7 Themes of CST main ideas

All people have dignity because ...

• they contribute to society

• their family loves them

• the Church says so

• they are made in God's image

The smallest and most basic social group is

• The Church

• The City

• The State

• The Family

According to Catholic Social Teaching we should create social structures that prioritize WHO?

• ourself

• our family

• elected officials

• those suffering most

Which of these is NOT an element of the Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers?

• everyone is allowed to choose whether or not they want to work

• everyone must work in some form to participate in God's creation

• the basic rights of workers must be respected

• there is dignity in all work and no job is unimportant

Solidarity is the idea that...

• everyone is our brother or sister because we are one human family, so we should "suffer with" all people

• issues in society should be handled at the lowest possible level

• because every human person has free will we should make the decisions that are best for us and our family without concerning ourselves with their impact on others

• we can live out Catholic Social Teaching only after making a solid commitment to its 7 principles

Care for God's creation means that...

• Humans need to be good stewards of the earth and all that lives and grows on it

• We need to use resources wisely, so that all people on earth can thrive

• We must consider the impacts of our use of resources on future generations

• All of these

Corresponding to our human rights, we have...

• fun

• privileges

• responsibilities

• desires

Which theme of Catholic Social Teaching (CST) is the FOUNDATION of all the others?

• Life and Dignity of the Human Person

• Rights and Responsibilities

• Solidarity

• Call to Family, Community, and Participation

Which theme of CST can be summarized as "Despite our differences, we are one human family, so your hurt is my hurt"

• Preferential Option for and with the poor and vulnerable

• Rights and Responsibilities

• Care for God's Creation

• Solidarity