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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.

Student Accessing Clean Water At Their School In Cambodia. Photo Caritas Australia

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'.

Ronita With Her Children

Preferential Option for the Poor

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

Laxmi With Water Taps At School

Human Dignity

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

Priscilla Watering Vegetable Garden

Care for our Common Home

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

Janice PC22

Subsidiarity and Participation

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

Leaia Children Going To School

The Common Good

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

Thu And His Wife Linh Outside Their Home

Solidarity

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

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