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Call to family, community, and participation

family is central social institution, humans grow and achieve fulfillment in community, participate in society

Life and dignity of the human person

human life is sacred and dignity of a person is foundation for moral vision for society

Option for the poor and vulnerable

put the needs of the poor and vulnerable first

Dignity of work and the rights of workers

economy must serve people, rights of workers must be protected

Solidarity

must lov our neighbor despite differences

Rights and responsibilities

everyone has a righ to life and rights to things required for human decency, personal and social responsibilities

Care for God’s creation

protect people and the planet

Seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching

Call to family, community, and participation, Life and dignity of the human person, Option for the poor and vulnerable, Dignity of work and the rights of workers, Solidarity, Rights and responsibilities, Care for God’s creation

Corporal works of mercy

feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, shelter the homeless, clothe the naked, care for the sick, visit the imprisoned, bury the dead

Spiritual works of mercy

instruct the ignorant, counsel the doubtful, comfort those who suffer, bear wrongs patiently, forgive those who hurt you, admonish sinners, pray for living and dead