Human Rights

Violence against Women

This unit on Violence against Women promotes the elimination of violence against women and includes a fact sheet, case studies, discussion questions, prayers and reflections.

Catholic Social Teaching on the Treatment of Prisoners

This resource contains quotes from Pope John Paul II on the treatment of prisoners. Also included are some reactions of the Vatican to the abuse of prisoners in Iraq.

Creating a Country: Part 4

Through the activity of "Creating a Country," participants receive an overview of the main principles of Catholic social teaching, an understanding of the rights set forth in the Universal...
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Creating a Country: Part 3

Through the activity of "Creating a Country," participants receive an overview of the main principles of Catholic social teaching, an understanding of the rights set forth in the Universal...
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Creating a Country: Part 2

Through the activity of "Creating a Country," participants receive an overview of the main principles of Catholic social teaching, an understanding of the rights set forth in the Universal...
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Creating a Country: Part 1

Through the activity of "Creating a Country," participants receive an overview of the main principles of Catholic social teaching, an understanding of the rights set forth in the Universal...
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Housing Unit

This unit looks at the current housing crisis in the United States. Included are prayers and reflections, a fact sheet, two case studies, a role play activity, a sign of hope and discussion...
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The Way of the Cross of the People of Chiapas

Prayer for International Women's Day

Border Children

As border security has increased over the past two years, immigrant parents have increasingly made use of smuggling networks to bring their children across the border to them. Unfortuntely, this...
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Human Rights in Nigeria

This unit focuses on human rights in Nigeria.

Quiz: Youth Around the World

Quiz
A quiz based on the recent United Nations World Youth Report and a prayer for children around the world are designed to help your constituents reflect on the problems that youth face around the world.