Catholic Social Tradition Principles

The Kite Runner

Summer is a great time to do some reading and be transported to other places. This summer, travel to Afghanistan by reading, The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. This two-page book discussion guide...
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November 19, 2007 Bangladesh Cyclone Devastates Thousands

On November 15, 2007 Bangladesh was hit by a cyclone that has devastated entire villages and left hundreds of thousands of people homeless. This four-page resource provides an overview of what...
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The Pastoral Circle in Romero

This resource is a companion piece to the Film Discussion Guide for the film, Romero. This activity describes how to use the Pastoral Circle™ methodology with the film and provides step by step...
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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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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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