Consumerism

The Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill: A Catholic Social Teaching Perspective

The massive devastation in the Gulf of Mexico as a result of the BP Oil rig explosion will continue to affect people and the ecosystems for years to come.  New questions are now being raised and...
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Interactive Earth Day Quiz

Quiz
New Online Interactive Quiz Test your knowledge to see how much you know about the planet we call home. This interactive quiz can be taken online and results will be posted immediately to...
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To Cultivate Peace, Protect Creation: 2010 World Day of Peace Resource & Discussion Guide

Pope Benedict XVI stresses in his World Day of Peace message, "Respect for creation is of immense consequence, and its preservation has now become essential for the peaceful coexistence of...
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Climate Change: Theological Reflections

This PowerPoint presentation on Climate Change offers theological points for reflection and connection. God's creation reveals God's glory. Stewardship is a call to reverence all that God has...
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Wall-E

Film Discussion Guide

Earth

Earth provides a remarkable perspective on the planet we call home. It tells the story of three animal families and their journeys across the planet. This movie discussion guide connects the film...
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Quiz: Halloween & Fair Trade Chocolate

Quiz
A Teachable Moment - Halloween and Fair Trade Chocolate. Americans will spend $1.2 billion on chocolate for Halloween. Bring a little taste of justice to this holiday by looking at fair trade...
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Food Crisis Update 8-08

This three-page resource provides an update on the current state of the food crisis and expounds further on its components, causes and challenges to the global community. This resource includes a...
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Biofuels Backgrounder

Biofuels have been in the news of late as rising fuel costs spur the interest in alternative renewable energy sources. In light of growing food scarcity, environmental sustainability questions and...
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Black Gold

Black Gold is a documentary that asks us "to wake up and smell the coffee," to face the unjust conditions under which our favorite drink is produced and to decide what we can do about it. The film...
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The Omnivore's Dilemma

In the book, "The Omnivore's Dilemma", author Michael Pollan traces a direct line between the industrialization of our food supply and the degradation of the environment. A fascinating and...
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The Christmas Season and Consumerism

Lesson Plan
During Advent, we prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ. However, consumerism can also compete for our attention and keep us from experiencing Advent and Christmas as truly spirit-filled times....
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