Justcre (03-23)

Church is for the salvation of a person.

7 Principles of Catholic Social Teacher
1. Human Dignity
-dangal (worth and value)
-simply by being human, all people deserve
to be respected
Biblical Passage: Genesis 1:26
-all of us are images of God; create
(intelligent), love, communion
Levels of love: eros (I love you if) ; philos (I
love you because); agape (I love you in spite
of/ unconditional love)
Why did God create us in his image?
-God loves you.
When did God start loving you?
-Even before he was born
-(Jer 1:5) Even before you were born, I have
already consecrated you
-Society must respect every person

2. Call to Family, Community and

Participation

3. Rights and Responsibilities

-protect the dignity of men the society must
also protect men’s rights and
responsibilities.
-just and peaceful society

4. Preferential Option for The Poor

-the hungry, the needy, the homeless those
without healthcare
Matthew 25: 31-46

5. The Dignity of Work

-work is more than a way to make a living; it
is a form of continuing participation in
God’s creation (right to decent work, right
to rest, just wage)

6. Solidarity ***
7. Care for God’s Creation