Social Justice Topics

Women's Rights - Spanish unit

The Women's Rights Unit has now been translated into Spanish for use with your Spanish-speaking populations. The unit includes CST quotes, prayers, case studies, facts, and activities to educate...
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Prayer Service

Prayer Service for World AIDS Day (Dec. 1)

This two-page prayer service is a print-ready resource to mark World AIDS Day and to pray with and for all those who are living with HIV/AIDS. Resource includes song suggestions, scripture reading,...
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Lesson Plan

A 700 mile Fence: Justice on the Border?

This resource provides a look at the recent legislation that authorized the building of a 700-mile wall along the border between the U.S. and Mexico. Can building walls really provide the solution we...
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Litany

Litany of Women Saints

This litany celebrates the lives and examples of the many women saints who continue to inspire us today. The litany is excerpted with permission from Sr. Joan Chittister's "Litany of Women for the...
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Debt, Poverty, and the Bible

This resource is a Scripture study from Jubilee USA to show how the imperative for debt relief has biblical roots.

Darfur Crisis Worsens: A Call to Conscience

Since the signing of a peace agreement between the Sudanese government and one of the three rebel groups in Darfur in May 2006, the violence has only worsened, with more civilian and humanitarian aid...
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Mitos Sobre Inmigrantes (Myths about Immigrants)

As Catholics around the U.S. work with the U.S. Catholic Bishops to advocate for comprehensive immigration reform, both English and Spanish-speaking Catholics must be equipped with the resources to...
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August 31, 2006 - New Report Questions World Bank Free Trade Policies; Vatican Representative Critical of Current Trade System

Danger on the Border: Is Tougher Security the Answer to Undocumented Immigration?

One recent debate in immigration reform has centered on border security. Various ideas have been proposed in Congress to built bigger fences, arm more guardsmen, and to make crossing the border more...
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Sex Trafficking in the United States: Facts and Victims' Stories

Sex trafficking is more widespread than commonly realized, with trafficked persons having been discovered in all 50 states, and 91 cities. This 2-page factsheet details the situation. Stories of real...
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The Faces of Immigrants - Case Studies on the Diverse Experiences of Immigrants to the U.S.

The United States is a country that was founded by immigrants and it has a rich history of "welcoming the stranger". This resource consists of short case studies of immigrants from...
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Retreat

Spirituality of Justice Reflections: Thirty Daily Reflections with Pope Benedict XVI

Spend 5 minutes a day in prayer with Pope Benedict XVI, reflecting each day on a justice quote from the pope, reflection questions, and a prayer. The format of this resource is a short half-page to...
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