Catholic Social Tradition Principles

Ending Poverty

We each have a role to play in becoming aware of the global reality of poverty as well as focusing our attention on the local manifestations of poverty in our communities and neighborhoods here. ...
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October 11, 2007 Burma Update

Buddhist Monks in Burma

Follow the developments of what is happening with the Buddhist Monks in Burma. Understand more about the situation with this background piece and learn why the monks are involved and what...
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Romero

The film, Romero, has become a classic in its depiction of a modern hero of social justice. In the film, set in the late 1970s, the civil war in El Salvador is heating up. This film guide provides a...
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September 12, 2007 - U.S. Bishops Remind Catholics of CST Perspective on Work, Support for Immigrant Workers

Work is an essential part of life and is one medium through which human dignity should be realized and human flourishing achieved. However, "too many people today still lack decent wages, toil...
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10 Pasos que Usted Puede Tomar para Cuidar la Tierra

This is the Spanish version of EfJ's resource, "Ten Earth-Friendly Ways You Can Make a Difference." The English version is also available.

Prayer of Global Solidarity

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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Lesson Plan

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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