Catholic Social Tradition Principles

Student Campaign for Child Survival

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Pedagogical Readings

The Poor are Still Dying from Preventable Diseases around the World

Around the world, millions of people are still dying of diseases for which vaccinations or treatments exist. This fact sheet and interactive quiz looks at the root causes. CST quotes, discussion...
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Nonviolence: The True Way to Peace

This 4-page resource celebrates the history of nonviolences movements throughout the world as a sign of hope in this violent time. Questions, CST quotes, and a prayer are included.  

Pope Benedict XVI Writes about Migrants and Refugees

For the World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Pope Benedict XVI has written a message on justice for migrants. This resource highlights his message and offers an activity on the most recent U.S....
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Prayer for Our Migrant Sisters and Brothers

Prayer Service

Prayer Service for Refugees

This prayer service for refugees is by the Jesuit Refugee Service, written based on a prayer by the World Council of Churches.
Prayer Service

Hope for a New Heaven and a New Earth: CRS Natural Disaster Prayer Service

One of EFJ's partners, Catholic Relief Services, has created a prayer service to mark the anniversary of the tsunami disaster. A PDF leader's guide is available at the link below.

Violence, War, Women

This two-page resource/bulletin-insert explores the specific injustices women face during war and in the aftermath of war. A Vatican commission on women spokesperson recently addressed the UN with...
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A CST Perspective on Who Makes Decisions on the Food We Eat

A two-page Food for Thought resource asks questions about who regulates the food business in the U.S. and reminds us of the need to focus on the common good.
Lesson Plan

A Day in the Life of a Child in the United States

This activity, reproduced with permission from NETWORK Social Justice Lobby, a Catholic advocacy group, walks through the day of children in the U.S. from the perspective of a child in a low-income...
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The Psychological Impact of Violence on Children in the Holy Land

Children in the Holy Land experience violence as a part of their daily lives. Children are especially vulnerable to long-term effects of this violence. The Catholic Social Teaching option for the...
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