Catholic Social Tradition Principles

Mothers at Risk and in Need

Compared to other developed countries, the U.S. lags behind in providing assistance to mothers in terms of child care, maternity leave, or financial support for poor families.

Ecological Debt

There is a grave disparity between the amount of natural resources used by the North and South. This two-pager details the situation.

Pope John Paul II on Solidarity

In Sollicitudo Rei Socialis (The Social Concerns of the Church), 1987, Pope John Paul II promoted a vision of a world united by the solidarity of all humanity. This one-page resource highlights...
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Prayer Service for Debt Forgiveness

John Paul II and the U.S. Bishops have continuously advocated for debt relief for the poorest nations in recent years. This prayer service promotes debt forgiveness.

Some Major Themes of Pope John Paul II's Teaching

This handout/bulletin insert highlights some of the main social justice themes of Pope John Paul II's teaching, using quotes from his addresses and documents.

Poverty and the Environment

Environmental degradation has a magnified affect on the poor. This informative fact sheet includes statistics, a case study, discussion questions, CST, and a prayer.

Workers Rights and Unions: The Computer Industry

This is an interactive resource that contains case studies, CST, a role play, prayers, reflection questions, and more. It was adapted from CAFOD's "Clean up your computer" game.
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Quiz: Global Warning

Use the Global Warning! Quiz to increase awareness about the effects of climate change caused by global warning.

CST and Creation

This summarized excerpt from the book, Catholic Social Teaching: Our Best Kept Secret, can help you to reflect for Earth Day about CST's call to care for creation. The resource is a one-page...
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Remembering Oscar Romero

This newsletter, by Central America/Mexico Report, provides in-depth historical information about about Archbishop Oscar Romero and the nuns who died in El Salvador.

Latin America through the Eyes of Archbishop Óscar Romero

This prayer service uses quotes by the late Archbishop Óscar Romero to pray for justice in situations throughout Latin America today.  

Journey Through Africa: West Africa (II)

As part of our Journey through Africa, this unit focuses on West Africa and includes a case study on environmental degradation in Mali. Fact sheets, an interactive role play material, discussion...
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