EXPLORING THE SEVEN THEMES OF CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING
The Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching are core values meant to highlight and inspire to put faith into action. Where literacy is concerned, these themes provide foundations for reading and discussion, allowing students to connect to concepts that resonate with their lives and their faith. The themes provide a lens for reading both the books in this classroom library collection as well as other books students may encounter in the classroom. On the following pages, read more about the Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching and how to discuss them with students.
LIFE AND DIGNITY OF THE HUMAN PERSON God made each person, so every life is important and should be protected. How can we show we care for other people? How can our actions respect another person’s dignity?
CALL TO FAMILY, COMMUNITY, AND PARTICIPATION God made us to be part of communities, families and countries, so all people can share and help each other. As members of families and communities, how can we participate in our faith together?
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
God wants us to help make sure everyone is safe and healthy and can have a good life. How can we help to protect the health and safety of people in our community and around the world?
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