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Social Teaching
The body of doctrine developed by the Church to address the ordering of society in accordance with justice and charity.
Justice and Charity in Society
The body of doctrine developed by the Church to address the ordering of society in accordance with justice and charity. Rooted in Sacred Scripture, natural law, and the teaching of the Magisterium, Catholic social teaching addresses the dignity of the human person, the common good, subsidiarity, solidarity, and the duties of the state and of individuals toward one another (CCC 2419–2425). Key themes include the preferential option for the poor, the rights of workers, and the sanctity of human life.
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What are the key themes of Catholic social teaching? Key themes include the dignity of the human person, the common good, the preferential option for the poor, the rights of workers, and the sanctity of life.
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