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Major Themes of Catholic Social Teaching

1. Life and Dignity of the Human Person. Every human person possesses a basic dignity the comes from God.
2. Family, Community and Participation. Our society -- in economics and politics, in law and policy -- must honor human dignity.
3. Rights and Responsibilities. Each person has basic human rights and responsibilities to one another, our families and the larger society.
4. Option for the Poor and Vulnerable. We must put the needs of the poor and vulnerable first; those with the greatest needs require the greatest response.
5. Dignity of Work and Rights of Workers. People have a right to productive work, to decent and fair wages, to organize and join unions, to private property and economic initiative.
6. Solidarity. We are one human family, whatever our national, racial, ethnic, economic, and ideological differences.
7. Care for God's Creation. We are called to protect people and the planet, living our faith in relationship with all of God's creation.

Source: "Catholic Social Teaching" by William J. Wood, S.J.