marking the 40th anniversary of Populorum Progressio issued by Pope Paul VI in 1967. Benedict notes,...
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Caritas in Veritate, Charity in Truth

Caritas in Veritate addresses the social themes vital to the well-being of humanity and reminds us that authentic renewal of both individuals and society requires living by Christ’s truth in love. ...
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