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- Life and Dignity of the Human Person. The Catholic Church proclaims that human life is sacred and that the dignity of the human person is the foundation of a moral vision for society.
- Call to Family, Community, and Participation. The person is not only sacred but also social. How we organize our society -- in economics and politics, in law and policy -- directly affects human dignity and the capacity of individuals to grow in community.
- Rights and Responsibilities. The Catholic tradition teaches that human dignity can be protected and a healthy community can be achieved only if human rights are protected and responsibilities are met.
- Option for the Poor and Vulnerable. A basic moral test is how our most vulnerable members are faring. In a society marred by deepening divisions between rich and poor, our tradition recalls the story of the Last Judgment (Mt 25:31-46) and instructs us to put the needs of the poor and vulnerable first.
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- LIFE AND DIGNITY OF THE HUMAN PERSON. Every human person is created in the image and likeness of God. Therefore, every person’s life and dignity must be respected and supported from conception through natural death.
- CALL TO FAMILY, COMMUNITY AND PARTICIPATION. The human person is not only sacred, but social. How we organize our society — socially, economically, legally and politically — directly affects human dignity and the ability of every human person to grow in community.
- SOLIDARITY. We are one human family. We are our brothers’ and sisters’ keepers, wherever they may be. Loving our neighbor has global dimensions. At the core of the virtue of solidarity is the pursuit of justice and peace.
- DIGNITY OF WORK. The economy must serve people, not the other way around. Work is more than a way to make a living; it is a form of continuing participation in God’s creation.
Aug 7, 2015 · 7 Themes of Catholic Social Teaching Life and Dignity of the Human Person The human person is the clearest reflection of God among us. Each person possesses a basic dignity that comes directly from our creation in the image of God. Through our actions we must express that each person is precious and the lives and welfare of all people are ...
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Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching Handout. A handout featuring the seven themes of Catholic social teaching as outlined by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) View Resource >>.
Sep 14, 2017 · CST 101 is a collaborative 7-part video and discussion guide series presented by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and Catholic Relief Services on Catholic social teaching. The videos bring the themes of Catholic social teaching to life and inspire us to put our faith into action. Some suggested uses of the videos and discussion ...
5 days ago · The Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching. There are seven main themes of Catholic social teaching: 1. The Life and Dignity of the Human Person. 2. The Call to Family, Community, and Participation. 3. Rights and Responsibilities. 4. The Option for the Poor and Vulnerable. 5. The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers. 6. Solidarity. 7 ...
Teaching > Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teachings 1. Life and Dignity of the Human Person The Catholic Church proclaims that human life is sacred and that the dignity of the human person is the foundation of a moral vision for society. This belief is the foundation of all the principles of our social teaching. In our society, human
