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Catholic Social Teaching at Work Today
Teenagers, young adults, small faith communities, and those interested in social justice will be challenged to respond to the central question of this video, "How is God calling you to follow in the footsteps of Jesus and put His teachings to practice in the world?" Organized in two segments, part one (nine minutes) provides a comprehensive overview of the seven themes of Catholic social teaching and a brief Scriptural and historical context for its development. In part two (19 minutes), seven different speakers illustrate each of the themes as they share their personal stories of injustice in their lives and the actions that they took. Ideal as an introduction to Catholic social teaching, this video can be used as a resource for sacramental preparation, small group study, and youth and adult religious education. Study guide included. Developed in cooperation with Catholic Campaign for Human Development, Department of Social Development and World Peace, Catholic Relief Services, Catholic Charities, and National Council of Catholic Women.
English: No. 5-444, 28 min., $14.95
Spanish: No. 5-891, 28 min., $14.95
Resource Member Price $8.97
Resource Manual on Catholic Teaching
Are you looking for one resource to lead your parish to a better understanding of how to live Catholic social teaching? In the Footsteps of Jesus: Resource Manual on Catholic Social Teaching is that resource. It contains the essential prayers, lesson plans, small group sessions, and source material for every age group from middle school on up. The sessions and services are flexible and designed to help teenagers and senior citizens, college students and RCIA candidates, pastors and parish councils, Catholic schoolchildren and families to learn to live the seven themes of Catholic social teaching in their own setting. Buy at least one copy for your parish-then buy a copy for your school, your partner or sister parish, or the parish next door.
No. 5-499, 104 pp., $19.95
Resource Member Price $15.96
Ideal for religious educators at the diocesan and parish levels, this guide was developed to assist parish ministers and other adults study Catholic social teaching, either individually or in a group setting. Based upon the bishops' statement of June 1999, the guide is from the U.S. bishops' Committee on Social Development and World Peace and Committee on Education.
No. 5-366, 64 pp., $5.95
Resource Member Price $3.57
Reflections of the U.S. Catholic Bishops. Also Includes the Summary Report of the Task Force on Catholic Social Teaching and Catholic Education
The U.S. bishops stress the importance of incorporating Catholic social teaching into Catholic educational programs. Exploring how the Catholic community can better share the Church's social justice tradition, the document highlights the major themes of Catholic social teaching and provides recommendations for incorporating it in all forms of Catholic education and formation. Developed jointly by the Committee on Domestic Policy, the Committee on Education, and the Committee on International Policy.
English: No. 5-281, 32 pp., $3.95
Resource Member Price $2.37
Spanish: No. 5-803, 32 pp.,$3.95
Resource Member Price $2.37
Containing the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching highlighted by the U.S. bishops in the above publication—(1) Life and Dignity of the Human Person, (2) Call to Family, Community, and Participation, (3) Rights and Responsibilities, (4) Option for the Poor and Vulnerable, (5) The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers, (6) Solidarity, and (7) Care for God's Creation—these colorful green and purple cards and posters are useful handouts designed for a wide variety of settings. Give the 5½"x 8½" cards to students, members of justice and peace committees, parishioners, and others to stimulate thought and encourage integration of these themes into all aspects of local ministry. Display the 17" x 22" posters in schools, parishes, dioceses, and related settings as a daily reminder of this vital work of the Church.
Card: English: No. 5-315, 50/$10.00
Resource Member Price 50/$6.00
Card: Spanish: No. 5-815, 50/$10.00
Resource Member Price 50/$6.00
Poster: English: No. 5-318, $2.00
Resource Member Price $1.20
Poster: Spanish: No. 5-818, $2.00
Resource Member Price $1.20
A Catholic Perspective on Crime and Criminal Justice. A Statement of the Catholic Bishops of the United States
Responding to the threats to everyday life that are caused by crime and fear of crime, the U.S. bishops tackle the issue of crime and corrections, justice and mercy, responsibility and treatment. Recognizing that the dignity of the human person applies to both victim and offender, the bishops use scriptural foundations, sacramental and historical heritage, Catholic social teaching, and policy foundations and directions to promote further dialogue and action. Stories from those close to this issue complement the bishops' message by emphasizing the need to work together for better solutions that teach right from wrong, respect for life, forgiveness and mercy. "We are convinced that our tradition and our faith offer better alternatives that can hold offenders accountable and challenge them to change their lives; reach out to victims and reject vengeance; restore a sense of community and resist the violence that has engulfed so much of our culture."
