Social Justice Topics

Option for the Poor: A Place at the Table

A Place at the Table: A Catholic Recommitment to Overcome Poverty and to Respect the Dignity of All God’s Children was issued by the USCCB in 2002. Ten years later, after a world-wide economic...
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Prayer Service

Prayer Service: United Nations Day for the Eradication of Poverty

This three-page resource is a formatted, ready-to-use prayer service commemorating the UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.  Included is a handout of images of children, women, and...
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Growing Economic Inequality Matters! Why People of Faith Should Be Concerned

Fred Kammer, SJ considers growing economic inequality in this article from the Jesuit Social Research Institute.

Voting and Discipleship

As Election Day 2012 approaches on November 6, this reflection considers some of the resources available to help Catholics form their consciences prior to entering the voting booth.

National Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated September 15 through October 15. This three page resource includes reflections from Catholic Social Teaching, questions for discussion, and an activity...
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Examination of Conscience in Light of Catholic Social Teaching

Amidst the chaos of the 2012 election season, the USCCB offers questions for personal reflection on our role as active and engaged citizens guided by the principles of Catholic Social Teaching. This...
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Remembering the Medellin Conference

This two-page resource provides background on the Latin American Bishops' conference held in Medellin, Colombia in 1968. The conference marked a sea-change in the Latin American church, denouncing...
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The Dark Knight Rises

This two-page resource looks at the third film in Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy. It includes discussion questions and a brief reflection on violence in the media.

Syrian Uprising

Since March 2011, Syria has been embroiled in an escalating conflict that began as a nonviolent uprising during the Arab Spring. This five-page resource provides background on the conflict, response...
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Inter-Religious Dialogue: Sikhism

In the spirit of Nostra Aetate, The Declaration of the Church on Non-Christian Religions, the USCCB sent condolences to the Sikh community following the murder of six worshipers in a Sikh temple in...
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Indigenous Peoples and Climate Change

On August 9th, the UN will commemorate the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. This two-page fact sheet looks at how indigenous communities are impacted by climate change, and...
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Fordlandia

Greg Grandin’s book provides a fascinating study of Henry Ford’s complex character, while documenting the unraveling of his utopian vision for the Amazon. This book discussion guide includes...
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