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PRINCIPLES OF CATHOLIC SOCIAL JUSTICE

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l. The Principle of the Dignity of the Human Person

bulletThe foundational principle
bulletEvery person deserves respect
bulletWe do not earn this dignity but it is given to us by virtue of our being created in God's image.

 

2.The Principle of Respect for Human Life
bulletHuman life is sacred from conception to natural death and must be protected.

 

3. The Principle of the Call to Family, Community, and Participation
bulletThe human person is not only sacred but social
bulletThe family is the central social institution
bulletAll people have the right to participate in our society
bulletThe role of government is to protect the common good of its citizens.

 

4. The Principle of Rights and Responsibilities
bulletThe right to life and what is necessary for human decency is the most fundamental right.
bulletAll rights have corresponding responsibilities that must be met.

 

5. The Principle of the Common Good
bulletThe common good includes the social conditions that permit people to reach their full human potential.

Three Elements:
  1. Respect for the person
  2. The social well-being and development of the group
  3. Peace and security

Universal Common Good - Requires that international structures promote universal human development.

 

6. The Principle of the Preferential Option and Love for the Poor and Vulnerable

bulletWe must put the needs of the poor and the vulnerable first
bulletWe are called to emulate God by showing a special preference for those who are poor and weak. (Mt 25)
bulletA common moral test of a society is how it treats its most vulnerable people.
bulletSociety must be inclusive of the needs and gifts of all its members.
bulletThe poor have profound lessons to teach us.

 

7. The Principle of the Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers
bulletThe economy must serve the people.
bulletWorkers rights must be respected and protected.

 

8.The Principle of Solidarity
bulletLoving our Neighbour has a global dimension in this interdependent world
bulletWe are responsible for each other.

 

9. The Principle of Stewardship
bulletWe are called to also protect all of God's creation.

 

Michael Pennock. Catholic Social Teaching: Learning and Living Justice.