The University of St. Thomas

Materials for the Classroom

Resources in Catholic Social Teaching
for Elementary Schools

Materials for the Classroom

 

Reading Material

Educating For Peace and Justice: Religious Dimensions, Grades 7-12/and Grades K-6. by James McGinnis (1993).

The Giving Tree (1964) by Shel Silverstein, Harper and Row.

 

Activities

Campaign for Human Development Catalog with small-group booklets, bumper stickers, videos, Advent and Pentecost family-oriented reflections, a year-round planning guide for justice education. (Call 202-541-3212)

Operation Rice Bowl, Lenten program of fasting, education, almsgiving and prayer, from Catholic Relief Services. The free materials include a video and Religious Educator's Guide. (Call 800-222-0025)

Renewing the Earth by the National Catholic Rural Life Conference. "Study guides for children, teens, and adults on the bishops' environmental statement." (515-270-2634)