Catholic Social Teaching
Catholic social teaching (CST) is rooted in Scripture, formed by the wisdom of Church leaders, and influenced by grassroots movements. It is our moral compass, guiding us on how to live out our faith in the world.
The 9 principles of Catholic Social Teaching has been distilled into three which links to our motto Work with Love and values Rose.
The Nine principles of CST
- Common good
- Work and the rights of workers
- Option for the poor
- Solidarity
- Rights and responsibilities
- Participation
- Human dignity
- Subsidiarity
- Stewardship of creation
Work |
With |
Love |
---|---|---|
Common good | Solidarity | Dignity |
Common good to work for what is good for all. | Solidarity between people. | Dignity to see each other as uniquely made in the image of God |
Distributive justice, giving what is owed and what is fair for all. | Promoting peace among all people. | Subsidiarity allowing all to have dignity over their own unique work. |
Preferential option for the poor, to all the poor to participate in the good for all. | Participation to allow all people to work together. | Stewardship over creation means we each have our own unique part to play to care for the world. |