Catholic Social Teaching (CST) Principles

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Preferential Option for the Poor

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Preferential care should be shown to vulnerable and marginalised people, whose needs and rights are given special attention in God’s eyes.

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Dignity of the Human Person

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No human being should have their dignity or freedom compromised. Poverty, hunger, oppression and injustice make it impossible to live a life commensurate with this dignity.

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Care for our Common Home

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The earth and all life on it are part of God’s creation. We are called to respect this gift.

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Subsidiarity and Participation

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All people have the right to participate in decisions that affect their lives. This requires that decisions are made by the people closest and most affected by the issues and concerns of the community.

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The Common Good

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The rights of the individual to personal possessions and community resources must be balanced with the needs of the community.

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Solidarity

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Everyone belongs to one human family, regardless of their national, religious, ethnic, economic, political, and ideological differences.