Catholic Social Tradition Principles

Poverty and Natural Disasters: the South East Asian Tsunami

This two-page fact sheet is on the poverty in the Tsunami-impacted countries and how poor countries are effected by natural disasters.

Development Aid in Poor Countries

Providing assistance and development aid to poor countries has long been a concern of the Church. This two-page fact sheet defines types of short-term and long-term aid to poor countries and explains...
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Computer Workers Game

This Computer Workers Game, which focuses on the rights of workers in the computer industry, was reproduced from the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD)'s Fairground magazine.

Prayer for Those in Poverty

Reflection on Privileges

Jim McGinnis, of the Institute for Peace and Justice, reflects privileges and consumption.

Poverty and Nutrition

Those who are poor often do not have the option of buying healthy and nutritious foods. Instead, they often rely on cheaper, high calorie foods that maximize calorie intake for each dollar spent....
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A Scriptural Reflection on Migrants: Solidarity, Hope, and Hospitality

Prejudice against migrants and concern for their welfare is a major concern for the Church. Use this resource to take a closer look at how our faith calls us to respond with compassion, solidarity,...
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Hunger - Why Africa?

This Food for Thought explores why hunger and poverty in so prevalent in the African continent and gives basic recommendations for food security for Africa.

The Social Concerns of the Church (Sollicitudo Rei Socialis)

HIV/AIDS Unit

This unit on AIDS offers facts, a quiz, quotes from Catholic Social Teaching, and case studies of some young and old people in Africa impacted by AIDS.

Slavery Facts and Prayer

This one page resource includes facts on contemporary slavery and a prayer for those in slavery.

Journey through Africa: Central Africa

As part of our Journey through Africa, this unit focuses on Central Africa and includes a case study on the war for resources in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and a role-playing activity on...
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