"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. This is the law and the prophets." (Matthew 7:12) This teaching of Jesus is at the very heart of the Church's social teaching. The Church is the Mother and Teacher of all humanity, and she strives constantly to guide the entire human family towards peace, justice, and human solidarity. Following Catholic Social Teaching is the responsibility of every Catholic, and Jesus calls us to be his instruments of justice and peace to our broken world. This session will explore the basic foundations of Catholic Social Teaching and how we are to live out this vision of life and love in our daily lives.
Read and Study: United States Catholic Catechism for Adults Chapter 24 (pgs. 323-338)
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