To Act Justly: Introducing Catholic Social Teaching to Children with Stories and Activities

Catholic social teaching for children is not an extra or a frill but is an essential part of faith formation. Our call to a strong social justice tradition has its roots in the Hebrew Scriptures and above all in Jesus' tremendous compassion for those who suffer. It seems even more imperative that we develop in our children compassion and a desire to help others as this vast world of ours becomes a "global village." We need to equip our youngsters with the knowledge, vocabulary, and motivati...