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Song "You Are Near"
The song “You Are Near,” by Dan Schutte (Oregon Catholic Press), is a contemporary musical setting of Psalm 139, which is partially printed on pages 38–39 in the Handbook. You might like to play the song at the end of …
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Hey, World
The song/video "Hey, World," by Petra and performed by Caroline Chevin, is available on YouTube (4:04). The song tells the story of courageous choices—choosing life instead of abortion or suicide—and affirms God’s gift of life. It is best used on …
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Justice Resources
Brief description of organization/agency/group and the nature of its work: How does it build relationships? promote justice?
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Correlation to Curriculum Framework
Correlation to Curriculum Framework Course IV: Jesus Christ’s Mission Continues in the Church from The Church: Christ in the World Today.
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What is Catholic Social Teaching?
A personal story about living out the principles of Catholic Social Teaching.
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Celebrating Life: The Human Person and the Rules of God
A personal story about the life affirming ‘yeses’ within the Church.
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Make a Connection with People in Need
A personal story about having a spirit of solidarity with those in need.
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What are you Called to do?
A personal story about actively living out the principles of social justice.
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Obedience to God's Will: Our Greatest Happiness
A personal story about how rules are created out of love and how obedience to those rules ensures lasting happiness.
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Research Activity: Working for Social Justice
Answer the following questions about the organization you are researching. Use a separate sheet of paper as needed.
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Archbishop Romero
This is a short video on Saint Oscar Romero. Click above to access this online resource for Live Jesus in Our Hearts: Revelation and the Old Testament. Revelation and the Old Testament is the first semester course in the new …
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The Violence of Capital Punishment
Sr. Helen Prejean discusses the violence of capital punishment.
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Suicide Prevention
A document on suicide prevention including warning signs, action steps, online resources, and lifesaving facts to consider.
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Themes from Catholic Social Teaching
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Cesar Chavez: Embrace the Legacy
A 5 minute documentary chronicling the life and mission of Catholic Cesar Chavez.
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Words of Jesus: Catholic Social Justice - CF
A discussion among Social Justice Activists about their activities and Catholic Social Justice teachings.
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WE CRY JUSTICE! Trailer
A trailer of movie on Catholic Social Justice teachings. The trailer includes footage of the impoverished, excerpts from church teachings, and statistics on the number of individuals suffering varying injustices.
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Saint Mother Teresa: The Legacy Trailer
An educational glimpse of the life of Saint Mother Teresa.