CATHOLIC SOCIAL

WHAT IS CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING?

• Equality
• Catholic social teaching emerges from the truth of what God has revealed to us about himself.
• a central and essential element of our faith

LIFE AND DIGNITY OF THE HUMAN PERSON

• the dignity of the human person is the foundation of a moral vision for society.
• Catholic social teaching wants us to avoid war

CALL TO FAMILY, COMMUNITY, AND PARTICIPATION

• the central social institutions that must be supported and strengthened, not undermined.
• seeking together the common good and well-being of all, especially the poor and vulnerable.

RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The catholic tradition shows that human dignity can be protected
• Therefore, every person has a fundamental right to life and a right to those things required for human decency

OPTION FOR THE POOR AND VULNERABLE

• Put the needs of the poor first

THE DIGNITY OF WORK AND THE RIGHTS OF WORKERS

• Work is a form of continuing participation in Gods creation
• Basic work of people should be respected

Solidarity

• We are one human family no matter what race, and ethnic groups.
• We should love our neighbors as we love our friends
• To be a peacemaker

CARE FOR GOD'S CREATION

• Care for the earth
• We are required to protect people and God