A must-read for high school educators and leaders of teen groups. Clearly written and full of experienced insights, this volume discusses five levels of understanding and ways to move from simple awareness of issues to life-changing, lifelong practices.


Chapter Listing:
1 Coming to Terms
Catholic Identity
Catholic Social Teaching
Distinguishing Charity and Justice
Integrating Catholic Identity and Catholic Social Teaching

2 Moving form Charity to Justice
Collections
Direct Service
Service for Empowerment
Reflection and Analysis
Advocacy for Structural Change

3 In the Faith Formation Department
Current Reality
Teaching Principles of Catholic Social Thought
Teaching Basic Justice Awareness
Teaching Analysis Skills
Teaching Advocacy Skills
Curriculum Design and Evaluation
Quality Standards and Grading

4 Infusing the Principles Throughout the Curriculum
The Importance of the Principles in School Life
The Challenge of a Diverse Faculty and Staff
Introducing Faculty and Staff to Catholic Social Teaching
Catholic Social Teaching Principles in Other Disciplines
Catholic Social Teaching and School Policies and Practices

5 Service Learning and Education for Justice
From Catholic Social Teaching to Educating for Justice
What is Service Learning?
Educational Advantages of Service Learning
Examples of Service Learning
Making the Transition
Resources for Establishing Service Learning in a School

6 The Person of the Teacher
God's Call
Prayer
Maintaining an Attitude of Nonviolence
Examining Consumerism
Modeling Convictions and Getting Support

7 Final Thoughts
Boundaries and Choices
The Hidden Curriculum
Liturgy and Celebration
Conclusion



"Journey to Justice is a superb resource for educators who want to make Catholic identity and Catholic social thought an integral part of their teaching. Written from a practitioner's perspective, this book provides substantive and concrete guidance for integrating Catholic social justice education into the curriculum of Catholic schools. From teaching the skills of social analysis to making the most of service learning experiences, this work offers wisdom and resources that will be welcomed and valued by teachers."

Ronald Krietemeyer
Director, Office of Social Justice
Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis





Soft Cover
6" x 9"
90 pages
ISBN 1-55833-315-0