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Martin Niemöller, whose birth we celebrate Jan. 14, is best known for his haunting “First they came…” reflection on complicity in the Holocaust. His story of conversion reminds us that as we change our ways, we can change the world.
The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler tells the story of a woman who saved 2,500 children from likely death during the Holocaust. This discussion guide draws out key themes of Catholic social teaching found in the film.
Lee Daniels’ The Butler tells the story of White House butler who served eight U.S. presidents, while trying to support his family through turbulent times. Our discussion guide explores the challenges he faced in dealing while wrestling with racial discord and other tensions, still performing his job with dignity.
Every ten minutes, someone in the U.S. contracts HIV, and nearly half of the one million people in the United States infected with HIV are African American men, women, and children. Endgame: AIDS in Black America is a groundbreaking PBS 2-hour film that explores one of our country’s most urgent, preventable health crises. The film traces the history of the epidemic through the experiences of extraordinary individuals who tell their stories.
National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated September 15 through October 15. This three page resource includes reflections from Catholic Social Teaching, questions for discussion, and an activity on identity and naming.
This resource examines the historical context and connections with Catholic Social Teaching of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel.
This four-page prayer service for Black History Month includes prayers, scriptural readings, and reflections on the principles of Catholic Social Teaching from leaders in the African American community. We celebrate the promotion of positive values of our African American leadership through advocacy, through professional life, and through the arts. These values echo the main principles of CST, and we pray that such values become respected by all.
Nelson Mandela spent 27 years in prison for fighting apartheid in South Africa. This year marks the 20th anniversary of his release. This film is the true story of Nelson Mandela’s effort to unite South Africa and overcome apartheid through every means possible…including rugby.
Mandela was released in 1990 and became the first black president of South Africa in 1994. This movie chronicles that event and reveals the difference real leadership and vision can make in healing a divided nation. The final victory for them is not just a rugby championship, but a new sense of the possibility of unity across race and class.
Black History Month: From Freedom to Fulfillment This PowerPoint moves through American history with images and words of African Americans’ long struggle for justice and equality. The fight for freedom and civil rights has been led by many great people, some of whom are highlighted in this presentation. As we explore and acknowledge the progress that has been made, we also look forward and reflect on ways in which we must continue the fight for true equality and justice among all people. Download the presentation and add your own heroes as well.
Rosa Parks was a remarkable woman whose life and actions revealed what it meant to take a stand for justice – even while sitting down. This 10-page print-ready lesson plan is an activity designed to have students evaluate and assess the portrayal of Rosa in children’s books. This lesson engages critical thinking and analysis. Use this lesson plan to honor this woman and celebrate African American History Month in February.
July 18 is the birthday of Nelson Mandela, who is a model of a life long non-violent justice activist whose dedication bought about the end of the racist apartheid government in South Africa. A two-page handout on his life, with significant quotes, questions and a prayer is included.
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 significant
quotes from nine different documents and places them in a context for
reflection, discussion and prayer.
