Greetings!
As August comes to a close we hope you are rested and renewed. Back to school planning is in high gear for many of us. This posting includes some great resources for your fall planning whether it be for the class room or for the parish hall.
We are happy to inform you that the Education for Justice director has been hired. A separate introductory e-mail will be sent to you soon.
Have a blessed August!
James E. Hug, S.J.
President
Center of Concern
www.coc.org
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The Help
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Film Guide
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.
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Catholic Teaching and Immigration in the U.S.
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The People of God on the Move
The biblical perspective on immigration, the history of Catholic immigration to the U.S. and recent church teachings on
immigration are presented in this informative piece.
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Faith Communities Respond to Unemployment
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 Job Clubs Formed
Learn what two Catholic parishes and other organizations are doing on this critical issue and what steps parishes can take to support those affected by unemployment.
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Labor Day Reflection
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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, O.P., in this three page reflection. Riley argues that the convergence of multiple crises point to two areas that should be prioritized at the local and federal level: the growing of green jobs and the care and protection of care-givers. Questions for discussion and reflection are included. Go to resource |
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Tenth Anniversary: In Memory of 9/11/2001
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 Prayer Service
It includes a reading from Psalm 13 and a prayer from Blessed John Paul II, who tirelessly promoted peace in the global community.
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Back To School Prayer
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Prayer Service
Start the school year off by fostering your students' spirituality.
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Teaching Aid: Catholic Social Teaching
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Great Overview
This 24 page summary of major CST documents includes trivia and historical context of each document.
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Sunday Lectionary Reflections
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Readings, Reflections, Connections and Prayer
The 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.
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