PRESENTATION OUTLINE
THE SEVEN PRINCIPLES OF CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGS
THE HUMAN PERSON IS SACRED
Human life is sacred and the dignity of the human person is a starting point for a moral vision for society. This principle is established in the idea that the person is made in the image of God.
THE DEATH PENALTY IS A VIOLATION OF HUMAN DIGNITY
EUTHANASIA ALSO VIOLATES THE HUMAN LIFE
RACISM IS AGAINST OUR CATHOLIC BELIEFS
THE HUMAN PERSON IS SOCIAL.
People have a right and duty to participate in society, seeking together the common good and well-being of all.
HUMANS HAVE THE RIGHT TO BE WITH OTHER PEOPLE
PEOPLE MUST PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY
THE WAY WE ORGANIZE SOCIETY DIRECTLY AFFECTS HUMAN DIGNITY
EVERY HUMAN PERSON HAS RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
We all have the right to medical attention, clothing, food, shelter, and education. We also must participate in our community by voting, engaging in church community, and attending jury duty.
WE TAKE CARE OF THE POOR AND VULNERABLE.
We must put those who are less fortunate and more vulnerable than us before ourselves.
HELP EDUCATE POOR CHILDREN.
ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP THE POOR
WORKERS HAVE RIGHTS; WORK HAS DIGNITY
Those of age to get jobs deserve fair wages and decent jobs. They also have the right to join a union against unfair decisions.
PEOPLE SHOULD HAVE FAIR WORKING CONDITIONS
JOIN A UNION AGAINST UNFAIRNESS.
GOD GAVE US SPECIFIC CALLINGS IN LIFE.
We are one family, whatever our national, racial, religious, economic, idealogical differences.
COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD UNITE.
WE ARE ALL EQUAL IN GOD'S HANDS.
WE MUST PUT OUR DIFFERENCES ASIDE AND UNITE.
God calls us to care for all of his great creations and our planet
WE SHOULD CARE FOR OUR PLANET
WE SHOULD CARE FOR CREATION
WE SHOULD CARE FOR ANIMALS