Economic Justice

Food Policy from a Faith Perspective

This four page handout/bulletin insert uses interfaith principles to reflect on the importance of ensuring that the U.S. Farm Bill is focused on ending hunger and improving access to food to everyone...
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CAFTA and Catholic Social Teaching

What have the U.S. Bishops said about CAFTA? This fact sheet summarizes their concerns about the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA).

The Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA)

This fact sheet highlights the main concerns about the Central American Free Trade Agreement and answers the questions, "What factors are needed for the development of countries in...
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Economic Justice for All

This resource provides an overview and outline of Economic Justice for All and highlights important quotes and themes from the U.S. Catholic Bishops' document, Economic Justice for All.

Social Security Reform from a Scriptural Perspective

Jim Wallis from Sojourners offers this reflection on social security reform from a biblical perspective.

La Deuda (Debt - in Spanish)

"La Deuda" is the first in a new series of Spanish materials that will available on Education for Justice's website in the near future. The unit includes prayers, CST reflections, fact...
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Pope John Paul II on Poverty and Debt

This two-page handout/bulletin insert overviews John Paul II's concerns about debt of poor countries and the problem of hunger in the world.

Debt and the Environment

The Jubilee USA Network is concerned about effects on the environment of projects and programs sponsored by the World Bank and IMF.

Prayer Service for Debt Forgiveness

John Paul II and the U.S. Bishops have continuously advocated for debt relief for the poorest nations in recent years. This prayer service promotes debt forgiveness.

Some Major Themes of Pope John Paul II's Teaching

This handout/bulletin insert highlights some of the main social justice themes of Pope John Paul II's teaching, using quotes from his addresses and documents.

Water: Reaching the Millenium Development Goal?

An important part of any discussion on poverty today must focus on the growing crisis related to the availability of water. This resource includes a quiz, fact sheet and discussion questions.

Quiz: How Has NAFTA Affected Women?

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Use this quiz to test your knowledge about NAFTA and its particular effects on women. CST and prayer included.