Catholic Social Teaching

Solidarity

Despite our differences in race, nationality, age, language, etc, we are one human family.

Option for Poor and Vulnerable

We are called to put the needs of the less fortunate first by helping at both an individual and a governmental level. We must help transform injustices that prevent people from thriving. How we treat the least fortunate in our societies is a reflection on us.

Rights and Responsibilities

Every person deserves the conditions for a decent life. And we all have to do our part to make sure everyone has those conditions, no matter where they are in the world.

Care for God's Creation

We are called to be stewards of the earth which God has entrusted to us. By respecting the environment, we show respect to God and concern for future generations.

Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers

Having a job is a way to participate in God's creation and preserve our human dignity. Employees deserve good working conditions, reasonable hours and livable wages.

Life and Dignity of the Human Person

This belief is the foundation of all the Catholic Social Teachings. Every person is created in the image & likeness of God. We must respect and support the life & dignity of every person from conception through natural death.

Call to Family, Community, and Participation

Every person has a right and a duty to participate in society and to help advance the common good. How we organize our societies affects the ability of people to grow in community with one another. The Catholic Church believes marriage and family are the foundations for social life.

Common Good

Concerns the life and well-being of all people

Universal Destination of Goods

Earth's resources are for all people as God intended and not limited to just one group.

Subsidiarity

The principle that the lowest competent social order should not be handed over to a higher one

Stewardship

All people have the responsibility to care and preserve God's creation