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Catholic Social Teaching Principles for Primary School

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Page 1: Catholic social teaching principles

Catholic Social Teaching Principles

for Primary School

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The Bible teaches us how God wants

us to live with other people.

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Catholic Social Teaching principles are founded on the messages of the

prophets, of Jesus and of our church leaders.

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These are the main Catholic Social Teaching Principles we work with:

Human Dignity

Common good

Solidarity

Subsidiarity

Participation

Stewardship

Preferential Option for the poor

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Human

DignityWe are all special because God made us.We have to make sure other people are treated with respect and fairness because God made them too!

A mother holds her baby, who has just received the polio vaccine and other immunizations. At the clinic in Hamedia camp near Zalingei, Darfur,

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it: L

aura

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ahen

/Car

itas

ACT

2013

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Common Good

We should always try to think about what is good for everyone, not just ourselves. It’s about living together in a community.

CST principles unpacked

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Solidarity

We all need each other. We are one big human family. It’s about working together.

CST principles unpacked

Caritas Australia helped people displaced by war in Sudan by working in camps to provide clean water and sanitation, health and nutrition, counselling, education, and getting agriculture going again. 2007.

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Subsidiarity

People who make decisions should listen to everyone and give everyone the chance to share their opinions.

CST principles unpacked

Village women meet for Australia-supported Harith Ashia ('Green Hope') integrated natural resource management program. India

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Participation

Everyone should be able to work and use the talents that God gave them.

CST principles unpacked

Module 1

In Chawir, there are two large communal gardens. Around 200 women work here everyday. Chad.

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Stewardship: Care for Creation

We need to take care of the earth because it is for everyone.

CST principles unpacked

Module 1

A farmer who has received help with sustainable agriculture techniques. Afghanistan.

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Preferential Option for the

PoorThe Bible teaches us to take extra special care of the most vulnerable people in society.We should try to create a more fair world.

CST principles unpacked

Makeshift shelters made with sticks, blankets and plastic sheeting are the only means of shade or warmth for many of the Malian refugees who have fled the West

African food crisis situation in Niger.

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An easy guide to Catholic Social Teaching Principles

CST principles unpacked

Human Dignity

Common good

Solidarity

Subsidiarity

Participation

Stewardship

Preferential Option for the poor

What is the best for everyone?

Everyone is special.

We are all one big family.

People should have a say!

We all want to work and contribute to our communities.

We need to care for the earth.

Some people need extra help.

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Picture credits

Slide 7: Sheahen/Caritas ACT 2013Slide 9: P. JefferySlide 10: Peter SaundersSlide 11: Caritas SwitzerlandSlide 12: Caritas AustraliaSlide 14: Catholic Relief Services

Wording for principles adapted from Anne E.Neuberger (CST for Kids) with permission.

Find out more:www.caritas.org.au

Last updated September 2013

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