Social Justice Topics

Human Rights and Catholic Social Tradition

This resource provides four pages of recent and relevant quotes that summarize the Church's social teaching on human rights, as well as discussion questions.  

Prayer for Refugees

June 20 marks World Refugee Day. We pray for all those who are forced to flee from their homes due to war, violence, hunger or economic desperation.  

U.S. Bishops on Speak Out on Immigration

April 2008.  This three-page resource highlights recent statements and responses by U.S. Catholic Bishops to developments on the national and local levels regarding immigration policy. This...
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Enrique's Journey

Immigration is one of the most critical social issues facing us today. The book, Enrique's Journey" is the engrossing true story of a 16-year old boy from Honduras who travels thousands of miles to...
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CST & Film Guide: Blood Diamond

Diamonds have been an ongoing source of conflict and war in many places in Africa. Blood Diamond provides an excellent tool to learn about the issues and explore the themes of justice and injustice...
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Immigration: The Origins of the Church's Position

This three-page resource presents how the Catholic Church arrived at its position on immigration. This article by Archbishop Wilton Gregory of Atlanta, the first in a series, is a wonderful tool...
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Genocide Backgrounder

This four-page resource provides a clear and succinct background resource on genocide and includes the following: definitions of terms a timeline of Genocides of the 20th century an article on...
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Black Gold

Black Gold is a documentary that asks us "to wake up and smell the coffee," to face the unjust conditions under which our favorite drink is produced and to decide what we can do about it. The film...
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Reflections on Ending Racism

Various Church leaders have spoken out about the evil of racism and the need to eradicate it in the thoughts and actions of each person as well as in the soul of our society.  This resource collects...
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The Omnivore's Dilemma

In the book, "The Omnivore's Dilemma", author Michael Pollan traces a direct line between the industrialization of our food supply and the degradation of the environment. A fascinating and...
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Water

The film, "Water" is a marvellous and engaging film through which to examine critical questions about the role of culture and religion in promoting injustice.  This discussion guide provides...
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Jan 6-12: National Migration Week Resources

National Migration Week is a week-long look at the dynamics and impacts of migration around the world. The theme for 2008 is "From Many, One Family of God". Use this week to learn more...
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