Catholic Social Teaching

Catholic Social Teaching

Catholic Social Teaching, or CST, offers the Church’s shared wisdom on how our faith is expressed through action in the social, economic and political realities of the world. Rooted in the inherent dignity of every person, CST invites us to see human flourishing not in isolation but in relationship. Each day we make choices that can have an impact on the world we live in—and on our neighbour. Catholic Social Teaching helps us to become more aware and make more informed choices.

As Pope Francis reminds us in Laudato Si’, “everything is connected,” a conviction that lies at the heart of what he describes as integral human development. Rather than offering ready-made solutions, CST provides guiding principles that help us discern faithful responses to the complex challenges of our contemporary world – principles that, in Francis’s words, speak not only to Christians but also to “all people seeking paths of justice, peace, and solidarity.

Here is a link to help explain these teachings, as well as how they are applied today.

https://www.cccb.ca/justice-and-peace/ : This site from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops offers a good overview of Scripture and Catholic social doctrine in a Canadian context. It can serve as a guide and provide instruction on how Catholics can respond to the challenges we face each day, as we put our faith into action.