Social Justice

Catholic Social Teachings

Catholic social teaching is based on and inseparable from our understanding of human life and human dignity. Every human being is created in the image of God and redeemed by Jesus Christ, and therefore is invaluable and worthy of respect as a member of the human family. Every person, from the moment of conception to natural death, has inherent dignity and a right to life consistent with that dignity. Human dignity comes from God, not from any human quality or accomplishment.

Taken from the "Introduction" section of Sharing Catholic Social Teaching, Challenges and Directions, Reflections of the U.S. Catholic Bishops