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Catholic Doctrine on the Holy Trinity
http://www.therealpresence.org/archives/Trinity/Trinity_001.htmA summary of the Catholic doctrine of the Trinity, as well as the heresies surrounding this doctrine, can be found in the article “Catholic Doctrine on the Holy Trinity” by Fr. John A. Hardon, SJ. The article’s final section, “Principal Implications,” explains the Trinity as the perfect model of selfless love and the pattern of our liberty.
The Mass Explained App
https://www.massexplainedapp.com/This site offers information on the MassExplained app, which contains a wealth of multimedia resources, including pop-up definitions, podcasts, 3-D tours, slideshows, and maps.
Jesuit Volunteer Corps
https://www.jesuitvolunteers.org/The website states: “Jesuit Volunteers make a commitment to serve where the need is greatest, to work with people who are marginalized by society and to live in apostolic community with other JVs.”
Maryknoll Lay Missioners
https://www.facebook.com/MaryknollLayMissionersThe website states: “Maryknoll Lay Missioners (MKLM) is a Catholic organization inspired by the mission of Jesus to live and serve in economically poor communities in Africa, Asia, and the Americas, responding to basic needs and helping to create a more just and compassionate world.”
Mercy Volunteer Corps
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mercy-Volunteer-Corps/28117216462The website states: “Mercy Volunteer Corps (MVC) is a full-time lay volunteer program offering placements in the continental U.S. and Guyana, South America for a one or two year commitment. Mercy Volunteers serve in Education, Healthcare & Social Services. Volunteers commit equally to service, a simple lifestyle in community, and personal and communal spiritual growth.”
Decree on the Apostolate of the Laity (Apostolicam Actuositatem)
https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19651118_apostolicam-actuositatem_en.htmlThe Vatican Website provides the text of this document from the Second Vatican Council.
Economic Justice for All: A Pastoral Letter on Catholic Social Teaching and the US Economy
https://www.usccb.org/upload/economic_justice_for_all.pdfThe Website of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops provides the text of this pastoral letter. Contains the text of the document issued by the USCCB on November 18, 1986. For this step students will want to read paragraphs 30–52.
