SYNOPSIS:  Theology 103B.  CATHOLIC SOCIAL JUSTICE.
(If you have a partner, turn in one copy of the synopsis. One person=turn in one copy.  Two persons=turn in one copy.) 
This must be typed & all your answers must be in BOLD print to distinguish answers from directions.

Name(s): 

Partner’s name (if applicable):

Period: 

Issue: 

STEP I. INVOLVEMENT
A.	Why do you want to get involved with this issue?  Why do you find this issue interesting? 
(If you have a partner—be sure to identify who is writing in this section. Answer must be different than your partner’s answer.  Remember that both have to write something.)

B.	Describe any experience you have had directly or indirectly with the issue.  Or, tell any story you can recall dealing with the issue.  Do not include names if what you are describing is very personal. (Answer must be different than your partner’s answer. Remember that both have to write something)

STEP II: EXPLORATION (1st Article)
(Answer can be the same as your partner’s answer.)

1. Research your issue.  Find 1 article that helps you learn specifically about your issue, which includes why your injustice occurs (causes) and also includes statistics about your issue.  The article must be at least 300 words and from a reputable source (database, newspaper, university.) (Statistics and causes do not have to be in every article but they need to be somewhere within the 3 articles you research.)

2. Include the article. Copy and Paste the article or print them out and put it behind this summary page where indicated. 

3. Cite your source.
a)	List the title of your first article here >>

b)	Write out the author’s first and last name (you cannot use the article if it doesn't have an author) here >> 

c)	The date your source was published (if possible) and who published it (web sites should include the web address.) Put it here >>

4. Summarize your first article by first reading the article, taking notes as you read.  Write your summary using your notes.  DO NOT copy parts of the article without citing them or you will receive no credit. Be sure to include descriptions of the causes of your issue that you found in your article.  The causes should answer the question, “Why does this injustice occur?” and it should be explained. Write at least 200 words.  Put the number of words written at the end of the summary.  Statistics should be included. Begin your summary below with this phrase, “In the article, “State the article’s title here” the main point…

1st Article Summary >>

1st Article (if you print out your article then put white space in the rest of this page and staple the article behind this page)  >>

STEP II: EXPLORATION (2nd Article)
(Answer can be the same as your partner’s answer.)

1. Research your issue.  Find 1 article that helps you learn specifically about your issue, which includes why your injustice occurs (causes) and also includes statistics about your issue.  The article must be at least 300 words and from a reputable source (database, newspaper, university.) (Statistics and causes do not have to be in every article but they need to be somewhere within the 3 articles you research.)

2. Include the article. Copy and Paste the article or print them out and put it behind this summary page where indicated. 

3. Cite your source.
a)	List the title of your first article here >>

b)	Write out the author’s first and last name (you cannot use the article if it doesn't have an author) here >> 

c)	The date your source was published (if possible) and who published it (web sites should include the web address.) Put it here >>

4. Summarize your first article by first reading the article, taking notes as you read.  Write your summary using your notes.  DO NOT copy parts of the article without citing them or you will receive no credit. Be sure to include descriptions of the causes of your issue that you found in your article.  The causes should answer the question, “Why does this injustice occur?” and it should be explained. Write at least 200 words.  Put the number of words written at the end of the summary.  Statistics should be included. Begin your summary below with this phrase, “In the article, “State the article’s title here” the main point…
 
2nd Article Summary >>

2nd Article (if you print out your article then put white space in the rest of this page and staple the article behind this page)  >>

STEP II: EXPLORATION (3rd Article)
(Answer can be the same as your partner’s answer.)

1. Research your issue.  Find 1 article that helps you learn specifically about your issue, which includes why your injustice occurs (causes) and also includes statistics about your issue.  The article must be at least 300 words and from a reputable source (database, newspaper, university.) (Statistics and causes do not have to be in every article but they need to be somewhere within the 3 articles you research.)

2. Include the article. Copy and Paste the article or print them out and put it behind this summary page where indicated.  

3. Cite your source.
a)	List the title of your first article here >>

b)	Write out the author’s first and last name (you cannot use the article if it doesn't have an author) here >> 

c)	The date your source was published (if possible) and who published it (web sites should include the web address.) Put it here >>

4. Summarize your first article by first reading the article, taking notes as you read.  Write your summary using your notes.  DO NOT copy parts of the article without citing them or you will receive no credit.. Be sure to include descriptions of the causes of your issue that you found in your article.  The causes should answer the question, “Why does this injustice occur?” and it should be explained. Write at least 200 words.  Put the number of words written at the end of the summary.  Statistics should be included. Begin your summary below with this phrase, “In the article, “State the article’s title here” the main point… 

3rd Article Summary >>

3rd Article (if you print out your article then put white space in the rest of this page and staple the article behind this page) >>

STEP III: REFLECTION    (Answer can be the same as your partner’s answer.)

1. Find two Hebrew and two Christian scriptures from your scripture guide to justice. 

a)	List the book, title, and verse. 
b)	Look up the verses in the bible and read them. Write out the exact scripture verse(s) that relate to your issue.  
c)	Describe how the verses relate to your issue. Be sure to use key words that directly relate the scripture to your issue.

2 Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament)

1st Hebrew Scripture Book, Chapter, Verse >>

1st Exact Passage (word for word) >>

1st How the scripture relates specifically to your topic >>

2nd Hebrew Scripture Book, Chapter, Verse >>

2nd Exact Passage (word for word) >>

2nd How the scripture relates specifically to your topic >>

2 Christian Scriptures (New Testament)

1st Christian Scripture Book, Chapter, Verse >>

1st Exact Passage (word for word) >>

1st How the scripture relates specifically to your topic >>

2nd Christian Scripture Book, Chapter, Verse >>

2nd Exact Passage (word for word) >>

2nd How the scripture relates specifically to your topic >>

STEP III: REFLECTION    (Answer can be the same as your partner’s answer.)
2. Catholic Social Teaching: see the handout, Principles of Catholic Social Teaching. Answer can be same as partner.  Take four Principles and relate them to your topic.

a)	List the title of each Catholic Social Teaching concept.  
b)	Describe the main point of the concept.  
c)	Relate the concept to your issue. Be sure to use keywords that directly relate the church teaching to your issue.

Principles of Catholic Social Teaching

1st Title of the Catholic Social Teaching Concept >>

1st Main Point of the concept >>

1st Relating the point specifically to your issue >>

2nd Title of the Catholic Social Teaching Concept >>

2nd Main Point of the concept >>

2nd Relating the point specifically to your issue >>

3rd Title of the Catholic Social Teaching Concept >>

3rd Main Point of the concept >>

3rd Relating the point specifically to your issue >>

4th Title of the Catholic Social Teaching Concept >>

4th Main Point of the concept >>

4th Relating the point specifically to your issue >>

STEP IV: ACTION       (Answer can be same as your partner’s answer.)

1. Write a general statement below describing what you ultimately hope to accomplish working with your issue. After getting interested, doing research and reflecting upon your issue, hopefully you are ready to respond to your issue.  State what you hope to accomplish. >>

2. List 3 practical responses to your issue.  In other words, what 3 possible actions could you take for your volunteer hours?

	a)

b)

c)

3. Choose one of the above actions and describe what you will probably do and where you will probably go volunteer for your action project.   

(Remember to put all your answers in BOLD print.)