Economic Justice Archives

Advent: Re-examining Gift-Giving Practices and Catholic Social Teaching

Reflection

During Advent, we are called to reflect on Christ’s message of love and justice, challenging consumerism and focusing on ethical and meaningful giving. Catholic Social Teaching encourages...

Student Guide on Poverty and U.S. Elections

Activity

Those in poverty face not only a lack of basic necessities but also social exclusion, limited access to education, and vulnerability to climate change. Explore the intersection of economic justice,...

Bulletin Insert: Poverty and U.S. Elections (revised)

Bulletin Insert

Explore how those in poverty face not only a lack of basic necessities but also social exclusion, limited access to education, and vulnerability to climate change. This bulletin insert examines...

Student Guide on Inequality and United States Elections

Reflection

The crisis of inequality creates deep divisions between people and communities despite progress in reducing extreme poverty. Rising wealth inequality, especially impacting women, Indigenous peoples,...

Doing Faithjustice Discussion Guide

Book Discussion Guide

In the latest edition of Doing Faithjustice, Fred Kammer S.J., a lawyer, activist, and Jesuit priest, addresses the pressing issue of human poverty and injustice amidst our consumer-driven,...

Ethical Purchasing and Catholic Social Teaching

Reflection

Read through this Ethical Holiday Purchasing guide to better understand the decisions you make around buying—especially during the holiday season. Begin to consider workers engaged in all phases of...

Engaging the Filipino American Labor Movement through CST

Reflection

Learn more about the Filipino American labor movement and the work of farm workers in California's Central Valley. Use the lens of Catholic Social Teaching and the understanding the rights of workers...

Alternative Giving for Christmas 2020

Fact Sheet & Handout

This Christmas, foster a culture of peace by supporting the mission of these social justice organizations and fair trade shops.

Migrant Workers' Rights and COVID-19

Reflection

During COVID19, there has been a great deal of talk regarding essential workers. In many ways, the virus has reminded us of those workers we frequently forget or outright ignore. Learn how COVID-19...