catholic social teaching (key beliefs)

Question 1

catholic social teaching

Answer 1

At the heart of Catholic social teaching is human dignity. Catholics believe that humans were created in the image and likeness of God, and that each
human life is sacred. Peace and reconciliation are at the heart of the gospel. Catholic social teaching also means caring for the common good and inspires interfaith dialogue
and Catholic charities.

Question 2

Interfaith dialogue

Answer 2

Catholics believe they have a duty to put across the Gospel message. They believe non-Christian religions have some truth, but only Christianity has
the whole truth. Other religions should be respected. All people are created in the image of God. The Popes have spoken out about the importance of
respect and tolerance between different faiths.

Question 3

Cafod

Answer 3

CAFOD has a disaster fund to help refugees. Emergency aid might mean sending food, medicines and shelters to victims of a disaster, or sending blankets and food to war refugees. About 5 per cent of CAFOD’s budget is spent on educating the people and churches of England and Wales about the need for development and the ways in which Catholics can help less-developed countries. CAFOD works for social justice challenging unfairness and tries to bring an end to poverty

Question 4

SVP (St Vincent de Paul Society)

Answer 4

The St Vincent de Paul Society is an organisation of Catholics who try to help those in need in the UK. Their activities include helping the lonely or bereaved and the housebound. Visits to individuals and families, to the sick at home or in hospitals and hospices, to residential homes and to offenders’ institutions.