Social Justice Topics

Women of Faith - Sr. Maria Riley, OP: Global Leadership for Women

Activity
Maria Riley, OP, an Adrian Dominican, is recognized around the world for her leadership in the global women's movement and her work for justice for all women, their families and their communities.

Prayer Service in a Time of War

Prayer Service
The updated version of the resource is a general prayer for peace during war, while the original resource has a special focus on the war in Iraq.

Creating Your Own Justice Stations of the Cross

Activity
For centuries, the stations of the cross have helped Christian people reflect on the mystery of the suffering and death of Jesus in an intimate way. By creating their own unique justice stations of...
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Prayer for Women and Trade Justice

Prayer

Prayer for Women

Prayer

AIDS Way of the Cross of Jesus Christ

Prayer Service

Prayer for Personal and Corporate Accountability

Prayer

Water Privatization

Lesson Plan
This six-page unit looks at the current trend of water privatization throughout the world. Beginning with a short prayer, this unit discusses several topics including water as a human right, CST and...
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A Prayer of Faith and Hope in a Time of Fear

Prayer

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Activity
Martin Luther King, Jr., is well-known throughout the world for his leadership role in the U.S. civil rights movement and his belief in non-violent social change. King also supported human rights for...
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Immigrant Rights

Unit
This unit on immigrant rights contains the following materials: prayers and reflections, case studies of immigrants, a fact sheet on women immigrants, discussion questions and a quiz. This unit also...
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Jewish and Palestinian Women: You and I are the Conscience

Reflection
Jewish and Palestinian Women: You and I are the Conscience.  This moving reflection highlights what is at stake in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. A Palestinian woman writes, "You and I are the...
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