This five page backgrounder reviews key social insurance programs that protect human dignity and the common good and foster economic justice. Social Security, Medicare, and Pension plans are explained...more
This two page handout quickly updates you on the latest bishops' resources and Catholic organizing and advocacy regarding the death penalty.
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This four page resource can be used as a companion piece to The Whistleblower Film Discussion Guide. It overviews the current state of human trafficking, its causes and scope, Catholic responses, and ...more
Alabama has passed a law that would make it a crime to knowingly assist an illegal immigrant by providing them a ride, a job, a place to live or any other kind of social assistance, including religiou...more
“The job crisis in the U.S. and globally is not only an economic crisis, it is a moral crisis,” argues Maria Riley in this three page reflection. Riley argues that the convergence of multiple cris...more
Since the 1840s, immigration to the U.S. was increasingly from Catholic countries, beginning with the Irish Famine, continuing with displaced persons from Eastern Europe after World War II and with La...more
Adapted from a best-selling and popular book club novel, The Help provides a disturbing and ultimately hopeful message in its portrayal of Jackson, Mississippi in 1961. It tells the story of Aibileen ...more
True Grit is a classic Western which portrays a very narrow understanding of justice and can provide the context for a rich conversation. This film discussion guide includes a synopsis, themes t...more
John Grisham's latest novel is topping the bestseller list and provides a wonderful opportunity to explore the issue of the death penalty in contemporary society. This four-page discussion guide...more
This interactive module explains the basic process of resettlement when a person comes to the United States as a refugee.
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