Catholic Social Teaching

Catholic Social Teaching: Principles for a Just and Loving World

• Catholic Social Teaching is a guide for Catholics on how to live out their faith through actions.
• It is based on scripture, letters from popes, and the examples set by holy people and Christians throughout history.
• Jesus teaches that we should love God and our neighbors, and by following Catholic Social Teaching, we can create a world of justice, love, and peace.
• Pope Francis emphasizes the importance of working for the good of all people.
• There are various ways to live out Catholic Social Teaching.
• The first principle is human dignity, which means that everyone is special and made in the image and likeness of God.
• Because everyone is special, we should treat each person the way we would like to be treated ourselves.
• The second principle is the common good, which calls us to work for the good of each individual and society as a whole.
• Our choices and actions have an impact on everyone, so we should consider the well-being of all when making decisions.
• The third principle is solidarity, which emphasizes the importance of standing together and supporting one another.
• Solidarity means recognizing that we are all interconnected and working together for the common good.
• By embracing these principles, we can contribute to creating a more just and loving world.