Social Justice Topics

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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From Biblical Foundations to the Rights and Duties of Persons, Communities, and Nations

Twenty-five years after its publication, the U.S. Bishops’ statement Economic Justice for All continues to be powerfully relevant. The second piece of a two part resource focuses on duties, human...
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Sustainable Development: Holy See Calls for Focus on Person, Green Economy, and Subsidiarity

This resource provides the Holy See's position paper for the UN Conference on Sustainable Development, which was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in June 2012. The Conference, also known as Rio+20,...
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Connecting with the Migrant Experience

This 10-day unit invites students to connect with the experiences of immigrants through poetry, and reflect on the principles and values in Catholic Social Teaching that support migrants and the...
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The Hunger Games

This two-page discussion guide looks at the movie The Hunger Games through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching, and offers a range of questions for reflection and discussion.