Catholic Social Tradition Principles

Prayer for an End to the Violence in Lebanon

Retreat

Spirituality of Justice Reflections: Thirty Daily Reflections with Pope Benedict XVI

Spend 5 minutes a day in prayer with Pope Benedict XVI, reflecting each day on a justice quote from the pope, reflection questions, and a prayer. The format of this resource is a short half-page to...
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Prayer for Equal Dignity

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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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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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.