Objective: This activity engages students in exploring social issues to discover whether basic human rights of the poor and vulnerable are being met in society CYB Article: “Support for All” near Exodus 22:20–27
Catholic Social Teaching Principles Worksheet 1 Life & Dignity of The Human Person 2 Call to Family, Community & Participation 3 Rights & Responsibilities 4 Option for People Who Are Poor & Vulnerable 5 Dignity of Work & The Rights of Workers 6 Solidarity 7 Care for God’s Creation Justice Issues
Created by the Catholic Campaign for Human Development Archdiocese of Baltimore Megan Maher CCHD Intern 2012 Description: The purpose of this activity is to help participants understand the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching, which is the basis of Catholic Social Justice It uses coloring
Compendium on Catholic Social Doctrine states: When reality is the subject of careful attention and proper interpretation, concrete and effective choices can be made 1 Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace 2005 Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church English trans by US Council of Catholic Bishops
parish staff, or the Parish Social Ministry Office of Catholic Charities and bring answers back to the next meeting If time allows, a study group could incorporate social time, which could include refreshments or a meal Components of the Bible Study 1 Opening Prayer: Come Holy Spirit Groups are free to adapt or use a different opening
Katherine Feely, SND – “Integrating Catholic Social Teaching Across the Curriculum” – www educationforjustice Identify key skill Communication skills Interpersonal skills Assessment: skill Engage active learning modes Self-directed study Reading and research Group work Web Quests Interviews
Social Justice Committee, parish discussion group) that models the process of (NOTE: Accompanying worksheets can be useful tools to assist with the above
Morality – Lesson 5 – Worksheet 1 Catholic Social Teaching Multiple Choice Quiz 1 The Church teaching on human life and dignity leads the Church to
Poverty, Community development, Catholic Social Teaching Film 5 mins and Religious Education Catholic Social Teaching Online (lesson plans,
Labor Day presents educators the perfect opportunity to expose their students to Catholic Social Teaching: The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers
Prayer, Poverty Statistics, and Two Feet worksheets as PowerPoint slides instead two “feet”, Social Justice and Charitable Works, allow us to walk the path of caritas, or love God and neighbor” (see Catechism of the Catholic Church, no