Synopsis
This Leader's Guide provides a flexible resource for infusing Catholic social teaching into a variety of programs and activities.
From the Back Cover
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 includes overviews and session outlines on Catholic Social Teaching, along with prayers and ten study sheets containing themes, quotes, scriptural foundations, and much more. From the U.S. bishops' Committee on Social Development and World Peace and Committee on Education. Related Titles Sharing Catholic Social Teaching: Challenges and Directions Reflections of the U.S. Catholic Bishops. Also Includes the Summary Report of the Task Force on Catholic Social Teaching and Catholic Education Order additional copies of this document to distribute in schools, parishes, dioceses, universities, seminaries, and other settings. 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.; Spanish: No. 5-803, 32 pp. Excerpts from Sharing Catholic Social Teaching 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 5 "x 8 " 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; Spanish: No. 5-815 Poster: English: No. 5-318; Spanish: No. 5-818
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