Our relationships with others Social Justice Our relationships with others

tTerms Society Social justice Social doctrine Human rights

Social encyclicals Rerum Novarum – On the Condition of Workers Pacem in Terris – Peace on Earth Centesimus Annus – On the Hundredth Anniversary of Rerum Novarum Laudato Si – On the Care of our Common Home

Social Justice in the Bible Old Testament prophets Parables of Jesus Beatitudes Last Judgment

Key Concepts of Catholic social teachings The common good Responsibility of Political Authority Human dignity Human solidarity

Justice and charity Justice – work to change the structures of society that cause poverty, etc. Charity – work to alleviate the immediate needs of those suffering from want

Catholic social teachings Human dignity Individual rights and responsibilities Call to family, community and the common good Dignity of work and the rights of workers Option for the poor and vulnerable Solidarity with all people Care for God’s creation