Catholic Social Tradition Principles

Immigrants, Jobs, and the Economy: Debunking the Myths

Some opponents of immigration would allege that job loss in the U.S. can be blamed on the arrival of immigrants in the U.S. However, immigrants are actually more like to help the economy grow and...
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Prayer for Peace and Justice in Colombia

Keeping Families Out of Poverty Means Paying Parents A Decent Wage

This fact sheet/bulletin insert uses information from from Let Justice Roll, the religious initiative for a living wage. It focuses on the idea that one way to reduce poverty for families is to pay...
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Global Military Spending Nears Record High; Corporations See Profits from War

This handout/bulletin insert looks at the high financial cost of war, as well as the financial profits and benefits of war for some corporations.

Standing on the Side of Justice: Reflection for the Anniversary of Economic Justice for All (2006)

2006 was the twentieth anniversary of the U.S. Catholic Bishops' document, Economic Justice for All, which was written in 1986. The Bishops then asked important questions about the economy and...
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Quiz

Quiz: How Much do you Know about Sub-Saharan Africa?

The two most recent popes have both celebrated Africa's rich culture and called the international community to action regarding atrocities there. How much do you know about sub-Saharan Africa? Find...
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Lesson Plan

Looking at Root Causes: Why do Immigrants Come to the U.S.?

There are 60 countries in today's world that are poorer than they were 30 years ago. A fifth of the world's population (1.2 billion people) lives on less than $1 per day and almost half the world's...
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Send My Friend to School Week

Schools across the U.S. participate in Send My Friend to School Week, usually the last week in April. Use this week to learn about education and literacy across the world, and to take action.

Farm to Cafeteria Project - Support Your Local Farmers

This is a creative new legislative proposal to bring healthy locally grown foods to local schools which would help children in poverty and all children eat nutritional food while helping small farms...
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Prayer Service

Prayer Service for Mothers Who Have Lost Children in War

This prayer service prays for mothers around the world who have lost children to violence, while educating about areas of the world in which war and conflict persist and daily living is dangerous.

Human Dignity and Health Care Coverage in the U.S.

This fact sheet focuses on the health care crisis in the U.S. It can be used for Cover the Uninsured Week or at any other time.

Christians, Muslims and Jews: Working Together to Heal the Environment

The three largest religions in the U.S. are Christianity, Islam and Judaism. Members of each of the religions, united around the central belief in the same God and a common understanding of...
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