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Catholic Call to Justice was developed by CRS and CCHD as an interactive obstacle course that walks participants through the core themes of Catholic social teaching. The course can be done in the context of a retreat or as 6 distinct lessons.
Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD) is CRS' counterpart agency in England and Wales. The CAFOD website has excellent educational, worship and advocacy resources for youth engagement in global issues.
The livesimply challenge was created by Catholic organizations in England and Wales to call upon Catholics of all ages to re-examine our lifestyles to mark the 40th year of the publication of Pope Paul VI's encyclical, "On the Development of Peoples" (Populorum Progressio). Visit the website and make a livesimply promise!
Harcourt Religion Publishers offers excellent resources on religious education, sacramental preparation and life long faith formation.
Education for Justice Project The website of the Education for Justice Project at the Center of Concern offers a wide range of resources to help promote Catholic Social Teaching and social justice issues through interactive group activities and discussions.
Catholic Campaign for Human Development Provides information on poverty in the United States.
National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry Offers resources, training opportunities, conferences and updates for those who work in the Catholic Youth Ministry community.
Office for Social Justice of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis Provides links to Catholic Social Teaching documents.
Disciples Now A web resource designed for Catholic Youth, offering information on Catholic teachings and traditions, prayers, and opportunities for Catholic youth to interact online.
Center for Ministry Development Provides information on various youth, young adult and intergenerational ministry programs including an online catalog of resources and a link to CMD's "Young Neighbors in Action" website.
Faithful Citizenship Offers resources for parish youth ministry programs on sharing the Catholic Church's teachings on civic responsibility in line with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Statement, "Faithful Citizenship: A Catholic Call to Political Responsibility."
Justice Walking for Youth The JustFaith program created this new process to respond to the realities and expectations of older teenagers and their mentors in parish, diocesan, and high school campus ministry settings. JusticeWalking (J-Walking) is a 9-month experiential process that brings adults and Catholic teenagers into small communities to experiment with living the Gospel message and the practical implications of Catholic social teaching.
Institute for Peace and Justice Founded in 1970 by Jim & Kathy McGinnis, IPJ offers educational resources, workshops, advocacy suggestions, a Teens Acting for Peace Program, and lots of free material for youth & youth ministers, families, parishes and schools - especially on Christian peacemaking after the September 11th tragedy, the Pledge of Nonviolence, and racial and economic justice.
Peacebuilders Initiative Rooted in the church's mission of peacemaking and reconciliation, and inspired by the vision and passion of Cardinal Joseph Bernardin, the Peacebuilders Initiative seeks to encourage and mentor youth to awaken their minds and hearts toward ministry within the church as a lifelong vocation.
Going Global With Youth This monthly e-newsletter is meant for teachers and youth ministers. It provides ways to be further engaged in the work of Catholic Relief Services and with one another. It covers available resources, opportunities for involvement, and information on Catholic Relief Services' work in the field.
