ICD: CST and Relational Understanding of Poverty

Truth About God and Humanity

God is the creator; we are made in his image; we are moral actors with responsibility

Charity and Justice

Humans must receive what they are due because of who they are; and humans must receive beyond what they’re due because of who God is

Dignity

Humans are created in God’s image, therefore focus on those whose dignity has been diminished

Common Good

God intends humans to live a life that’s life-giving and good; all institutions should work towards welfare of all

Subsidiarity

Human agency and freedom to act is paramount; voluntary civil society where people choose to support policies, ideas, and programs they find important

Solidarity

All humans are part of one family; we are our brother’s keeper

Preferential Option for the Poor

Follow God’s example of intentionality for serving the marginalized in society

Relational Understanding of Poverty

Broken relationships between one’s self, God, the government, and others (one’s community)