Social Justice Topics

Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan: Campaign Ads and Ethics

For Critical Thinking & Analysis This lesson plan invites students to look at the ideals of a political campaign and the ethics employed in the use of media ads. Students will chart ads and...
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Election Web Sites for Educators

Great sites to consult for Educators! This six-page resource contains a list of excellent, non-partisan resources to consult for election information.  The listings include brief descriptions,...
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Quotes from Catholic Social Teaching on Being Disciples and Citizens

This two-page resource has a handy list of great quotes that highlight the dual role of being both a citizen and a disciple in the voting booth. Use this for reflection, discussion or prayer. Use it...
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Catholic Social Teaching and the Election: Reflection Guide

This three-page resource offers great questions for reflections based on the principles of Catholic Social Teaching. This resource offers a helpful way to focus on the deeper vision and values that...
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Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship - PowerPoint

This ready-to-use PowerPoint presentation provides a companion piece to the US Bishops' document, "Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship." The presentation includes an overview,...
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Causes of Homelessness Activity

This critical thinking activity looks at the factors that can lead to homelessness. Using lines and arrows, connect these different factors and circumstances to demonstrate how they may lead to...
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Quiz

Quiz: Homelessness: How much do you know?

This quiz on homelessness provides terrific questions to test your knowledge and perceptions. This quiz looks at some commonly misunderstood facts about homelessness and includes an answer...
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Quiz

Quiz: Halloween & Fair Trade Chocolate

A Teachable Moment - Halloween and Fair Trade Chocolate. Americans will spend $1.2 billion on chocolate for Halloween. Bring a little taste of justice to this holiday by looking at fair trade...
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Quiz

Poverty Quiz

This poverty quiz tests the participant's knowledge about poverty in the U.S. This print-ready quiz includes an answer key and explanations of current poverty facts and figures. Charts showing the...
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One Border One Body

The Liturgy is a place where we seek to transcend all borders, all division. The film, "One Border One Body" looks at the issue of immigration from a sacramental perspective. This film invites not...
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Habitat and Urbanization: Harmonious Cities

World Habitat Day is October 6th. This three-page resource looks at the facts and figures of urbanization today. This resource is designed to mark the UN celebration of World Habitat day and...
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Video

A Witness Speaks: Forgiveness after Genocide (Video 2)

Fr. Romain Rurangirwa survived the Rwandan genocide in 1994. He was a college student at the time. In the second of seven video segments, Fr. Romain responds to a student's question about forgiveness...
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