Catholic Social Teaching: A Framework for Faith in Action

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1. Key Themes

1.1. 1. Dignity of the Human Person

1.2. 2. Respect for Human Life

1.2.1. At all stages of development

1.3. 3. The Rights of Association

1.3.1. To be social

1.4. 4. The Principle of Participation

1.4.1. Right and duty to play a role in society

1.5. 5. A Preferential Option for the Poor

1.6. 6. The Principle of Solidarity

1.6.1. Love for the whole community

1.7. 7. Stewardship

1.7.1. Protecting all creation

1.8. 8. The Principle of Subsidiarity

1.8.1. Making own decisions

1.9. 9. Human Equality

1.10. 10. The Common Good

2. Implications as a Catholic School

2.1. Core elements: Justice, Mercy, Love

2.2. Commit to making a difference in our world

2.3. Advocating action in individuals

2.4. Supporting charities

2.4.1. Prioritise Catholic organisations

2.4.1.1. Be sensitive to principles of Catholic Education Foundation when supporting external charities

2.4.2. Raising awareness, volunteer work and opportunities for advocacy

2.4.3. Mission and outreach

2.4.4. Building context for the fundraising/social outreach

2.4.5. Voluntary not Obligatory

2.4.6. Review Support

3. The Church's Social Mission The Living Tradition of the Church

3.1. Reflect the mission and ministry of Jesus Christ

3.1.1. Associating with" the least of these"

3.2. Reflects the dignity of each person

3.3. Promote and protect human rights (esp. rights)

3.4. Pursue peace

3.5. Work for Justice

3.6. Promote mercy and compassion

3.6.1. The Joy, hope, griefs and anxieties of a follower are shared by the Catholic church

3.7. Moral principles

4. Catholic Social Teaching

4.1. Each person is created in the image of God and is redeemed by Jesus Christ

4.2. Encompasses all aspects of life

4.2.1. Social

4.2.2. Cultural

4.2.3. Educational

4.2.4. Economical

4.2.5. Poitical

4.3. Enables growth of all people

4.3.1. Must promote good in all people

4.4. Papal and Conciliar documents

4.4.1. Framework of moral principles

4.5. 'Faith in Action'

4.5.1. Principles for reflection

4.5.2. Criteria for judgement

4.5.3. Guidelines for action

5. Observe, Judge, Act.