WE BELIEVE
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CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING THEME
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Chapter 1
- By making use of our natural gifts, and those of other people, we get to know about ourselves and about God.
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Life and Dignity of the Human Person
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Chapter 2
- Human beings are created in God's image.
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Life and Dignity of the Human Person
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Chapter 3
- God called us to be stewards of creation.
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Care for God's Creation
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Chapter 4
- In the gospels we read of Jesus' work to bring hope to the poor and suffering, freedom to those who are persecuted, and healing to those who are sick.
- The story of Cain and Abel declares the sacredness of human life. It is about accepting one's life and respecting one another.
- Through the story of the tower of Babel we learn to respect differences of people and to appreciate the dignity that all people possess.
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Life and Dignity of the Human Person
Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
Life and Dignity of the Human Person
Solidarity of the Human Family
Life and Dignity of the Human Person
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Chapter 5
- Through the trusting relationship of faith, the patriarchs and their families learned what it meant to be a part of God's family. They are a good example of reliance on God.
- Providence is God's plan for and protection of all creation. Through providence God leads his creation toward the perfection for which it was made
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Call to Family, Community, and Participation
Life and Dignity of the Human PersonCare for God's Creation
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Chapter 7
- We keep the Lord's Day holy by participating in the celebration of the Eucharist, by resting from work and enjoying our families, by remembering our relationship with God, and by serving the needs of our community.
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Call to Family, Community, and Participation
Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers
Rights and Responsibilities of the Human Person
Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
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Chapter 13
- During Advent we think about the images Isaiah used to tell the people that the Savior would come and call them to turn violence into peace.
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Solidarity of the Human Family
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Chapter 14
- During Christmas we celebrate Holy Family Sunday. The Church teaches that our families should learn to be like the Holy Family, with love and respect for one another among the members.
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Call to Family, Community, and Participation
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Chapter 15
- Amos called the people of Israel to act justly. We, too, are called to act justly and to stand up for what is fair and right. We all share in the work of social justice.
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All seven themes
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Chapter 16
- Micah preached that goodness lies in the practice of social justice and faithfulness to the one true God.
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All seven themes
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Chapter 19
- John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus. We can prepare the way for people to welcome Jesus, too. We can do this when we do what is right and treat others fairly and with justice.
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Life and Dignity of the Human Person
Rights and Responsibilities of the Human Person
Solidarity of the Human Family
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Chapter 20
- During Lent, we are called to practice almsgiving, the giving of time, money, or goods to those in need.
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Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
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Chapter 21
- On Holy Thursday we contribute to a special collection for those who are in need.
- On Good Friday we offer general intercessions that include prayers 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
- The Beatitudes and ways to follow them are presented.
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All seven themes
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Chapter 25
- The Catholic social teaching themes are presented.
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All seven themes
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Chapter 26
- Some members of the Church are missionaries who share their faith with those they serve. They may build homes, schools, and hospitals. They may teach people to farm and to provide for other needs.
- The Church respects the rights of all people to practice their faith. We join them and with people of no religious belief in trying to make the world a better place for all people.
- Women and men in the laity are called to be involved in city, state, and national governments. They have a responsibility to act and make decisions based on the teachings of Jesus and on their faith.
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Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers
Call to Family, Community, and Participation
Solidarity of the Human Family
Rights and Responsibilities of the Human Person
Solidarity of the Human Family
Call to Family, Community, and Participation
Rights and Responsibilities of the Human Person
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