Justice
Human Rights
Catholic Social Teachings
The Dignity of the Human Person
Justice/Racism/Prejudice/Civil Rights
100

This means treating people in a fair way.

Fairness

100

This basic human right means all people should be treated fairly, no matter their race, religion, or gender.

Equality

100

This Catholic Social Teaching states that every person is valuable because they are created in God's image. 

Dignity of the Human Person

100

This basic human right means every person deserves to live and be protected.

Right to Life

100

Treating someone unfairly because of their race, religion, gender, or background is called this.

Discrimination

200

This form of justice is concerned with the responsibilities of society to its members, such as providing public services and protecting rights.

Distributive Justice

200

This human right allows people to share their opinions and ideas without fear of being punished by the government.

Freedom of Speech

200

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

200

Because of human dignity, Catholics are called to treat others with this attitude.

Respect

200

This is a judgment or opinion about someone that is formed without knowing the facts.

Prejudice

300

This type of justice seeks to correct inequalities and ensure fairness in the broader society, often through laws and social reforms.

Social Justice

300


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This human right allows people to practice the (Blank) of their choice without fear of punishment.

Religion

300

This Catholic Social Teaching supports fair wages, safe working conditions, and the rights of workers to organize.

Rights and Responsibilities of Workers

300

Catholics believe that human life begins at this moment.

Conception

300

These are the basic rights and freedoms that belong to all people.

Civil Rights

400

In Catholic teaching, this virtue calls for giving each person their due according to their rights and dignity.

Justice

400


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This human right guarantees that all children have access to (Blank) regardless of their background or circumstances.

Education
400

This teaching reminds us that God entrusted the Earth to humanity and that we must care for creation.
 

Care for God's Creation

400

Because every person has dignity, Catholics are called to treat others with this quality.

Respect

400

This movement in the 1950s–1960s worked to end racial segregation and gain equal rights for Black Americans.

Civil Rights Movement

500

This concept, advocated by Martin Luther King Jr., emphasizes that laws and social practices must reflect moral fairness, not just legality.

Moral Justice

500

This right protects individuals from being treated differently because of their race, gender, religion, disability, or other characteristics.

Freedom from discrimination

500

This principle states that decisions should be made at the most local level possible while still promoting the common good.

Subsidiarity

500

This Latin phrase means "image of God" and explains why every person has dignity.

Imago Dei

500

Catholics believe that racism is wrong because every person has this God-given quality.

Dignity