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A Revolution of Hope: Occupy Advent and the Vatican , by: Alex Mikulich, PhD

This two page reflectionby guest writer Alex Mikulich, Ph.D., explores how the Occupy protestors embody the season of advent. Includes active links to background resources. ...more

A Prayer for Unity

God of all, you challenge us
to be a unified national community.

You call us to move beyond
partisan politics
so we may create
a vision of the common good
so sorely needed for our country.

In this time of confusion,
you call us to see clearly
with the lens of justice for all.

In this time of disrespect for so many,
you call on us to practice respect
for all voices around the table,
and for all voices not heard in the discussions.

In this time of personal insecurity,

Border Fence

Arizona Immigration Law and Catholic Teaching , by: Jane Deren, PhD

The state of Arizona recently passed immigration reform that allows local police to initiate an investigation when they suspect a person may not be legally residing in the state.  Many, including...more

Prayer Service for the Common Good , by: Jane Deren

Inauguration 2009 The inauguration provides an opportunity to pray for our new president and the needs of the country. This resource provides an explanation of the prayerful occasion which inauguratio...more

Prayer for the Inauguration , by: Jane Deren

January 20th The swearing in of a new president is a momentous occasion in a nation's history and an appropriate time for prayer. Use this prayer to pray for the newly elected president, Barack Obam...more

Compare the Candidates: Economic Responses to Wall Street Crisis , by: Michelle Webb

This side-by-side chart compares the presidential candidate's plans to address and respond to the Wall Street crisis and current economic realities. This resource content is directly from each campa...more

Prayer for the Elections , by: Sr. Joan Chittister, OSB

Give us, 0 God, leaders whose hearts are large enough to match the breadth of our own souls and give us souls strong enough to follow leaders of vision and wisdom. In seeking a leader, let us seek mor...more

Conversation Guidelines on Election Issues , by: Education for Justice

A Facilitator's Discussion Guide This one-page resource provides ground rules for conversations on the election issues along with helpful tips and guidelines for discussion leaders.   ...more

Campaigning for Human Dignity: Englarging the Moral Imagination , by: Sr. Katherine Feely, SND

Campaigning for Human Dignity This lesson plan invites students to learn about the issues of the campaign and explore the connection to promoting human dignity.  Students learn about  each candidat...more

Lesson Plan: Campaign Ads and Ethics , by: Sr. Katherine Feely, SND

For Critical Thinking & Analysis This lesson plan invites students to look at the ideals of a political campaign and the ethics employed in the use of media ads. Students will chart ads and deter...more
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