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Why is Catholic social teaching the best kept secret?
Catholic Social Teaching (CST) is often called the “best kept secret” in the Catholic Church. CST is rooted in Biblical revelation and the experience of proclaiming God’s justice, needed both within and outside of the Church throughout the past two millennia.
What are the beliefs of Catholicism?
Catholics share with other Christians a belief in the divinity of Jesus Christ, the son of God made man who came to earth to redeem humanity’s sins through His death and resurrection. They follow His teachings as set out in the New Testament and place their trust in God’s promise of eternal life with Him….
What is common good in theology?
The Catechism, following Pope John XXIII in Mater et Magistra and Vatican II, defines the common good as: “the sum total of social conditions which allow people, either as groups or as individuals, to reach their fulfillment more fully and more easily.”1 The common good applies to each human community, but its most …
What are the sources of CST?
Catholic Social Teaching
- Primary Sources.
- Meta Sites.
- Papal Encyclicals.
- Apostolic Letter.
- USCCB Social Justice Documents.
- Apostolic Exhortation.
What are the 3 elements of the common good?
-Three essential elements of the common good are respect for the person, the social well-being and development of the group, and peace and security.
In what ways do family and community contribute to the common good?
Family contributes to the common good by bringing new lives into the world, and making our society stronger. When a man and woman decide to have a family, and have children, how they raise their children is very important to improving the community, and society.
What are the principles of Catholic social thought?
We are driven by justice, dignity and hope for all. We practice the principles of Catholic Social Teachings: human dignity, compassion and subsidiarity are at the heart of all we do.
What is the dignity of the human person?
Every person is made in the image of God . This means that every life is sacred and all people are worthy of respect, no matter who they are or where they live . We are called to care for all human life .
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