Presentation by:Part 1- AQ Religious

EducationDurham Catholic Teachers

Opening Prayer Isaiah 58:6-12

 "Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds

of wickedness, to undo the straps of the yoke, 

 to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke? 

  Is it not to share your bread with the hungry and

bring the homeless poor into your house; 

when you see the naked, to cover him, and not to hide yourself from your own flesh? 

 Then shall your light break forth like the dawn, and

your healing shall spring up speedily; 

your righteousness shall go before you; the glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard. 

  Then you shall call, and the Lord will answer; you

shall cry, and he will say, 

"Here I am."  

 If you take away the yoke from your midst, the pointing of the finger, and speaking wickedness,

 if you pour yourself out for the hungry and satisfy the

desire of the afflicted, 

then shall your light rise in the darkness and your gloom be as the noonday. ...

“Miniature World”http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&v=i4639vev1Rw&NR=1

 

Introduction "The opposite of poverty is not wealth – it is justice,” Brazil's leading liberation theologian, Leonardo Boff

Social Justice: moving towards a society where all hungry are fed, all sick are cared for, the

environment is treasured, and we treat each other with love and compassion. Not an easy goal, for sure,

but certainly one worth giving our lives for!

Social Justice: Being entitled to the same rights and services as all other citizens.

Call to Action: We are not called to action on social justice matters to make us feel better, but rather because we know God wants justice of His people and in turn this is

why we must strive for it!

Social Justice Issues: Child Labor Child Soldiers Death Penalty Debt Discrimination Economic Justice Environment Food and Hunger Issue

s Genocide Global Climate Change Global Poverty Globalization

Government Spending

HIV-Aids Health care Human Rights Immigration Inequality Terrorism Trade Poverty Water Worker Justice Camp

aigns“Be the change that you wish to see in

the world.” ― Mahatma Gandhi

The estimated number of childhood deaths in 2010 was 7.6 million.  Poor nutrition plays a role in at least

half of the 7.6 million child deaths each year. 

In developing countries, almost one out of every 15 children will die before they reach the age of five 

The main cause of child hunger is poverty. 

Poverty causes other aspects of children's poor health, not only their hunger, increasing the impact of both hunger and other types of poor health.. 

How children are affected around the

world

1. Take 2-3 minutes in total to walk around the classroom and visit each continent to read some poverty facts.

2. Let’s discuss and share our thoughts!

Activity: Take a walk around the world

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Glny4jSciVI

What is a Community?What is a Community? A group of people who come together for a

common purpose. 

Why help communities to become stronger? The world will be a better place; poverty will be

reduced; working towards this is a meaningful endeavor. By working together on a common project, the members of a classroom community build bonds that strengthen that community.

Is money the issue? It’s more than a lack of money, it’s also social

isolation and poor self-esteem.

How can the school community be an important factor in helping to solve poverty within the school?

It's by working together that solutions can be found.

395,106 individuals accessed Ontario food banks

37.5% were children under 18 63% of households receiving food were rental

market tenants 25% lived in social housing- 10.5% were

gainfully employed 44.5% depended on social assistance 27.5% received disability-related income

supports 10% of those assisted in March were turning

to food banks for the first time 15% of food banks ran out of food during the

survey period

Our Community

“Feeding a Family” Task

When you’re done:• Have you ever been seriously hungry or known someone at

school who doesn’t have enough to eat?

• Think of ways they might help the hungry person.

• Discuss different things your school has done to help people in the community.

Social justice educates both the minds and hearts of students and helps them to become thoughtful, committed, and active and responsible citizens in their classroom, school, community and the world around them.

A Responsible Citizen, as outlined Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations, is defines as someone “who gives witness to Catholic social teachings by promoting peace, justice and the sacredness of human life”.

(#7: Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations - Institute for Catholic Education)

Social Justice: The Classroom and School

Community

What Does Social Justice Look Like, Sound Like and Feel Like in a Classroom and

School Community? In order to teach social justice in the classroom, you first

have to build a sense of community and belonging amongst your students in the classroom so that they can relate to it first and then apply it to their world. For example: I cannot respect the rights of a homeless person if I cannot learn to respect the rights of each of my classmates.Looks Like Sounds Like Feels Like

Activities in class to learn about the similarities and difference in my community.

Pay attention and treat others the way I wish to be treated.

Accountable for the things I do.

Waiting your turn Making responsible

decisions Resolving conflict

appropriately Sharing resources (i.e.

classroom materials ) Playing by the rules,

taking turns and sharing

Statements of appreciation and affirmation

Accountable for the things I say to others.

Attentive listening (seek to

understand others by listening)

Use good manners

Welcoming environment

A safe and non-threatening class

maintain a positive attitude and look for the brighter side of situations

Mutual respect for others

Accepting forgiveness and giving forgiveness

Being treated by others in a just, equitable and unbiased manner.

Social Justice: Student Groups/ Clubs at School Luke 4:18 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring

glad tidings to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind and to let the oppressed go free.”

Social Justice: Outreach Project Ideas for the Classroom/ School Community Basketeers Toonies for Tummies Global Share Fair Food Drive Mitten Drive Shoe Drive Street Patrol Cards to the Elderly Cards to Canadian Soldiers at War The Back-to-School Back Pack Project Environmental Initiatives http://freerice.com/#/english-vocabulary/1461

SOCIAL JUSTICE IN OUR CURRICULUM

Social Studies, Grades 1 to 6- Canada and World Connections Grade 1: The Local Community - list a variety of occupations in the

community and explain how they meet people’s needs.

Grade 2: Features of Communities Around the World - present information about children around the world (e.g., country of origin, language, food, clothing, homes, games; compare how people living in different climates (e.g., near the poles and near the equator) meet their needs for food, shelter, clothing, and recreation.

Grade 3: Urban and Rural Communities – (compare the characteristics of their community

to those of a different community)

Grade 5: Aspects of Citizenship and Government in Canada – identify the relevance to their own lives of individual and group rights (e.g., language rights, equality rights).

Grade 6: Canada’s Links to the World – describe Canada’s participation in international efforts to address current global issues (e.g., peacekeeping, environmental initiatives, world health initiatives, disaster, relief, regulation of child labour, human rights violations, acceptance of refugees).

In gaining awareness, you gain the inspiration to get

into action In the classroom: In Art, you can mold clay, draw pictures, etc. that inform social justice issues

In Math, use statistics and word problems to demonstrate global inequities

In History and social studies, use social justice articles and documents to complement the existing curricula.

In Media, create video documentaries on social justice issues.

In English, support the use of petitions and letter writing to MPs and MPPs.

As teachers, encourage and motivate your

students to develop classroom work in social justice.

The Heart of Service Activity

Write down one thing you can do at home, at school or at play/work that will show that YOU have the HEART

OF JESUS?

Send your spirit upon us Lord!and anoint us for your mission.

Send us Lord:to bring glad tidings to the poor,

food for the hungry,shelter to the homeless,

to proclaim liberty to the captives,peace to those at war,

solidarity with the peoples of this world,

to restore sight to the blind,perspectives to those in power,

to release those in prisonliberate those bound by fear,

loosen the bonds of prejudice,and to announce a time of favour

from You,Lord most high,

Help us be salt and light for your Kingdom!

Salt and Light Closing Prayer