Catholic Social Tradition Principles

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.

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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Journey through Africa: Southern Africa

As part of our Journey through Africa series, the Southern Africa unit explores the region through a role play activity, a traveler's log, case studies, a fact sheet on the HIV/AIDS crisis, a quiz,...
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Journey through Africa: East Africa

In response to the Pope's recent call for more attention on Africa, highlight East Africa and a case study on Gender, Water and Poverty in Uganda as part of our Journey through Africa series.

The Environmental Impact of War

This fact sheet lists the environmental threats and actual damages that have resulted from the war in Iraq. Discussion questions and CST are included.