different themes of acholic social teaching Flashcards
Life and Dignity of the Human Person
every human is made in God’s likeness, life is valued from conception to death, the weakest are especially worthy of our protection, freedom to become what God wants us to be, creating opportunities for everyone to have a full life, individual and global level, how can you make a difference, all principles come back to this one
ex: support and volunteer in a program that assists pregnant women
Care for God’s Creation
it’s up to us to care for and respect God’s gift of creation, caring for the environment, we care for the bounty of the Lord, given to all of us to enjoy and sustain our needs, environment = the support system of human life, we have to respect it if we want it to provide for us, when creation suffers, it hurts the poor the most, care for creation translates to the care for our brothers and sisters, reciprocal relationship between man and his environment
ex: participate in a neighborhood beautification project
common good
The Common Good is a key Catholic Social Teaching (CST) because it reflects the idea that society should be structured in a way that benefits everyone.
Promotes Human Dignity and Solidarity
“Love your neighbor as yourself.”
Encourages Justice and Peace in Society
The Church teaches that policies, economies, and laws should serve the well-being of all rather than favoring a few.
peace and reconciliation
Peace Reflects God’s Will – Jesus said, “Blessed are the peacemakers” (Matthew 5:9), showing that peace aligns with God’s kingdom.
Reconciliation Heals Relationships – The Bible teaches, “Forgive each other, just as in Christ God forgave you” (Ephesians 4:32), emphasizing unity and healing.
