Social Justice

We are concluding our film "A Place at the Table" ans allowing for discussion on the film. Time permitting work can be done in class on Chapter 5 questions. Praxis presentations NEXT week! The following videos are related to Hunger & Poverty and may be used in class in conjunction with our film, text and SPENT. Mapping poverty in America | The Economist The true cost of NOT having Dental Insurance Mountain Dew Mouth and the Worst Teeth in America Pop-up dental clinic for the poor Catholic Charities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agpKiu029TE Why many of the poor voted for Trump: Want to understand why Trump has rural America feeling hopeful? Listen to this Ohio town. In Conjunction with Chapter 5 CST 101 | Option for the Poor and Vulnerable Anawim (pronounced  ann -a-weem) is a Hebrew word from the Old Testament which describes the “poor ones” who remained faithful to God in times of difficulty. These humble people became kno...

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday Praxis groups will meet in the Reading Room of the Media Center. A final class notes packet related to the below film will be distributed in class along with final assignment. Thursday Poverty, Hunger & Healthcare in the United States Part I of  A Place at the Table Trailer: Food Insecurity Map https://map.feedingamerica.org/ Although the documentary A Place at the Table was completed in 2013, the number of U.S. citizens in  poverty is at 41 million. This is slightly down 2 million from 2013 primarily due to the Affordable Care Act.  In 2019, Canada has an estimated population of  37.28 million , which ranks 38th in the world.  Poverty Simulation What it is like to live at the poverty line - Family of four in PA =$25,750 https://dced.pa.gov/housing-and-development/weatherization/income-eligibility/ How much Rent can I afford calculator https://www.rentlingo.com/h...

During these two weeks we will do the following: 1. Discuss our Junior Day of Service 2. View a short documentary on Materialism  entitles : "The Trap of Materialism" making the connections to our previous coursework. 3. Take time for Praxis group work. See due dates on left margin of blog. 4. Begin to make connections and explore Chapter 5, 6 & 7 of our course book. 5. Prayerful celebration the Holy Triduum (see below) and make our final donations to Rice Bowl 6. Assessment on April 24, Day 1 on the following: capitalism (consumer capitalism, unfettered capitalism), communism, common good,  competition (conflict),  consumerism,  culture ( the role of) , Economic Globalization,  Economic Justice for All , fair (just) living wage, fair trade, free trade, integral human development,   Laborem Exercens,  socialism, solidarity, subsidiarity, survival rights,  sustainability (ecological), thrival rights - Fact...

This week we will complete a number of things before Friday's Junior Day of Service Please refer to this Glossary for key terms (See below): http://www.catholicsocialteaching.org.uk/principles/glossary/ 1. Discuss questions related to The True Cost (in particular Part III) in conjunction with Chapter 4 of your course text. 2.  Speak about the four areas on Work and Workers Rights as it relates to Catholic Social Teaching: Work and just wages are basic human rights Work is how we express ourselves and participate in the creativity of God Workers have the right to participate in economic decision-making Work as a way to contributing to the common good 3. Address economic systems of capitalism, socialism and communism as it related work and human dignity. 4. Meet in Praxis Groups and submit formal proposal for interviews (No later than Wednesday) 5. Short Objective Test . Thursday, Day 4 on key terms and questions related to Chapte...

Overview of the is Week Due Monday - Annotated Bibliography (40 points) Due Friday - Revision of Chapter 8 questions This week we will view, conclude and discuss "The True Cost" in conjunction with Chapter 4 of your course text, Work and Workers Right (The Dignity of Work). We will be making the connections between Rights and Responsibilities and the Dignity of Work and why these themes are so important in a global economy and spiritual life. Assignments :  1. There are questions to be competed for the film (Parts I, II and III) in the packet distributed last week. Please complete accordingly. 2. Please refer to the key videos from last week on "Solidarity" and the Common Good" 3. If need be, revise and re-submit your Chapter 8 questions by Friday. 4. Over break - "Firm up" Interview contacts and possible site visit. Compile questions to ask professionals. Monday - A WORD on Solidarity Students in Christchurch, New Zealand paid ...

 The themes of S olidarity and the Common good will be explored more closely this week. (Please see last week's videos on these two important themes.) Pope Francis on the shootings in New Zealand - "Heartfelt Solidarity" https://cruxnow.com/church-in-asia-oceania/2019/03/15/pope-expresses-heartfelt-solidarity-with-nz-muslims-after-mosque-attacks/ This week we will continue working within our Praxis researching our topics and working in developing an annotated bibliography that will be due Monday of next week. You are working on the questions I posed for Chapter 8. The responses to these are due Thursday, March 21st. This week and next (before Spring Break), we will next we will look at  The Dignity of Work and Rights of Workers Readings will be assigned and we will watch a documentary on this theme in Catholic Social Teaching