Catholic Social Teaching (CST)
“Beloved, let us love one another, because love is of God; everyone who loves is begotten by God and knows God.”
1 John 4:7
Taking Action Together
The Catholic Church’s social teaching is a rich treasure of wisdom about building a just society and living lives of holiness amidst the challenges of modern society.
Its roots are in the Hebrew prophets who announced God’s special love for the poor and called God’s people to a covenant of love and justice.
It is a teaching especially founded on the life and words of Jesus Christ, who came “to bring glad tidings to the poor, liberty to captives, and recovery of sight to the blind” (Lk 4:18-19). Jesus identified Himself with “the least of these,” the hungry, and the stranger (cf. Mt 25:45).
Catholic social teaching leads to a commitment of loving service to the poor. This commitment ultimately arises from our experiences of Christ in the Eucharist.
Taken from:
usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/what-we-believe/catholic-social-teaching
CST 101
CST 101 is a collaborative 7-part video series presented by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and Catholic Relief Services on Catholic social teaching. These 3 – 4 minute videos bring the themes of Catholic social teaching to life and inspire us to put our faith into action.
Ministry contact:
Jennifer Hardee
jhardee@ourladyofangels.com
469-467-9669 ext. 109
Faithful Citizenship
Catholics care. Catholics vote.
"We need to participate for the common good. Sometimes we hear: a good Catholic is not interested in politics. This is not true: good Catholics immerse themselves in politics by offering the best of themselves so that the leader can govern." - Pope Francis, 9/16/13
Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship
The Catholic bishops of the United States are pleased to offer once again to the Catholic faithful Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship. This is our teaching document on the political responsibility of Catholics. This statement represents our guidance for Catholics in the exercise of their rights and duties as participants in our democracy.
Who Represents Me?
After prayerfully reflecting on Catholic Social Teaching and forming your conscience in light of the Magisterium of the Catholic Church, consider reaching out to your elected representatives to express your concerns and opinions on upcoming legislation.
U.S. Legislators:
https://www.votervoice.net/USCCB/address
Texas Legislators:
https://wrm.capitol.texas.gov/home
Sign up for the Texas Catholic Voice to receive legislative updates: https://txcatholic.org