christian lifestyles
Affluenza
http://www.pbs.org/kcts/affluenza/Do you have affluenza? This interesting site includes a quiz that can tell you if you have it. Looking critically at materialism and its development in U.S. society provides an excellent backdrop to a study of economic justice. A teacher's guide and resources give suggestions for student activities and possible treatment.
Dorothy Day
https://www.catholicworker.org/dorothyday/Need a great site for background on Dorothy Day? This site has a library of writings by Dorothy Day that is comprehensive and very ease to browse through by use of a thesaurus search function. Current articles from various Catholic Worker newsletters, links to organizations committed to working for peace and justice, various essays, and photographs are also included on this site.
John Paul II: The Millennial Pope
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/popeThis Frontline site focuses on Pope John Paul II and explores the sources of his character and beliefs. This site is a must see! There is a biography of John Paul II, along with his anecdotes and stories and encyclicals. A teacher's guide with many questions for discussion, glossary, and debate activities is also included. There is a video clip that includes a roundtable discussion on the Catholic Church and sex that addresses homosexuality, women, and contraception. This is an excellent, thought-provoking piece.
National Black Catholic Congress
https://www.nbccongress.org/The National Black Catholic Congress, comprised of member organizations, represents African American Roman Catholics, working in collaboration with National Roman Catholic organizations. This site is commited to the evangelization, freedom, and growth of African Americans as full participants in church and society. Publications, prayers, and updates on Blessed Mother Josephine Bakhita, are available on the site, as well as information on programs and future congresses. This is an excellent resource for teachers and students.
Catholic Worker Movement
https://www.catholicworker.org/The Catholic Worker Movement, founded by Dorothy Day and Peter Maurin in 1933, is grounded in a firm belief in the God-given dignity of every human person. Today over 175 Catholic Worker communities remain committed to nonviolence, voluntary poverty, prayer, and hospitality for the homeless, exiled, hungry, and foresaken. Catholic Workers continue to protest injustice, war, racism, and violence of all forms. This Web site includes writings of Dorothy Day and Peter Maurin, related links, a directory, and samples of contemporary Catholic Worker thought and action.
Fr. Thomas Merton
http://www.monks.org/index.php/monks-pages/thomas-mertonThis site, provided by the Abbey of Gethsemane, contains a brief biography of the life of Thomas Merton, who entered the monastic life on December 10, 1941, and died on December 10, 1968.
Busted Halo
https://www.bustedhalo.com/This link, sponsored by the Paulists, provides young people with a language of faith for their experiences today.
Forgiveness Day
https://www.forgivenessalliance.org/day.htmlThe Worldwide Forgiveness Alliance is a non-profit, tax exempt educational foundation dedicated to evoking the healing power of forgiveness worldwide. As an essential part of that mission they seek to establish the first global holiday, International forgiveness Day, celebrated on the first Sunday of every August. This site provides articles on forgiveness and ideas for celebrating Forgiveness Day.
International Friendship Day
http://www.friendship.com.au/friendday.htmlThis is a Web site dedicated to the celebration of friendship. It includes ideas for people of all ages to show their appreciation for their friends.
Catholic Church Documents Related to Biblical Studies
https://catholic-resources.org/ChurchDocs/index.htmlFrom the online resources of Professor Felix Just, this index of all the major Catholic documents on Scripture includes links to online versions if they exist.
