Materials for the Classroom
JOHN A. RYAN INSTITUTEResources in Catholic Social Teaching for College
Materials for the Classroom
Reading Material
Dead Man Walking by Sister Helen Prejean, C.S.J. (Random House, 1-800-726-0600)
Dorothy Day: A Biography by William Miller is on the life of the co-founder of the Catholic Worker Movement. (Harper & Row, 1-800-242-7737)
National Issue Forums in the Catholic Community, National Issue Forums. Enables adult groups to explore complex social issues from a Catholic perspective and to participate in public policy debates. (Call 800-433-7834)
Rachel and Her Children: Homeless Families in America by Jonathan Kozol. "Personal stories of homeless families." (Crown, 215-572-6117)
Activities
Activities
"Economic Justice for All: Pastoral Letter on Catholic Social Teaching and the U.S. Economy" by the U.S. Bishops. Resources such as posters and suggestions for using the pastoral in the classroom, available through the USCC (Call 1-800-235-8722)
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)
