Social Justice Topics

Activity

Women of Color, Women of Faith

This resource celebrates the lives and achievements of Dr. Diana L. Hayes, Sr. Maria Luisa Vera, RSM, and Sr. Kateri Mitchell, SSA.
Prayer Service

Prayer Service in a Time of War

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.
Activity

Creating Your Own Justice Stations of the Cross

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...
Lesson Plan

Water Privatization

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...
Activity

Martin Luther King, Jr. Quotes 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...
Unit

Immigrant Rights

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...
Reflection

Jewish and Palestinian Women: You and I are the Conscience

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...
Fact Sheet & Handout

Globalization, Trade, Poverty and Mexico

This one-page case study provides a clear illustration of the impacts and intersections of globalization, trade and development in Mexico.