English: No. 5-394, 64 pp., $5.95
Resource Member Price $3.57
Spanish: No. 5-846, 82 pp., $5.95
Resource Member Price $3.57
A Pastoral Challenge for the New Millennium
The U.S. bishops express solidarity with those living in poverty or other unjust conditions and offer thanks and encouragement to those responding to the "cries of the poor" through the Church's works of charity, justice, and peace. The bishops challenge all people of faith to engage in acts of charity and to undertake action to promote justice and peace.
English: No. 5-358, 56 pp., $5.95
Resource Member Price $3.57
Spanish: No. 5-832, 64 pp., $5.95
Resource Member Price $3.57
Reflects on the heritage, principles, and practice of Catholic social teaching. An important tool in any parish's continuing effort to educate and motivate Catholics regarding the Church's social doctrine.
No. 746-4, 12 minutes, $17.95
Resource Member Price $10.77
Revised Edition
Highlighting the seven themes of Catholic social teaching, this booklet challenges us to take action in our homes, parishes, and local communities. Contains a new chapter on the "Care for God's Creation," the seventh theme of Catholic social teaching. Each section of the booklet includes relevant excerpts from papal encyclicals and bishops' pastoral letters, citations from Catholic social teaching, and examples of how Catholic Campaign for Human Development-funded groups implement the basic themes.
English: No. 5-433, 52 pp.,
Spanish: 5-846, 52 pp.
1-9 copies, $4.95 each
10-24 copies, $3.95 each
25+ copies, $2.95 each
Resource Member Price $2.95
Voices for Justice in the 20th Century
Video portrays 100 years of Catholic social teaching, from Rerum Novarum to the groups and individuals working for social justice today. Includes a discussion guide. Produced by The Catholic Communications Campaign and premiered on NBC television.
No. 427-9, 60 minutes, $29.95
Resource Member Price $17.97
This brochure makes clear connections between CCHD's work and church teaching about the dignity of the human person and the sanctity of human life—and CCHD's commitment to those values and teachings.
No. 5-409, 6-panel brochure, 25/$10.00
Resource Member Price 25/$6.00
This statement by the Administrative Board of the U.S. bishops recounts important issues on human life, budget priorities, housing, the rights of immigrants, and health care reform.
No. 5-011, 12 pp., 10/$15.00
Resource Member Price 10/$6.00
Catholic Reflections on Food, Farmers, and Farmworkers
The reflections offered here seek to challenge the lack of awareness regarding the ethics of how food is produced, how land is protected, and how agriculture is structured, rewarded, and regulated to serve the common good. Focusing on signs of the times and employing principles from Catholic social teaching it suggests an agenda for action for farmers, agricultural workers, leaders of rural communities, and those who serve them in our Church as well as those involved in agricultural policy.
English: No. 5-603, 40 pp.
Spanish: No. 5-903, 40 pp.
1-9 copies, $3.95 each
10-24 copies, $3.50 each
25+ copies, $2.95 each
Resource Member Price $2.37
A Human Tragedy, A Moral Challenge
The U.S. bishops' Administrative Board sounds a moral challenge to find creative and effective responses to the tragedy of homelessness.
No. 216-0, 12 pp., 10/$15.00
Resource Member Price 10/$9.00
Animated cartoon exploring the issues surrounding international food production and its relationship to hunger and famine. Includes a discussion guide.
No. 605-0, 11 minutes, $17.95
Resource Member Price $10.77
Columnist Nancy Amidei challenges the commonly held prejudice that poor people are fundamentally different from others and cites examples of efforts to eradicate poverty.
No. 5-186, 40 pp., $4.95
Resource Member Price $2.97
Presents, in animated form, the challenges regarding the world's poor: aid imbalance, interdependence, empowering the poor, and limits to growth. From Australian Catholic Relief, the program includes a discussion guide.
No. 604-2, 10 minutes, $17.95
Resource Member Price $10.77
Tenth Anniversary Edition of Economic Justice for All
Catholic Social Teaching and the U.S. Economy
This new and expanded edition of the landmark pastoral letter includes both A Decade After Economic Justice for All and A Catholic Framework for Economic Life.
