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Respect for Life

CST and the Death Penalty

This two page handout quickly updates you on the latest bishops' resources and Catholic organizing and advocacy regarding the death penalty. ...more

Jobs: A Moral Crisis

“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

Book Discussion Guide: "The Confession" by John Grisham , by: Robert Stewart

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

Immigration and the Question of Security , by: Sr. Katherine Feely, SND

Since 9/11, the use of fear to justify everything from the erosion of rights to the dehumanization of peoples coming to the U.S. has been dangerously effective.  This article looks at what "true...more

Juno: Film & Catholic Social Teaching , by: Br. Bill Griffin, CFX

The film, Juno, provides a timely tool to look at issues central to life. The film focuses on the dignity of life, particularly the life of the unborn, and the dignity of the human person. It provide...more

The Consistent Ethic of Life , by: Education for Justice

The substance of a Catholic position on a consistent ethic of life is rooted in a religious vision that acknowledges God as the creator and destiny of human life. It is God who establishes the centra...more

Genocide Backgrounder , by: Jane Deren

This four-page resource provides a clear and succinct background resource on genocide and includes the following: definitions of terms a timeline of Genocides of the 20th century an article on why...more
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