Title: Seven-Themes-Catholic-Social-Teaching Created Date: 7/2/2012 5:06:11 PM Catholic Social Teaching. A handout for children featuring the seven themes of Catholic social teaching as outlined by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) View Resource >> 1.33 MB. 0000010356 00000 n Compendium on Catholic Social Doctrine states: When reality is the subject of careful attention and proper interpretation, concrete and effective choices can be made. 0000242942 00000 n They will form the next 7 topics for our bible study. 0000075429 00000 n 0000004289 00000 n 3 0 obj 0000064909 00000 n At the core of all Catholic moral and social teaching is the development and understanding of a healthy anthropology rooted in scripture and Catholic faith teaching. '�,�[email protected]�%-B&��f풤E��|P5�iO���#�73o���(P��C�846� The principle of subsidiarity 5. 0000075727 00000 n 0000201092 00000 n In these brief reflections, we highlight several of the key themes that are at the heart of our Catholic social tradition. 0000007117 00000 n Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee fully embraces these principles as our core values. 0000238809 00000 n Catholic Social Teaching is built on a commitment to the poor and vulnerable. Each person possesses a basic dignity that comes directly from our creation in the image of God. 0000044992 00000 n It calls us all to reach out and build relationships of compassion and justice. 0000001931 00000 n Six Principles of Catholic Social Teaching There are six major principles of Catholic social teaching on: 1. This essay discussed the connection between Catholic Social Teachings and the environment. The seven themes are derived from religious truths taught in Scripture and Tradition. Since then, a 0000006057 00000 n 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. 0000143637 00000 n Our economics, politics, laws, policies, and social institutions must therefore defend marriage and the family. 0000165426 00000 n The value of work must first be measured by whether it promotes the human dignity of the worker. INTRODUCTION. <>>> 0000200633 00000 n We are one human family, whatever our national, racial, ethnic, economic, and ideological differences. 4 0 obj endobj The Church identifies seven key principles of Catholic Social Teaching that stand today as a guide for furthering the education and understanding of what our response should be to the needs of those in our midst. 0000001576 00000 n Modern Catholic social teaching is said to have originated in 1891 with the encyclical letter, Rerum Novarum. In this program, students learn about The Seven Grandfather Teachings, also known as The Seven Sacred Teachings. Without the family being at the core, these social institutions will erode and eventually break apart. Modern Catholic social teaching is said to have originated in 1891 with the encyclical letter, Rerum Novarum. The Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching Adapted from information provided by the USSCB. 0000009894 00000 n CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING for children the seven themes of God made us to be part of communities, families and countries, so all people can share and help each other. 0000003428 00000 n 0000092550 00000 n Catholic social teaching upholds that the person is sacred, but that the person is also social. 4 64 This belief is the foundation of all the principles of our social teaching. The seven themes of Catholic Social teaching are listed below. 0000020447 00000 n 0000009289 00000 n Related. With crumbling families, the need for community has never been more important. 0000239142 00000 n The U.S. Catholic Bishops have a terrific overview. <> 0000008372 00000 n 0000239074 00000 n An expression of the Church's ministry of teaching d. For a society reconciled in justice and love e. A message for the sons and daughters of the Church and for humanity f. Under the sign of continuity and renewal III. Solidarity Lesson Plan: Democratic Republic of Congo. The value of human life is being threatened by embryonic stem cell research, unregulated sperm and egg donation, the deconstruction of the natural family, which perpetuates family separation … 0000007255 00000 n endstream endobj 5 0 obj<>/Metadata 2 0 R/Pages 1 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 6 0 obj<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/Properties<>>>/ExtGState<>>>/Type/Page>> endobj 7 0 obj<> endobj 8 0 obj<> endobj 9 0 obj<> endobj 10 0 obj<> endobj 11 0 obj<>stream CST 101 is a collaborative 7-part video series presented by the United States Conference of...more. Catholic Social Teaching is built on a commitment to the poor and vulnerable. The videos bring the themes of Catholic social teaching to life and inspire us to put our faith into action. Modern Catholic social teaching has been articulated by a variety of Church authorities. the fact that the one who is doing it is a person” (On Human Work, 6). Social Justice has a rich tradition, starting in the 1891’s with the encyclical Rerum Novarum, ‘On Capital and Labor’, in the Catholic Church. Solidarity means that "loving our neighbor" has global dimensions in an … 0000002944 00000 n Catholic Social Teaching is the body of Church doctrine that describes how Catholics are called to transform the world by proclaiming and living the Gospel. a. 0000006461 00000 n Solidarity. 