English: No. 5-135, 160 pp., $9.95
Resource Member Price $5.97
Ten points from the U.S. bishops presented in convenient formats for distribution and display.
English Poster: No. 5-137, $2.00
Resource Member Price $1.20
Spanish Poster: No. 5-138, $2.00
Resource Member Price $1.20
English Card: No. 5-139, 50/$10.00
Resource Member Price 50/$6.00
Spanish Card: No. 5-140, 50/$10.00
Resource Member Price 50/$6.00
Continuing Principles, Changing Context, New Challenges
An anniversary pastoral message.
English: No. 5-040, 16 pp., $2.95
Resource Member Price $1.77
Spanish: No. 5-041, 16 pp., $2.95
Resource Member Price $1.77
Tells the story of Economic Justice for All through employment, housing, farming issues, and citizen participation.
No. 5-196, 28 minutes, $19.95
Resource Member Price $11.97
A Catholic Call to Political Responsibility
This statement continues a more-than twenty-year tradition by the bishops of preparing the Catholic community for an upcoming presidential election by reflecting on “faithful citizenship.” It poses challenging questions and offers a framework for responding to the political questions of our day. Faithful Citizenship highlights four areas of special concern—protecting human life, promoting family life, pursuing social justice, and practicing global solidarity. It also focuses on the seven themes at the heart of Catholic social teaching as the foundation for the Catholic approach to faithful citizenship.
English: No. 5-561, 40 pp.
Spanish: No. 5-894, 40 pp.
1-9 copies, $3.95 each
10-24 copies, $3.50 each
25+ copies, $2.95 each
Resource Member Price $2.37
A Summary of “Faithful Citizenship: Civic Responsibility for a New Millennium
A brief summary of Catholic teaching on civic responsibility.
8-panel brochure
English: No. 5-562, 50/$12.00
Spanish: No. 5-895, 50/$12.00
Bulletin Insert: No. 5-659, 100/$10.00
PDF of Bulletin Insert
No. 5-564, $2.00
Resource Member Price $1.80
A Catholic Call to Political Responsibility
What is “faithful citizenship”? Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, Bishop Wilton Gregory, Helen Alvare, Mark Shields, and Bishop William Skylstad describe how Catholics bring their faith values to their role as responsible citizens. Faithful Citizenship emphasizes that Catholics have a moral obligation to participate in the political process—to vote, to get involved, and to seek the common good. It poses the initial questions about what it means to be a faithful citizen and how each person will respond. Use this video presentation of the brochure The Challenge of Faithful Citizenship as discussion starter with diocesan and parish leaders.
No. 5-563, 9 min., $10.95
International Challenges for U.S. Parishes
Resource manual designed for parishes and other organizations in the Catholic community that seek to live out the Holy Father's call to solidarity with our brothers and sisters throughout the world. The publication contains the statement of the U.S. bishops, Called to Global the pastoral response, Communities of Salt and Light, by assisting parishes in nourishing greater ties of solidarity with all the peoples of the world. Statement available only as part of the resource manual.
English: No. 5-118; 48 pp., $5.95
Resource Member Price $3.57
Spanish: No. 5-119; 56 pp., $5.95
Resource Member Price $3.57
A Framework for Parishes
A compelling and concise video version of the bishops' statement, Called to Global Solidarity, designed for use by parish councils, social concerns committees, education programs, and other groups wishing to explore Church teaching on global solidarity.
No. 5-272, 14 minutes, $17.95
Resource Member Price $10.77
A Statement by the U.S. Catholic Bishops
The bishops encourage the Catholic community in the United States to contribute its diverse talents and gifts to the continent's causes of justice, peace, and integral development. It also calls upon the U.S. government to demonstrate responsible leadership and increase its engagement in working with African nations to address their present challenges and future possibilities.
English: No. 5-464, 36 pp., $3.50
Resource Member Price $2.10
French: No. 5-867, 40 pp., $3.50
Resource Member Price $2.10
Building on the central themes of the bishops' statement A Call to Solidarity with Africa, this beautiful companion brochure will provide guidance for the Catholic community in the United States on how it can help respond to the issues facing the Catholic Church in Africa.
No. 5-114, 8 panel brochure, 50/$10.00
Resource Member Price: 50/$6.00
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