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China, Human Rights & 2008 Olympics
Biofuels Defined
Biofuels Backgrounder
Immigration and "Security"
Heroes of Justice
Justice Sunday: August 17th
Catholic Study Guide on Torture
Lectionary Reflection
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Dear Education for Justice Members,
As you gear up for the fall, we hope you will find the new crop of educational resources a harvest of justice for your ministry needs. Be sure to look at the "Calendar Connection" for links to resources for Katrina's anniversary, Labor Day and more.
Please see the list at the left for new resources just created to support your work in educating for justice.
Peace and Blessings,
The Education for Justice Team |
Film Discussion Guide: Batman- The Dark Knight
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 Exploring Moral Issues & CST
This film discussion guide uses the latest Batman film to explore complex moral and ethical issues. This discussion guide includes: - Film synopsis
- Social justice themes to explore
- Catholic social teaching principles illustrated in the film
- Questions for discussion & analysis
- Parallels to explore between the film's themes and Pope Benedict XVI's opening address at World Youth Day.
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Signs of Hope: Great Lakes Water Compact
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 Legislation Update
Federal legislation supporting the
Great Lakes Water Compact recently passed the Senate by unanimous
vote. The House must now review the bill and vote on it. This
two-page resource provides:
- Background and information about this
development
- A Prayer Service:Water, A Sacred Trust, found on page
two.
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Transformative Education and Catholic Social Teaching
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An Article to Get You Thinking
This two-page article provides a brief overview of some of the major
elements that are central to the theory of transformative learning.
Examples of how these can be translated into practical applications for
the classroom and group learning are included.
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Fault Lines in the Food Crisis - A Closer Look
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 Update and Analysis
This three-page resource provides an update on the current state of the food crisis and expounds further on its components, causes and challenges to the global community. This resource includes a prayer and suggested action steps to further respond to the crisis.
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Prayer for Educators
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 At the Start of the New School Year
This prayer is designed for educators at the start of new school year.
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| The ABC's of CST - Back to School Article |
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Article with Discussion Questions
As students return to school, these reflections from Justice in the World and Sharing Catholic Social Teaching call for education that seeks "a renewal of the heart" and a continuous formation into "new people". A great resource to discuss at an opening faculty, theology department, or DRE meeting.
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Prayer Service: Back to School
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 An Opening Prayer Service
This two-page prayer service provides a print-ready prayer service
which sets a tone and calls on God's blessing for the new year of
learning ahead. Prayer service includes readings from scriptures,
intercessions, reflection and opening and closing prayer.
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Backgrounder: Rights and Responsibilities
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 Principles of CST
This backgrounder on the Principle of Rights and Responsibilities provides a thorough overview and provides: - Definitions and visual graphic summaries
- A reference chart presenting the development of the principle of rights and responsibilities in the encyclicals
- Reference citations from the Catechism of the Catholic Church
- Discussion questions
- Selected quotes from the encyclicals
- Scripture references
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Film Discussion Guide on Trafficking
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 "The Fields of Mudan"
This award-winning film follows
the heartbreaking story of a young Chinese girl
named Mudan, who is unsuspectingly thrown into
a life of child prostitution and modern day slavery.
As she pieces together this new reality, her only
hope is the dream of a new life in America with
her mother.
This film is an excellent tool to generate awareness, look at the underlying causes of this modern day problem and learn more about how to get involved in the solutions.
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Labor Day: A Reflection on Work and Economic Justice
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 by Bob Stewart
Labor Day is a fitting occasion to look again at the Church's teaching
on the economy. This two-page article provides a lens
for assessing the current economic realities of our country and wider
world. Use this article for reflection and discussion.
For the U.S. Bishops' Labor Day 2008 Statement - click here
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| Sunday Lectionary Reflection |
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The Sunday Lectionary Reflections by Fr. John Bucki, S.J., provide an excellent resource for personal or communal reflection on the Word as well as ideas for homily preparation. Each reflection includes a list of the readings, quotes for reflection, connections to Catholic Social Teaching, Prayers of the Faithful/Petitions, links for action and more. For this week's reflection, follow the link below.
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