Catholic social teaching principles
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Transcript of Catholic social teaching principles
Catholic Social Teaching Principles
for Primary School
The Bible teaches us how God wants
us to live with other people.
Catholic Social Teaching principles are founded on the messages of the
prophets, of Jesus and of our church leaders.
These are the main Catholic Social Teaching Principles we work with:
Human Dignity
Common good
Solidarity
Subsidiarity
Participation
Stewardship
Preferential Option for the poor
Human
DignityWe are all special because God made us.We have to make sure other people are treated with respect and fairness because God made them too!
A mother holds her baby, who has just received the polio vaccine and other immunizations. At the clinic in Hamedia camp near Zalingei, Darfur,
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Common Good
We should always try to think about what is good for everyone, not just ourselves. It’s about living together in a community.
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Solidarity
We all need each other. We are one big human family. It’s about working together.
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Caritas Australia helped people displaced by war in Sudan by working in camps to provide clean water and sanitation, health and nutrition, counselling, education, and getting agriculture going again. 2007.
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it: P
. Jeff
ery
Subsidiarity
People who make decisions should listen to everyone and give everyone the chance to share their opinions.
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Village women meet for Australia-supported Harith Ashia ('Green Hope') integrated natural resource management program. India
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Participation
Everyone should be able to work and use the talents that God gave them.
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Module 1
In Chawir, there are two large communal gardens. Around 200 women work here everyday. Chad.
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Stewardship: Care for Creation
We need to take care of the earth because it is for everyone.
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Module 1
A farmer who has received help with sustainable agriculture techniques. Afghanistan.
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Preferential Option for the
PoorThe Bible teaches us to take extra special care of the most vulnerable people in society.We should try to create a more fair world.
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Makeshift shelters made with sticks, blankets and plastic sheeting are the only means of shade or warmth for many of the Malian refugees who have fled the West
African food crisis situation in Niger.
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An easy guide to Catholic Social Teaching Principles
CST principles unpacked
Human Dignity
Common good
Solidarity
Subsidiarity
Participation
Stewardship
Preferential Option for the poor
What is the best for everyone?
Everyone is special.
We are all one big family.
People should have a say!
We all want to work and contribute to our communities.
We need to care for the earth.
Some people need extra help.
Picture credits
Slide 7: Sheahen/Caritas ACT 2013Slide 9: P. JefferySlide 10: Peter SaundersSlide 11: Caritas SwitzerlandSlide 12: Caritas AustraliaSlide 14: Catholic Relief Services
Wording for principles adapted from Anne E.Neuberger (CST for Kids) with permission.
Find out more:www.caritas.org.au
Last updated September 2013