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Foundations of Catholic Social Teaching
Chapter 8: Immigration and the Catholic Church
Immigration and the Catholic Church
Film Focus Point: This video, produced by the USCCB, provides an overview of the response of the Catholic Church to immigrants coming to the United States.
Text Focus Point: Pages 257
Discussion Questions:
- What types of services does the Church provide to immigrants?
- Historically, what are the root causes of immigration to the United States? Do these reasons differ today?
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