Catholic Social Tradition Principles

Indigenous Women in Latin America and the Caribbean

This fact sheet on Indigenous Women in Latin America and the Caribbean highlights problems and signs of hope for indigenous women in that region.

Bolivia's Troubles: A History of Colonialism, Poverty and Inequality

This fact sheet details the history behind the recent unrest in Bolivia, where the Catholic Bishops have called for a democratic resolution to that country's problems.

Values: Catholic Social Teaching and the Global Community

Two-page downloadable group activity that focuses on seven key themes of CST.

Catholic Social Teaching: An Essential Part of the Faith

Two-page downloadable resource that explains why Catholic Social Teaching is essential to our Faith, using quotations from both the Catechism of the Catholic Church and Pope John Paul II's Centesimus...
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Case Studies on Women Refugees

Women who seek asylum in the U.S. have particular difficulties as refugees. This fact sheet describes their situation and includes several case studies.

Refugees Around the World

For World Refugee Day on June 20, or on other occasions, use this fact sheet to read about refugees from different countries around the world.

What Does It Mean to Support Our Troops?

How does the U.S. really treat its soldiers and veterans? This article from Sojourners answers that question and encourages readers to send a letter to the editor of their local newspapers for...
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Prayer Service for a Commitment to a Just World

This prayer service focuses on strengthening the commitment for a just world. Please follow the link.

Social Security Reform from a Scriptural Perspective

Jim Wallis from Sojourners offers this reflection on social security reform from a biblical perspective.

Poverty and the Environment Unit

Use this unit for World Environment Day (June 5) or any other environmental day. This new forty-one page unit is full of Catholic Social Teaching, fact sheets, case studies, prayers, interactive...
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Children and Education Unit

The Global Campaign for Education, sponsored by NetAid and other groups, continues until May 15. The new Children and Education unit focuses on children's right to education. Prayers, reflections,...
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Social Security Reform from a Catholic Social Teaching Perspective

This two-page resource provides an overview of the Catholic Social Teaching perspective on social security and highlights the U.S. Catholic Bishops' key criteria by which reform proposals should be...
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