Economic Justice

Film Discussion Guide

"Buy Now: The Shopping Conspiracy" Discussion Guide

This discussion guide accompanies the documentary Buy Now: The Shopping Conspiracy, where industry insiders expose the manipulative tactics driving overconsumption. With Catholic social teaching...
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Lesson Plan

Rerum Novarum - Theology, Philosophy, and History

This resource offers educators a practical and engaging way to help students understand and connect with Pope Leo XIII’s Rerum Novarum, a foundational document in Catholic Social Teaching....
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Abbott Elementary cast in the red carpet of the critics choice awards
Film Discussion Guide

Abbott Elementary S1 E1

This discussion guide for the first season (episode 1) of Abbott Elementary allows individuals to reflect on the episode through the inclusion lens. Abbott Elementary is a mockumentary-style...
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Gift boxes of all colors and sizes stacked up on top of each other with bows; calling to reflect on the spiritual impact of gift-giving in excess.
Reflection

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

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...
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Activity

Student Guide on Poverty and U.S. Elections

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,...
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Bulletin Insert

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

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...
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Reflection

Student Guide on Inequality and United States Elections

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,...
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Cover of the book "Doing Faith Justice" An Introduction to Catholic Social Teach In
Book Discussion Guide

Doing Faithjustice 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,...
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Reflection

Ethical Purchasing and Catholic Social Teaching

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...
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Reflection

Engaging the Filipino American Labor Movement through CST

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...
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Fact Sheet & Handout

Alternative Giving for Christmas 2020

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

Migrant Workers' Rights and COVID-19

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...
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