Foundation principles
This foundational principle of Catholic Social Teaching states that every human life is sacred and must be respected
What is the dignity of the human person
This encyclical, written by Pope Leo XIII in 1891, laid the foundation for modern Catholic Social Teaching by addressing workers’ rights
What is Rerum Novarum
Catholic Social Teaching emphasizes a preferential option for these people, who need special attention in society
Who are the poor and vulnerable
This pope issued Rerum Novarum in 1891, addressing the rights of workers and the dignity of labor.
Who is Pope Leo XIII
This act of mercy involves feeding those who are hungry
What is feeding the hungry
Catholic Social Teaching encourages us to view all people as part of one human family through this principle
What is solidarity
This document from Vatican II, Gaudium et Spes, focuses on the role of the Church in this aspect of human life
What is the modern world
Catholic Social Teaching teaches that people fleeing violence or poverty deserve compassion and help, addressing this issue
What is immigration
This pope wrote Laudato Si', focusing on care for creation and environmental justice.
Who is Pope Francis
This work involves caring for and healing those who are ill
What is visiting the sick
This principle stresses working together to promote the well-being of all, not just the individual.
What is the common good
This encyclical by Pope Francis addresses the urgent need for environmental care and is subtitled On Care for Our Common Home
What is Laudato Si
Catholic Social Teaching asserts that every person has this basic right to life, as well as the necessities for a decent life.
What are human rights
This saint is known for her work with the poor in India and founded the Missionaries of Charity
Who is St. Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Teresa)
This Spiritual Work of Mercy encourages us to guide those who are confused about faith.
What is instructing the ignorant
This principle calls for special attention to the needs of this vulnerable group in society
poor and vulnerable
In Quadragesimo Anno, Pope Pius XI emphasized the need for this type of economic structure based on justice and solidarity
What is a just social order or distributism
This principle of Catholic Social Teaching advocates for fair wages, safe working conditions, and the dignity of work
What is the dignity of work and the rights of workers
This Salvadoran archbishop was martyred in 1980 for his outspoken defense of the poor and oppressed
Who is St. Óscar Romero
This Work of Mercy focuses on sheltering those without a home
What is sheltering the homeless
Catholic Social Teaching emphasizes the care for God's creation through this principle
What is stewardship of creation
This document, Pacem in Terris, written by Pope John XXIII, emphasizes the need for peace and human rights during the Cold War
What is Peace on Earth
This social issue is addressed in Laudato Si', calling for the protection of creation and stewardship of the Earth.
What is environmental justice
This Catholic social activist co-founded the Catholic Worker Movement, advocating for justice and hospitality for the poor.
Who is Dorothy Day
This act involves offering forgiveness to those who have wronged us
What is forgiving offenses willingly