Catholic Social Teachings Flashcards
Life and dignity of the human person
we are called to ask if our actions respect or threaten the life and dignity of a human person. Every human has a right to life
St. peter claver
life and dignity of the human person. Welcomed and baptized slaves and treated them with dignity
Call to family
we are called to support the family. we support and encourage marriage and family so that the faith can spread to further generations
st. frances of rome
call to family. helped poor people, set up group of women who helped families
rights and responsibilities
we are called to protect the rights that everybody has-life, faith, food, shelter, education, health care. every person has responsibilities to each other.
st tomas moore
rights and responsibilities. knew it’s his responsibility to care for the poor. stood up for anyone treated unjustly
option for poor and vulnerable
we are called to pay attention to the needs of those who are poor. they deserve respect and protection
st vincent de paul
option for poor and vulnerable. came from poor family and when he grew up helped other poor people
dignity and rights of workers
we are called to protect the rights of workers, fair wages, right to organize, productive work
st benedict of nursia
dignity and rights of workers. set up monetary, ora et labora (pray and work), cared about everyone
solidarity
we are called to know that we are all brothers and sisters that love each other regardless of racial, ethnic, economic, and ideological differences
st damen of molokai
solidarity. built houses and hospitals for the lepers on molokai even though he was at risk
care for creation
we are called to care for all that god has made (animals, nature)
st giles
care for creation. helped save injured animals. spent lots of time with nature
