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Catholic Social Teaching

Our work is informed by the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, which guide us in all spheres of life – the economic, political, personal and spiritual.

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Explore the Catholic Social Teaching principles and how they guide our work.

With human dignity at its centre, a holistic approach to development founded on the principles of CST, is what Pope Paul VI called ‘authentic development'.

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Preferential Option for the Poor

We live in an amazing world with enough resources for everyone. Yet, many miss out.

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Human Dignity

We are made in God’s image. This means we each have a God-given dignity.

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Care for our Common Home

We are responsible for looking after the world we live in.

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Subsidiarity and Participation

The role of people in positions of power is to look after the good of all.

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The Common Good

We can only live life in all its fullness when we are in relationship with others – through community.

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Solidarity

We should commit ourselves wholeheartedly to the good of all, to stand in solidarity with our one human family.

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