The Catholic Faith Handbook

God created us to be independent from one another and the world around us.

Social justice refers to the moral principles God calls society to follow and the moral judgements God calls society to make to ensure the rights of individuals and groups.

We will be held accountable for things we do not do, as well as for things we do.

Jesus said that we must mind our own business and ignore the needs of society.

The common good refers to the idea that those who work hard should succeed.

Governments are responsible for defending and promoting the common good of civil society.

Human dignity means that we must respect and love one another because everyone's rights flow from the same source: our creation in God's image.

Solidarity means that we should band together with those like us to defend our rights against others who want to share our resources.

Our belief in the equality of all human beings flows from the natural moral law God placed in each of us.

God intended for some people to enjoy rich abundance while others struggle to obtain the absolute necessities of life.