Social Justice Topics

Bulletin Quotes on Immigration

Immigration is an issue currently in the national spotlight. These quotes provide statements for reflection and discussion from a variety of church resources that can be included in parish bulletins...
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November 19, 2007 Bangladesh Cyclone Devastates Thousands

On November 15, 2007 Bangladesh was hit by a cyclone that has devastated entire villages and left hundreds of thousands of people homeless. This four-page resource provides an overview of what...
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The Jena 6: Exploring Racial Justice

Explore the elements of racial justice in the recent headline-grabbing case of the Jena 6. This resource summarizes the background information of this case and touches on why high schools...
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Longing for Home

A Thousand Splendid Suns

Khaled Hosseini's A Thousand Splendid Suns is a moving story set in the turmoil of Afghanistan over the last thirty years. This book discussion guide includes a timeline and discussion questions...
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Immigration Update (July 2007)

The most recent immigration reform bill, which included many negative enforcement-focused amendments in its final version, was defeated in the Senate in late June and the national immigration reform...
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Health and CST Unit

According to Catholic Social Teaching, health care is a basic human right, flowing from humankind's creation in the image and likeness of God. Yet, nearly 44 million people in the U.S. still lack...
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Agua de Vida (Water of Life)

This Water of Life two-page resource, translated from the English version, makes a great fact sheet, insert for bulletins or newsletters. The resource includes: Sacramental connections to water...
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A CST Perspective on Climate Change

This article, with discussion questions and a prayer, uses the CST principles and bishops' statements to reflect on how allowing global warning to continue is a violation of global solidarity,...
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Women in Darfur

This timely four-page resource focuses attention on what is happening to women in Darfur. Read about the realities of women in the refugee camps and the challenges they face on a daily basis. This...
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Refugiados

This is the Spanish version of the English unit on Refugees. It includes prayers, fact sheets, a quiz, a CST reflection, discussion questions, and further resources.
Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan Activity: Immigration Role Play

This lesson plan is a group activity which engages participants in an active way, offering them an opportunity to explore immigration and the lives of immigrants from different perspectives. It is...
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