Social Ethics

Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching (USCCB):

1. Life and Dignity of the Human Person
2. Call to Family, Community, and Participation
3. Rights and Responsibilities
4. Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
5. The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers
6. Solidarity
7. Care for God's Creation

Scripture reference docs:

More from USCCB:

Search the Resource Library from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for resources on how CST intersects with different issues and marginalized communities. You can search by topic or keyword in the search bar, or use the "By Topic" filter (choose "Catholic Social Teaching") to find resources.

Office for Social Justice, Catholic Charities Twin Cities also offers extensive resources on CST:

• Document Library — includes Major Documents & Notable Quotations
• Educational Resources — includes Social Justice Resources & Helpful Links
• FAQ