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September 24, 2009 |
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Dear ,
A great deal has been happening behind the scenes these days and you will soon see the results of hours and hours of work. Education for Justice has been upgrading it's web site and designing a new and improved interface for you. One new feature you may really appreciate is a login memory - once you login the first time and check the box, the website will remember your login for you. No more password frustration. In the next couple of weeks we will unveil the new site. Watch for a special posting soon.
Also, Education for Justice is pleased to announce an online workshop or 'webinar:' Tools and Resources for Integrating Catholic Social Teaching Across the Curriculum. Please take our planning survey to help us meet your needs and expectations. Reserve your place now as seats are going fast. See the "Webinar Survey" item below.
We have an exciting line-up of new resources for you in this issue. Please see the listing at the left for great tools to support your work in living the gospel and passing on the faith. Don't miss our newsletter archive - all the latest resources in one place for you!
Peace,
Sr. Katherine Feely, SND
The Education for Justice Team
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Guided Meditation to Regions of Our World
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 Focus on Prophetic Women
This three-page resource provides the script for a guided meditation focusing on prophetic women of our time who witness to justice around the world. Resource includes script, highlights of needs around the world, original words and prayer. Go to resource |
Harvest Season: Communion Agriculture - Gardening
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 October 4th is the Feast of St. Francis- Read & Discuss
Communion agriculture is "the process of growing, watering and gathering the seed every year helps me understand the mysterious transformation of the body of the seed as a parallel to the mysterious transformations of the body of Jesus. . .we plant seed and anticipate communion bread, and we gather for the Holy Eucharist to share the wine and bread, grown from the land. . ."
This two-page resource highlights the work of gardener, Andrea Ferich, and shines a light
on the transformation taking place in Camden, NJ through her efforts. Includes discussion questions and links to additional resources.
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Tips & Tools for "Going Green"
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 50 Ways to Go Green
This "idea grid" provides more than fifty ideas and ways to go green or get greener for schools, parishes and organizations. Begin with a spirituality of the sacredness of creation and build from there. This resource provides a great jumping-off point and may spark new ideas and new initiatives. Let us know what YOU are doing.
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Health Care - Core Principles & Values
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 Catholic Social Teaching Timeline
This three-page resource provides a synthesis of the Catholic teaching on health care and the values that underpin the position of the Church. This resource includes background information, a 'Catholic Social Teaching and Health Care' timeline, links for further information and a Prayer for Health Care Reform.
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Health Care and Catholic Social Teaching
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 Bulletin Insert
There is a lot of misinformation regarding the Catholic/Christian perspective on the issue of health care reform. This two-page resource provides a succinct summary of the key points drawn from the U.S. Catholic Bishops. This resource by EFJ member, Adam Setmeyer, includes foundational values to guide, analyze and evaluate the ongoing debates along with a helpful list of questions and answers.
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CST Webinar - Save the Date October 28, 2009
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"Tools and Resources for Integrating Catholic Social Teaching Across the Curriculum"
Planning Survey: This brief survey will help us design an informative webinar for teachers from all academic disciplines on how to integrate Catholic social teaching across the curriculum. Help us really meet your needs and interest by taking this survey. Take survey now Webinar Reservation:To learn more about the details of the webinar and reserve a space, please click on the link below. Spaces are filling up fast. Reserve your place now
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Climate Justice Statement
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 "World leaders must recognize the moral responsibility to focus on the poorest people affected by climate change."
The United Nations Summit on Climate Change took place this week in New York city. It was the biggest-ever gathering of political leaders to discuss climate
change. A CIDSE delegation of Church Leaders, Bishops and experts called for leadership and a focus on the poor in climate change talks. This summit is a lead-up to negotiations which will take place in December in Copenhagen on the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Read the statement issued by this Catholic delegation and learn about the Catholic Campaign for Climate Justice.Go to resource |
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.
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