This two page reflection addresses the moral ambiguity of the U.S. Federal Columbus Day holiday. Questions for discussion are included.
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September 21 is the International Day for Peace. In this three page reflection, long-time peace educator Colman McCarthy argues that peace can and should be taught in elementary and high schools. Ques...more
The 2011 U.S. Budget
, by: Sr. Janet Cashman, SCL; Updated by James E. Hug, SJ
A Moral Document...
This multi-page resource looks closely on the moral implications of a nation's budget priorities from the Catholic Social Teaching perspective, and discusses what is specifi...more
While we celebrate mothers on Mother's Day, women who are caregivers to young and old members of their families need recognition and support every day. This resource looks at the current caregiv...more
Pope Benedict's 2011 World Day of Peace Message for January 1, 2011 focuses on Religious Freedom as the path to peace this year. This resource provides and overview of his message along with que...more
Part Five explores the ways in which Catholic Social Teaching (CST) can provide essential perspectives, tools and principles in unmasking the powers that dehumanize, demean and exclude. This par...more
Charity and Justice?
Is your school or community involved in food drives during the Thanksgiving or Christmas Season?
Then use this resource to analyze ways you can serve people with justice as well ...more
Part Four explores ways in which we can cooperate in the task of redeeming power, of unmasking and confronting power that has become idolatrous and dehumanizes. Power that dehumanizes must be co...more
Starting with A New Worldview.
Part Three explores the world view of the Israelites and the contextual use of power in scripture, drawing out a deeper understanding of the nature of power and God's re...more
Power Part Two: Biblical Stories: God Present with Power
Part Two: looks at the biblical definitions of power and traces the Greek and Hebrew words associated with power. This section explores w...more
