Catholic Social Tradition Principles

Lesson Plan

Human Priorities in a Federal Budget

This six-page resource provides an overview of the U.S. federal budget process and engages readers in thinking critically about the priorities and human needs that must be integral in the process....
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Agua de Vida (Water of Life)

This Water of Life two-page resource, translated from the English version, makes a great fact sheet, insert for bulletins or newsletters. The resource includes: Sacramental connections to water...
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Themes of CST: Subsidiarity

A new backgrounder on the principle of Subsidiarity provides a thorough overview for anyone interested in a greater understanding of the foundations of Catholic social teaching. This six-page...
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From the Farm to Your Fork: U.S. Farm Bill - Part II (Subsidies)

This four page resource is the second in a series of resources focusing on the U.S. Farm Bill. This is a significant piece on legislation presently being debated in Congress and has a direct impact...
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A CST Perspective on Climate Change

This article, with discussion questions and a prayer, uses the CST principles and bishops' statements to reflect on how allowing global warning to continue is a violation of global solidarity,...
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Women in Darfur

This timely four-page resource focuses attention on what is happening to women in Darfur. Read about the realities of women in the refugee camps and the challenges they face on a daily basis. This...
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Connections: Food, Faith, and Farming: U.S. Farm Bill-Part I

This seven page resource is the first in a series of resources focusing on the U.S. Farm Bill. This is a significant piece on legislation presently being debated in Congress and has a direct impact...
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Marian Pilgrimage of Global Solidarity (English & Spanish)

This two-page reflection resource features images of Mary from four countries: Mexico, Poland, Algeria, and Vietnam. The resource encourages readers to take a "pilgrimage" with Mary during the month...
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Themes of CST: Human Dignity

This backgrounder on the principle of Human Dignity provides a thorough overview for anyone interested in a greater understanding of the foundations of Catholic social teaching. This ten-page...
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Lesson Plan Activity: Immigration Role Play

This lesson plan is a group activity which engages participants in an active way, offering them an opportunity to explore immigration and the lives of immigrants from different perspectives. It is...
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Reflection

Themes of CST: Care for God's Creation

This seven-page background resource on the principle of environmental stewardship provides a thorough overview for anyone interested in a greater understanding of the foundations of Catholic social...
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Backgrounder w/ Activities: Biblical Foundations of Justice

The call to be people of justice is part of God's ongoing revelation in scripture. This background resource with activities is designed to lay the groundwork for understanding the biblical...
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