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References to Catholic Social Teachings Found in the Catechism
The following links deal with parts of the Catechism of the Catholic Church that relate to the social teachings of the Church - Man created in the image of the Holy Trinity, male and female, as social beings. What does that mean about who we are and our obligations to one another?
"Christian, recognize your dignity and, now that you share in God's own nature, do not return to your former base condition by sinning. Remember who is your head and of whose body you are a member. Never forget that you have been rescued from the power of darkness and brought into the light of the Kingdom of God."Human Dignity
- St. Leo the Great
Part Three. Life In Christ: Section One. Man's Vocation Life In The Spirit
I. The Communal Character of the Human Vocation
II. Conversion and Society
In Brief
I. Authority
II. The Common Good
III. Responsibility and Participation
In Brief
Human LifeI. Respect for the Human Person
II. Equality and Differences Among Men
III. Human Solidarity
In Brief
Part Three, Section Two, Chapter Two: "You Shall Love Your Neighbor as YourselfMarriage, Family and ChildrenArticle 5: Respect for Human Life and the Human Person
Respect for Human Life, Respect for the Dignity of Persons, Safeguarding Peace
Family Part Three, Section Two, Chapter Two: "You Shall Love Your Neighbor as Yourself
I. The Family in God's Plan
II. The Family and Society ("the original cell" of society)
III. The Duties of Family Members Duties of Children; Duties of Parents (Rights and responsibilities, education choice)
IV. The Family and the Kingdom
V. The Authorities in Civil Society Duties of Civil Authorities; Duties of Citizens;The Political Community and the Church
In Brief
Marriage
Part Two, Section Two: The Seven Sacraments of the Church
I. Marriage in God's Plan
II. The Celebration of Marriage
III. Matrimonial Consent
IV. The Effects of the Sacrament of Matrimony
V. The Goods and Requirements of Conjugal Love
VI. The Domestic Church
In Brief
Sexuality (including offenses against marriage) Part Three, Section Two, Chapter Two: "You Shall Love Your Neighbor as Yourself
I. "Male and Female He Created Them . . ."
II. The Vocation to Chastity
III. The Love of Husband and Wife
IV. Offenses Against the Dignity of Marriage
In Brief
Human FreedomI. Purification of the Heart
II. The Battle for Purity
In Brief
Social Justice (Poverty, Work, Property)
Catechism Sections Related to the Social Teachings
Human Dignity
Man and Social Order
Human Life
Marriage, Family and Children Family Marriage Sexuality Human Freedom
Social JusticePart Three, Section Two, Chapter Two: "You Shall Love Your Neighbor as Yourself
Article 8: The Eighth Commandment Living in the Truth, To Bear Witness to the Truth, Offenses Against Truth, Respect for the Truth, The Use of the Social Communications Media, Truth, Beauty, and Sacred Art
Part Three, Section Two, Chapter Two: "You Shall Love Your Neighbor as Yourself"Reference: Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholics ChurchArticle 7: The Seventh Commandment The Universal Destination and the Private Ownership of Goods, Respect for Persons and Their Goods, The Social Doctrine of the Church, Economic Activity and Social Justice, Justice and Solidarity among Nations, Love for the Poor