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Dear ,
In this season of Pentecost, we are aware of the places around the globe that need the Spirit's power to bring peace, to end conflicts, to heal memories and to restore hope. May the gifts of the Spirit continue to break down barriers and forge communal bonds of solidarity that lead us to ever new thresholds of hope.
In this posting we have resources on Pakistan - in the news lately, a summer reading list of books that are great to use to engage Catholic social teaching themes, a service learning checklist for assessing programs and classroom learning and more.
Please see the list at the left for our latest resources to support your work in bringing gospel justice to life.
Peace,
The Education for Justice Team
Katherine Feely, SND, Jane Deren, Liz Leipold
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Service Learning: An Integration Checklist
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 Integrating Catholic Social Teaching into Service Learning Programs
Integrating classroom learning with service experiences is often an
area where critical work is still needed. This resource is a two-page
integration "Check List" to identify the strengths of your program
as well as to identify places where further development or integration
is needed.
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A Summer Reading List of Books & CST
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 Open a Book, Expand the Mind & Heart
Travel the world this summer without leaving home. This two page resource offers 6
suggestions for your summer reading enjoyment. The focus of the list is
"Global Solidarity" and each book takes you to a different country. The
reading list includes book description, country and themes within the
book connected to Catholic social teaching.
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Pakistan: Praying for Peace Around the Globe
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 Prayer for the People of Pakistan
"Praying for Peace Around the Globe" is a new prayer resource by EFJ Member, Jim McGinnis. This two-page resource is a prayer for the people of Pakistan (currently in the news) and is a sample excerpt from the book. Use this book to 'pray around the globe' for people in need. Each prayer is prefaced with historical information and background on the difficult issues and situations facing people in selected countries.
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The Middle East & Church Basics
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 A Long History, A Hopeful Future
This three-page resource lays out the broad strokes of the Church's work in the Middle East over time to bring about peace and a just resolution to the long-simmering tensions in the region. This resource highlights the role the Church has played and summarizes the various visits of the Popes who each have tried to advance a peaceful solution.
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Observing World Children's Day - June 12
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 A Summer Prayer for Children
Summer is almost here and the end of the school year is greeted with the welcomed relaxation of summer. In June, the world observes several days that remind us of children who need our solidarity through prayer and advocacy in the days and months ahead: - June 4th is International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression (UN)
- June 12th is World Day Against Child Labor
- June 20th World Refugee Day
- June 26th International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
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June is Torture Awareness Month
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 A World Without War and Torture
Several groups are working collaboratively on many levels to put an end to all forms of torture. June is torture awareness month and links below contain some of the efforts that are underwayto observe this month and educate others for an end to torture.
- Torture Abolition and Survivors Support Coalition International (TASSC) http://tassc.org
- USCCB - Torture is a Moral Issue Study Guide http://www.usccb.org/sdwp/stoptorture/
- The National Religious Campaign Against
Torture (NRCAT) www.tortureisamoralissue.org
Go to additional EFJ resources
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Upcoming Conference: Wisdom and Witness
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NCEA is hosting a conference for Catholic high school theology teachers, campus ministers & service learning coordinators.
Join colleagues from across the United States and Canada for three days of learning, renewal and enrichment. Featured speakers include:
- Bishop Richard Malone on the new religious education framework and methods to integrate it across the curriculum
- Immaculee libagiza from Rwanda on her story about faith, reconciliation and the call to serve one another
- Sr. Helen Prejean, CSJ on the Dead Man Walking Theater Project and taking on Gospel issues through art
- Dr. Michael Horan on the formation of adolescent disciples
- Plus, 24 workshops, best practices, resources, networking, idea exchanges and more.
Register Now - HERE!
Go to Conference Details and Program
Get Conference Brochure
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Sunday Lectionary Reflection
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The Word Becomes Flesh
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.
Go to Lectionary Reflection
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