0000192749 00000 n They are what was tradi onally and s ll is to this day needed in order for communi es to survive. Life and Dignity of the Human Person Call to Family, Community, and Participation Rights and Responsibilities Option for the Poor and Vulnerable The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers Solidarity Care for God’s Creation Social Justice has a rich tradition, starting in the 1891’s with the encyclical Rerum Novarum, ‘On Capital and Labor’, in the Catholic Church. Brian Singer-Towns Living in Christ Catholic Social e Taching Christian Life in Society. 0000143903 00000 n 0000014225 00000 n 1 LIFE AND DIGNITY OF THE HUMAN PERSON Every human person is created in the image and likeness of God. trailer Human life is sacred, and the dignity of the human person is the starting point for a moral vision for society. CST 101 Video: Solidarity . From these Catholic social teaching documents and encyclicals we derive core principles. Contemporary environmental consciousness in the Church received a strong kick-start with Saint Pope John Paul's 1990 World Day of Peace message, Peace with God the Creator, Peace with All of Creation, and in a number of statements from conferences of bishops in recent years. It is based on and inseparable from our understanding of human life and human dignity. The Church moves further into the Third Millennium of the Christian era as a pilgrim people, guided by Christ, the “great Shepherd” (Heb 13:20).He is the “Holy Door” (cf. 67 0 obj<>stream stream It is based on and inseparable from our understanding of human life and human dignity. 0000192503 00000 n At the dawn of the Third Millennium. Catholic Social Teaching (CST) has been called the “best kept secret” in the Catholic Church. Catholic Social Teachings Purpose: While the public knows from Scripture that we should help the poor and oppressed as Christians, they are often not aware of the official teachings from the Catholic Church. From Rerum Novarum to our own day c. 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Every human person is created in the image and likeness of God; therefore, each person’s life and dignity must be respected. 0000165171 00000 n Over a dozen Church documents have been published outlining teachings and doctrine on social justice. We are one human family, whatever our national, racial, ethnic, economic, and ideological differences. Catholic social teaching applies Gospel values such as love, peace, justice, compassion, reconciliation, service and community to modern social problems. There was also the tradition of the Church Fathers in such areas as ownership of property, the just war and the charging of interest. 0000239439 00000 n %%EOF Since then, a wealth of teaching continue to give new life to the Scriptures and shape the Church’s response to our modern world. This principle is the foundation for the Church’s teaching on abortion, euthanasia, cloning, embryonic stem cell research, the death penalty, and even the pursuit of peace in conflict. 2005. %���� The Seven Main Principles of Catholic Social Teaching. 4 0 obj <> endobj 0000105018 00000 n Life and Dignity of the Human Person Call to Family, Community, and Participation Rights and Responsibilities Option for the Poor and Vulnerable The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers Solidarity Care for God’s Creation The depth and richness of this tradition can be understood best through a direct reading of these documents. The beginning of a new path b. It continually develops through observation, analysis, and action. 0000239463 00000 n 0000064166 00000 n 3 God wants us to help people who are poor, who don’t have enough food, a safe place to live, or a community. Catholic teaching also calls on us to work to avoid war. 0000201116 00000 n We believe that every person is created in the image of God and that life must be protected and … 2 0 obj The Seven Main Principles of Catholic Social Teaching. 80. endobj 0000012392 00000 n 0000000016 00000 n This principle means that all life is sacred; every person is precious in the eyes of God from conception to natural death. The Seven Principles of Catholic Social Teaching Video The Catholic Church has a wide-ranging and many-layered collection of teachings about social justice issues. 0000239898 00000 n Yet, Catholics in recent years have had considerable difficulty reconciling their faith, including the explicit teachings of CST, with the political choices offered in American politics. COMPENDIUM OF THE SOCIAL DOCTRINE OF THE CHURCH . 0000044518 00000 n 0000092144 00000 n People do not lose dignity because of age, disability, lack of success, immigration status, race, or even sin. The Church has always had social teaching and the most fundamental source is the Bible. People do not lose dignity because of age, disability, lack of success, The principle of the common good 3. Nations must protect the right to life by finding i… 0000044262 00000 n The intentional targeting of civilians in war or terrorist attacks is always wrong. Catholic social teaching is central to our faith, and is based on — and inseparable from — our understanding of human life and dignity. Sharing Catholic Social Teaching: Challenges and Directions. 