Catholic Social Teachings

Each person is created in God's image and likeness. Therefore, each person, regardless of their race, gender, ethnicity and nationality, is valuable and worthy of respect.

• Human Dignity

• Stewardship of Creation

• Preferential Option for the Poor

• Subsidiarity

Working towards the greater good for everyone in society, rather than just pursuing individual interests.

• Human Dignity

• Solidarity

• The Common Good

• Preferential Option for the Poor

The right and responsibility of all people to actively participate in the social, economic, and political life of their community.

• Rights and Responsibilities

• Solidarity

• Participation

• Common Good

The poor and vulnerable should be highest priority for all in society. All public policy decisions should be examined for how they affect the poor.

• Human Dignity

• Solidarity

• Subsidiarity

• Preferential Option for the Poor

Is the idea that decisions and actions should be taken at the most local and immediate level possible, rather than at a higher or more distant level of authority. It means that larger institutions or governments should not take over tasks and responsibilities that can be carried out effectively by smaller and more local institutions, such as families, communities, or organisations.

• Subsidiarity

• Stewardship of Creation

• Solidarity

• Rights and Responsibilities

Humans have a responsibility to care for the natural world and to use its resources in a responsible and sustainable way. It involves recognizing that the Earth and all its resources are gifts from God, and that we are called to be responsible stewards of these gifts.

• Solidarity

• Stewardship of Creation

• Rights and Responsibilities

• The Common Good

Is the idea that we are recognising that we are all part of the same human family and working together to promote the common good, care for the vulnerable, and eliminate injustice.

• Solidarity

• The Common Good

• Subsidiarity

• Human Dignity