Human Rights

Prayer Service on Violence Against Women

This four-page resource provides suggestions for prayer setting, music, and ritual to pray for all victims of violence and to end the conditions that lead or contribute to violence.  The Prayer...
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Rights of Older Persons

This unit on the rights of older persons features a quiz about older persons in the U.S. and worldwide and includes prayers and Catholic Social Teaching to reflect on the dignity of older persons, as...
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Prayer of the World's Children

This prayer responds to the holistic needs our the world's youth.  

Mater et Magistra, Christianity and Social Progress

Fact Sheet & Handout
This resource looks at Mater et Magistra (Christianity and Social Progress), an encyclical of Pope John XXIII. Included is an overview of the document, historical notes, an outline of the document...
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Women and the Prison System

Fact Sheet & Handout
This three-page resource provides an introduction to the topic of women and the prison system, a case study, discussion questions, and a prayer.  

Who Am I? A Prayer for all Women

Prayer

Prayer for Women Everywhere

Prayer
This prayer recalls the female leaders in Scripture and asks them to guide all women to find strength in each other to build a world of justice and peace.  

Women of Faith - Sr. Maria Riley, OP: Global Leadership for Women

Activity
Maria Riley, OP, an Adrian Dominican, is recognized around the world for her leadership in the global women's movement and her work for justice for all women, their families and their communities.

Women of Color, Women of Faith

Activity
This resource celebrates the lives and achievements of Dr. Diana L. Hayes, Sr. Maria Luisa Vera, RSM, and Sr. Kateri Mitchell, SSA.

Prayer for Women and Trade Justice

Prayer

Prayer for Women

Prayer

Water Privatization

Lesson Plan
This six-page unit looks at the current trend of water privatization throughout the world. Beginning with a short prayer, this unit discusses several topics including water as a human right, CST and...
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