WE BELIEVE
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CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING THEME
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Chapter 1
- Jesus treated everyone fairly.
- Jesus cared for those who were poor or sick or lonely.
- We work together to live as Jesus did.
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Rights and Responsibilities of the Human Person
Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
Call to Family, Community, and Participation
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Chapter 2
- Jesus gave us the Beatitudes. (Explanation for living the Beatitudes)
- When we are forgiving, merciful, just, and faithful to God, we help to build the Kingdom of God.
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All seven themes
Solidarity of the Human Family
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Chapter 3
- We are called to value and respect all people.
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Right and Responsibilities of the Human Person
Life and Dignity of the Human Person
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Chapter 4
- A good conscience leads us to be truthful and fair. It helps us to live the way God created us to live.
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Life and Dignity of the Human Person
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Chapter 5
- Reconciliation brings unity and peace.
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Call to Family, Community, and Participation
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Chapter 7
- Prayer celebration for Saint Francis of Assisi, man of peace and lover of the poor, singer of God's creation, and protector of animals.
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Rights and Responsibilities of the Human Person
Care for God's Creation
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Chapter 8
- God gave us the Ten Commandments.
- Jesus gave us the Great Commandment.
- We are called to respect the human dignity of all people.
- Each and every person has the same basic rights, human rights.
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All seven themes
All seven themes
Life and Dignity of the Human Person
Rights and Responsibilities of the Human Person
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Chapter 11
- Rest and relaxation are an important part of following the Third Commandment.
- The Corporal Works of Mercy
- The Spiritual Works of Mercy
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Care for God's Creation
Life and Dignity of the Human Person
Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
Call to Family, Community, and Participation
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Chapter 12
- During the Liturgy of the Word, we are encouraged to live together as followers of Jesus.
- When we pray the general intercessions, we pray for the needs of God's people.
- During the Liturgy of the Eucharist, money and other offerings are presented. This shows our concern for those in need.
- We are united with Christ and one another.
- In the Concluding Rite we are sent to live as disciples of Jesus.
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Call to Family, Community, and Participation
Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
Call to Family, Community, and Participation
Solidarity of the Human Family
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Chapter 13
- During Advent we pray that Jesus will come to those who need him most.
- In the story of Our Lady of Guadalupe, we learn that we need to understand people.
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Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
Solidarity of the Human Family
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Chapter 14
- Jesus' coming into the world was important to the whole world. Jesus became a light for all nations.
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Solidarity of the Human Family
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Chapter 15
- All people are made in God's image.
- Teaching about the family as the domestic church.
- Families have the responsibility to love and respect one another.
- Citizens and leaders work together for peace.
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Life and Dignity of the Human Person
All seven themes
Rights and Responsibilities of the Human Person
Dignity of Work and the Right of Workers
Life and Dignity of the Human Person
Solidarity of the Human Family
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Chapter 16
- Human life is sacred.
- The right to life is the most basic human right.
- We respect the gift of life.
- Promoting peace is a way to respect life.
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Life and Dignity of the Human Person
Right and Responsibilities of the Human Person
Life and Dignity of the Human Person
Care for God's Creation
Solidarity of the Human Family
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Chapter 17
- Males and females are different but equal. Our differences come from God.
- Chastity is the virtue by which we use our sexuality in a responsible and faithful way.
- The grace of Matrimony strengthens the married couple to live out their Christian marriage.
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Life and Dignity of the Human Person
Rights and Responsibilities of the Human Person
Call to Family, Community, and Participation
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Chapter 18
- We are called to act with justice.
- We respect the property of others.
- God's creation is meant for all people.
- By performing the Works of Mercy, we care for the needs of others.
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Rights and Responsibilities of the Human Person
Rights and Responsibilities of the Human Person
Care for God's Creation
Rights and Responsibilities of the Human Person
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Chapter 19
- We have a responsibility to tell the truth.
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Rights and Responsibilities of the Human Person
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Chapter 20
- During Lent we show special concern for those in need.
- We make sure that people have use of the goods of creation.
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Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
Care for God's Creation
Solidarity of the Human Family
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Chapter 21
- On Holy Thursday we have a special collection for those in need.
- On Good Friday we pray for the whole world.
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Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
Solidarity of the Human Family
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Chapter 22
- We should not express feelings that might lead us to act in unloving or disrespectful ways.
- The ninth commandment calls all people to respect the love between a husband and wife.
- Modesty is about honoring our own dignity and the dignity of others.
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Rights and Responsibilities of the Human Person
Call to Family, Community, and Participation
Life and Dignity of the Human Person
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Chapter 23
- We need to be content with what we have and find joy in the simple things of life.
- The Church shows that it is poor in spirit when it helps people who are in need.
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Life and Dignity of the Human Person
Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
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Chapter 24
- We grow in holiness when we live as Jesus did, working for peace and justice.
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Rights and Responsibilities of the Human Person
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Chapter 25
- We have responsibilities as members of the Church to help the Church help others.
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Call to Family, Community, and Participation
Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
Rights and Responsibilities of the Human Person
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Chapter 6
- We are called to live a life of love.
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All seven themes
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