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The document outlines the Seven Major Themes of Catholic Social Teachings (CST), emphasizing the inherent dignity of every human, the importance of family and community, and the rights and responsibilities of individuals. It advocates for the care of the poor and vulnerable, the dignity of work, solidarity among humanity, and stewardship of God's creation. Each theme is supported by relevant encyclicals and biblical passages that reinforce the teachings.

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The document outlines the Seven Major Themes of Catholic Social Teachings (CST), emphasizing the inherent dignity of every human, the importance of family and community, and the rights and responsibilities of individuals. It advocates for the care of the poor and vulnerable, the dignity of work, solidarity among humanity, and stewardship of God's creation. Each theme is supported by relevant encyclicals and biblical passages that reinforce the teachings.

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Exploring the

Seven Major Themes of


Catholic Social Teachings (CST)
1. Life and Dignity of the Encyclical: Evangelium Vitae (The
Human Person Gospel of Life) – Pope John Paul II
Discusses the sanctity of human
Every human is created in God's life, condemning abortion,
image and has inherent dignity. euthanasia, and capital punishment
while promoting a culture of life.
Calls for protection of life from
conception to natural death. Biblical Passage: Genesis 1:27 –
Opposes threats like abortion, "God created mankind in his own
euthanasia, and unjust war. image."

Encyclical: Familiaris Consortio (The


Role of the Christian Family) – Pope
2. Call to Family, Community,
John Paul II and Participation
Emphasizes the importance of
family in society and the Church, Humans are social beings, and
promoting love, unity, and moral strong families are essential.
values. Advocates for community
involvement and political
Biblical Passage: Acts 2:42-47 – participation.
Early Christian community sharing Encourages policies that
and participating. support family well-being.

3. Rights and Encyclical: Pacem in Terris (Peace


Responsibilities on Earth) – Pope John XXIII
Stresses the importance of human
Every person has a right to rights, peace, and international
life and basic needs (food, cooperation.
shelter, education,
healthcare).
With rights come Biblical Passage: Micah 6:8 – "Act
responsibilities to others, justly, love mercy, and walk humbly
families, and society. with your God."
Promotes justice and the
common good.
4. Option for the Poor and
Vulnerable
Encyclical: Populorum Progressio Prioritizes care for the
(On the Development of Peoples) – marginalized and
Pope Paul VI disadvantaged.
Addresses economic justice, urging Encourages policies that
nations to work together to reduce
global poverty and inequality. address poverty and
inequality.
Biblical Passage: Matthew 25:40 – Rooted in Jesus’ teachings
"Whatever you did for one of the to care for the "least of
least of these, you did for me." these."
5. The Dignity of Work and Encyclical: Rerum Novarum (On the
Condition of Labor) – Pope Leo XIII
the Rights of Workers addresses the rights of workers,
Work is more than earning a condemns unjust labor conditions,
living; it is a participation in God's and supports fair wages and unions.
creation.
Advocates for fair wages, safe
working conditions, and labor Biblical Passage: Colossians 3:23 –
rights. "Whatever you do, work at it with all
Emphasizes economic systems your heart."
that serve human dignity.

6. Solidarity
We are one human family,
regardless of differences.
Calls for peace, justice, and global
responsibility. Encyclical: Sollicitudo Rei Socialis
Opposes violence, oppression, (On Social Concern) – Pope John
and discrimination. Paul II encourages global solidarity,
economic justice, and ethical
Biblical Passage: Galatians 3:28 – development policies.
"There is neither Jew nor Greek...
for you are all one in Christ."

7. Care for God's Creation Encourages stewardship of the


environment.
Encyclical: Laudato Si' (On Care for Promotes sustainable practices
Our Common Home) – Pope and responsibility for future
FrancisCalls for environmental generations.
responsibility, care for the planet, Recognizes the
and protection of the poor affected interconnectedness of all living
by ecological destruction.
things.
Biblical Passage: Genesis 2:15 – "The Lord God took the man and
put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it."

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