0000064430 00000 n 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. 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Catholic Social Teaching (CST) may well be the Church’s “best kept secret.” CST is rich in political insight. Catholic social teaching calls us all to work for the common good, help build a just society, uphold the dignity of human life and lift up our poor and vulnerable brothers and sisters. Participation in democracy 6. Catholic social teaching is a central and essential element of our faith. ��ct냅���>7Η-�lLwu��1�ކҙ�5��%,�{H���{=υIR��$d[J%g�bH��%��8'. Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church. 2 God wants us to help make sure everyone is safe and healthy and can have a good life. xref The inherent dignity of the human person which comes from God and the right to have that dignity respected from conception to natural death is core to the Gospel. In our society, human life is under direct attack from abortion and euthanasia. > 2 0 obj 7 Themes of Catholic Social Teaching Life and Dignity of the Human Person The human person is the clearest reflection of God among us. They will form the next 7 topics for our bible study. “The central message is simple: Our faith is profoundly social. 0000105313 00000 n H��SMo�0�G�?�1�X�? Y��:��2|d�a�gs�a�`@v3�_> ��� |�*� 0 Catholic Social Teaching Principles ; Social Justice Prayers; Student Resources on Social Justice; Social Justice Calendar; Learn how the Church calls us to serve those in need; pursue peace; and defend life. 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. Catholic social teaching is a central and essential element of our faith. 7 Themes of Catholic Social Teaching Life and Dignity of the Human Person The human person is the clearest reflection of God among us. This belief is the foundation of all the principles of our social teaching. 0000006642 00000 n Every human person is created in the image and likeness of God; therefore, each person’s life and dignity must be respected. English trans by US Council of Catholic … Christ’s message of love and service also embodied a call for social change. AN INTEGRAL AND SOLIDARY HUMANISM. 7 Themes of Catholic Social Teaching Life and Dignity of the Human Person Our belief in the sanctity of human life is the foundation of Catholic social teaching. <<331ADA80D05E204BBCCA32BEF86E411D>]>> Work, and the economy in general, exists for the sake of people, not the other way around. %PDF-1.5 The following paragraphs describe the seven themes of Catholic social teaching. 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These seven themes were first articulated in the 1998 document Sharing Catholic Social Teaching: Challenges and Directions. 7 JuSTICE “Come you whom my Father has blessed, take for your heritage the kingdom prepared for you since the foundation of the world. 0000004895 00000 n Modern Catholic social teaching has been articulated through a tradition of papal, conciliar, and episcopal documents. The intrinsic transcendent dignity of every human being 2. 0000201412 00000 n In our society, human life is under direct attack from abortion and euthanasia. 1. 1 Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace. 1 0 obj THE CHURCH'S SOCIAL DOCTRINE IN OUR TIME: HISTORICAL NOTES a. At its core, CST is a set of essential beliefs common to Christians, as well as people of other religious traditions. 0000200888 00000 n x�b``�e``kg```^Ȁ The seven themes of Catholic Social teaching are listed below. g��R!�[�2M�[0/2�W�0'��'�2��)Ͽ)kQ�k������'_�\(��y������Ԛ��ޤ\L�0 �[email protected]��1�v��Dʭ?��o#����s���4�\n�.�A�߹����K��ϕ٩Rd����l�Yd˘ݻ�ˣ�]:x������n�����k�0Z?�>^�֨ݗ�� 5���˖(yD;'mI��m�)O���;���U"�f�>�1Y ��(W����X�L�Y���k^�������A�7g�N�e��b)��o��3�� x�ia�� 2�����¸�=!���Y��J-�.��e1�Y�y�Ԅ�g�G'�8�0�JM�q��ALv�a��0ӒiAJ��At��ywp`C��r/���_BD!�Y��Jm�/�. Catholic Social Teaching DIGNITY OF THE HUMAN PERSON: (If we follow this, everything else falls into place.) 0000075172 00000 n 0000104748 00000 n In many ways, all the other principles can be traced back to this first, main idea: all human life is sacred and deserving of dignity. Belief in the inherent dignity of the human person is the foundation of all Catholic social teaching. . 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. 0000007912 00000 n Catholic social teaching tells us, “The basis for determining the value of human work is . x���ێܸ���wॽ��"ER�X �7�Xl�� �3k;��8 ��!UUMI�=.���1�R�ͳ?��{�Ӌ_������/����ӳ�:�'�$s���ə!�uf�����`�?ޝ������/O�ӿ���ߝ~��懟^� �v����iv6�5�WB�C�q�ś�]�`��m��7�����������ļ������3�?���{0�����ܿ{���z������? Solidarity means that “loving our neighbor” has global dimensions in an interdependent world. The U.S. Catholic bishops have identified seven themes found in Catholic social teaching. 0000200956 00000 n . 0000008886 00000 n Catholic social teaching proclaims that we are our brothers' and sisters' keepers, wherever they live. “The central message is simple: Our faith is profoundly social. Principles of Catholic Social Teaching (compiled by Fr Paul Devitt) Principle 1 Dignity of the Human Person. 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