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Introduction
All Catholics are called to reach out to others in ways reflected in the principles of Catholic Social Teaching. Catholic children need to be introduced to and nurtured in the ways of social justice so it will become second nature to them. The following is a short curriculum to help you with this. It can easily be used at home or as part of a religious education program. (Source: Christian Beginnings, vol. 3)
Each principle, written first for adults and then in language for young children, is accompanied by a picture book recommendation. You may choose to simply read the book and let it speak of the principle on its own. For greater depth, discussion starters are provided. An ongoing art project, the Big Book, reinforces the concepts.
For the Big Book, you will need:
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Poster board in various colors, nine sheets |
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Paper punch |
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Three book rings, purchased at office-supply stores |
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Scissors |
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Glue sticks |
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Markers, crayons |
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Drawing paper |
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Magazines with people pictures: especially helpful are mission magazines, publications and calendars from organizations such as Heifer International, Catholic Relief Services, and UNICEF, children’s magazines, and any publication that focuses on a variety of countries, cultures and climates. |
Create a large booklet with your children. For each principle, provide a sheet of poster board for a page in the book. If any materials in addition to the ones listed above are needed, they will be mentioned with the principle.
Make the page suggested. With a paper punch, make holes to bind the pages together, and connect with three book rings. Create a front and back cover. After choosing and placing a title on the front over, write the names of everyone who worked on it.
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