As Catholics we are called to serve one another, especially the poorest members of society. Modern Catholic social teaching is the body of social principles and moral teaching that is articulated in the papal, conciliar, and other official documents issued since the late nineteenth century and dealing with the economic, political, and social order. The depth and richness of this tradition can be understood best through a direct reading of these documents. These teachings help us to fulfill Jesus' command "love each other as I have loved you."
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has highlighted seven main themes to the Catholic Social Teachings:
Life and Dignity of the Human Person
Call to Family, Community, and Participation
Rights and Responsibilities
Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers
Solidarity
Care for God's Creation
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THE PARISH SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMISSION
GUIDING PRINCIPLE: The firm belief that “Social justice can be obtained only in respecting the transcendent dignity of man.”(Catechism of the Catholic Church, para. 1929)
PURPOSE: 1) To assist the pastor and the parish in gaining a deeper understanding of Catholic social justice teaching and how these teachings pertain to their daily life and decisions. 2) To coordinate and give direction to the representatives from organizations already working on Social justice issues in and around the parish.
3) To determine gaps in current social justice activities and coordinate programs and activities that would fill those needs. 4) To act as a resource for school and Faith Formation faculty who want to include Catholic social justice teaching in their classes. COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP 1) General invitation to the parish, via bulletins, seeking interested participants 2)Calling on representatives from groups already working in or around the parish: Homeless Haven Baraboo Food PantryChildren’s Giving Tree S.A.L.TSt. Vincent de Paul Society Haiti Twinning Program Right to Life Salvation Army Someone well versed in environmental issues 3) One/Two members of the Parish Pastoral Council 4)Staff liaison (Attachment for ARTICLE V, SECTION 2) Adopted February 18, 2009
