 Major Documents
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB): (http://www.usccb.org) The USCCB is an assembly of the Catholic Church hierarchy who work together to unify, coordinate, promote, and carry on Catholic activities in the United States.
USCCB Justice for Immigrants Campaign (http://www.justiceforimmigrants.org) Provides excellent resources (English and Spanish) for the Catholic Campaign for immigration reform.
Social Development and World Peace (http://www.usccb.org/sdwp) Coordinates public education and advocacy on both domestic and international issues of social justice and produces resources, manuals, and other materials to accompany bishops' statements on Catholic social teaching and issues of justice and peace.
Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA): (http://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org) Catholic Charities is a national organization with more than 1,500 local agencies and institutions which provides help and creates hope for millions of low-income families who do not have the necessary resources to fully provide for their most basic needs. All services are provided regardless of religious, social, or economic backgrounds.
CCUSA Campaign to Reduce Poverty in America (http://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/poverty) A national campaign designed to involve partners in social service agencies, the faith community, and other groups in a sustained effort to convince government officials of the importance of making systemic changes in government programs to help the poor and most vulnerable in our society.
CCUSA Advocacy Web Page (http://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/advocacy/) Catholic Charities USA advocates for federal policies that reduce poverty and meet the needs of children living at risk, families coping with crisis, seniors struggling to live with dignity, and immigrants striving to make a better life. The Advocacy web page is a good place to go for information on legislation currently before the U.S. Senate or House.
Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD): (http://www.usccb.org/cchd/) An office of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops which assists people to rise out of poverty through empowerment programs that foster self-sufficiency. CCHD provides educational materials about the causes of poverty and how to help those in need take a meaningful role in the decisions and actions that affect their lives.
Catholic Relief Services (CRS): (http://www.crs.org) The overseas development arm of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops which offers a variety of ways for U.S. Catholic parishes and organizations to get involved with people in developing countries, refugees, or survivors of natural disasters. CRS's programs and resources for education, direct action, advocacy, partnership and service are aimed at helping Catholic communities respond to the U.S. Bishops' call to form bonds of global solidarity.
CRS Fair Trade Network (http://www.crs.org/fairtrade) An online community of concerned Catholics determined to use their consumer dollars to build a better world. Provides updates about the Fair Trade Program and opportunities to participate in CRS programs.
Pax Christi (http://www.paxchristiusa.org) PAX Christi USA is the national Catholic peace movement. At this web site you will find current developments and actions you can take to join your voice with those in the Catholic Church seeking to create a more peaceful, just, and sustainable world.
Weekly Guide for Daily Prayer (Creighton University) (http://www.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/Prayer/)
Lectionary Resources (Center of Concern) (http://www.coc.org)
Books/Videos (PSM Resource List pdf)
Seven Habits of Highly Effective Social Justice Committees (http://www.osjspm.org/the_7_habits.aspx)
Tips on Building a Social Justice Committee (http://www.osjspm.org/building_social_justice_committee.aspx)
Just Faith (http://www.justfaith.org) A 30-week adult formation program designed to help those in parishes read, view, discuss, pray, experience and be formed by the justice tradition that changes lives, inspires fairthful witness, and transforms the world through love and service.
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