Justice
This means treating people in a fair way.
Fairness
This basic human right means all people should be treated fairly, no matter their race, religion, or gender.
Equality
This Catholic Social Teaching states that every person is valuable because they are created in God's image.
Dignity of the Human Person
This basic human right means every person deserves to live and be protected.
Right to Life
Treating someone unfairly because of their race, religion, gender, or background is called this.
Discrimination
This form of justice is concerned with the responsibilities of society to its members, such as providing public services and protecting rights.
Distributive Justice
This human right allows people to share their opinions and ideas without fear of being punished by the government.
Freedom of Speech
This teaching emphasizes that people have a responsibility to care for the poor, vulnerable, and marginalized members of society.
Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
Because of human dignity, Catholics are called to treat others with this attitude.
Respect
This is a judgment or opinion about someone that is formed without knowing the facts.
Prejudice
This type of justice seeks to correct inequalities and ensure fairness in the broader society, often through laws and social reforms.
Social Justice
Fill in the blank.
This human right allows people to practice the (Blank) of their choice without fear of punishment.
Religion
This Catholic Social Teaching supports fair wages, safe working conditions, and the rights of workers to organize.
Rights and Responsibilities of Workers
Catholics believe that human life begins at this moment.
Conception
These are the basic rights and freedoms that belong to all people.
Civil Rights
In Catholic teaching, this virtue calls for giving each person their due according to their rights and dignity.
Justice
Fill in the blank.
This human right guarantees that all children have access to (Blank) regardless of their background or circumstances.
This teaching reminds us that God entrusted the Earth to humanity and that we must care for creation.
Care for God's Creation
Because every person has dignity, Catholics are called to treat others with this quality.
Respect
This movement in the 1950s–1960s worked to end racial segregation and gain equal rights for Black Americans.
Civil Rights Movement
This concept, advocated by Martin Luther King Jr., emphasizes that laws and social practices must reflect moral fairness, not just legality.
Moral Justice
This right protects individuals from being treated differently because of their race, gender, religion, disability, or other characteristics.
Freedom from discrimination
This principle states that decisions should be made at the most local level possible while still promoting the common good.
Subsidiarity
This Latin phrase means "image of God" and explains why every person has dignity.
Imago Dei
Catholics believe that racism is wrong because every person has this God-given quality.
Dignity