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Greetings!
This will be my last posting for Education for Justice as I have decided to focus on teaching and some long-neglected writing projects. I want to thank each and every one of you for your commitment and vision to embodying, as well as educating for, justice in our church and world. Thanks as well for the tremendous response to the survey. I am confident the results will be put to good use.
A search for my permanent replacement is underway. If you or you know of others who might be interested please take a look at the job description here. The Center hopes to have a permanent director in place by October. In the meantime, I am pleased to share with you that Dianna Ortiz, OSU will serve as interim director. She can be reached at dortiz@coc.org.
As always, this posting offers some great resources. Please take a moment to review them! If you are not already a member please join us now! If you have let your membership lapse please renew now! May God bless you and walk with you always, Kerry Kerry Danner-McDonald, Director kdanner@coc.org |
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Beasts of the Southern Wild
| | Film Discussion Guide 
Too often education on Catholic Social Teaching is written from the perspective of the privileged. This film, while still clearly created from a privileged context, creates a place for discussion from the perspective of those struggling to survive, specifically a six year-old girl and her ill father.
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World Humanitarian Day
| | 19 August 2012 
In honor of Humanitarian Day on August 19, this one page fact sheet covers the basics of humanitarian aid, including what aid is, typical types of disasters which receive it, and who provides it. The online resources list is plentiful and includes a fantastic interactive experience from the perspective of an aid worker or refugee.
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Indigenous Peoples and Climate Change
| | Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples - 9 August 2012 
On August 9th, the UN will commemorate the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. This two-page fact sheet looks at how indigenous communities are impacted by global climate change, and includes relevant quotes from Catholic Social Teaching, questions to generate discussion, and internet resources for additional information.
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Fordlandia
| | Book Discussion Guide 
Greg Grandin's book provides a fascinating study of Henry Ford's complex character, while documenting the unraveling of his utopian vision for the Amazon. This two page discussion guide includes connections to Catholic Social Teaching and questions for reflection.
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In a Time of Violence
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This prayer remembers those who are affected by violence and conflict, and asks for the courage to commit ourselves to the difficult work of building peace.
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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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