Lesson 16.

Analysis of Social Problems Vis-à-vis Catholic Social Teachings

Social Problem Catholic Key Principle How can you implement/do
Social the action in your end as a
Teachings student?
1.Poverty Popolurum  Option for  Volunteer time and
Progressio the poor & skills to local
vulnerable organizations that
 Common support
good impoverished
 Promotion communities. This
of Peace includes food banks,
 Solidarity homeless shelters,
 Universal after-school
Destination programs, and
of goods community gardens.
  Education is a
powerful tool in
eradicating poverty,
since this can provide
opportunities for
individuals and
communities to
improve their well-
being and lift
themselves out of
poverty.
 - Vote for morally
responsible and
capable political
candidates: By voting
to law-abiding and
honest political
candidates can
drastically lift a
nation and
community out of
poverty.
  - Cut off unnecessary
wants: Instead of
spending your money
on unnecessary
things, learn to save
your money and give
it to the needy. Let's
use our pockets to
bless others
financially, even in
the smallest things.


2.Inequality Gaudium et  Common  Educate oneself

Spes Good about different forms
 Promotion of inequality, such as
of Peace economic, racial,
 Solidarity gender, or LGBTQ+
 Participation inequality. This can
involve reading
books, attending
lectures, or watching
documentaries.
 Practice equal
treatment of
everyone in the
community in such
way that you help
anyone regardless of
their race, ethnicity,
gender, and social
class
  Educate others the
importance of
equality by
implementing school
rules or programs
 that promote
common good and
social justice 
  Support anti-
discrimination law of
the country

3.Injustice Veritatis  Common Educate oneself and

Splendor Good  volunteer to non-profit
 Dignity of organizations that support
Human the oppressed.
Work
4.Violence Pacem In  promotion  Speak up when I see
Terris of peace  or hear about
violence. If someone
I know is
experiencing
violence, I'll offer
support and
encourage them to
seek help. Help
promote healthy
relationships by
modeling respectful
behavior and
advocating for
consent education in
my school or
community.
 Seek support, it's
important to seek
support from a
trusted adult,
counselor, or mental
health professional.
They can help you
navigate the
 situation and provide
you with resources
for healing and
recovery.
 Advocate for change.
Violence in any form
should not be
tolerated. You can
advocate for change
by raising awareness
about the issue,
participating in anti-
violence campaigns,
and supporting
policies that promote
safety and respect
for all.

5.Discrimination Octogesima  Human  Treat everyone with

Adveniens   dignity respect.
 Option for  address our Co
the poor & classmates/youngste
vulnerable rs/ even elders to
treat them with
respect as a human
being.
 Also address
individuals thaw we
support them in a
unique way rather
than treating them in
the same way/the
way they looks.

Group 4

Ericka Zai Flores Guada May Dango

Ivy Mara Ruth Resia Bensurto

Mattew Udtohan Dan Vincent Dacula

Mharence Josh Quitoras Angelika Paula Jalmaut