Life and Dignity of the Human Person
- Human life is sacred and that the dignity of the human person is the foundation of a moral vision for society.
Call to Family, Community, and Participation
- We believe people have a right and a duty to participate in society, seeking together the common good and well-being of all, especially the poor and vulnerable.
Rights and Responsibilities
- Human dignity can be protected and a healthy community can be achieved only if human rights are protected and responsibilities are met.
Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
- A basic moral test is how our most vulnerable members are faring. We must put the needy first.
Dignity and Rights of Workers
- The economy must serve people, not the other way around. Work is more than a way to make a living; it is a form of continuing participation in God’s creation.
Solidarity
- We are one human family whatever our national, racial, ethnic, economic, and ideological differences. We are our brothers' and sisters' keepers, wherever they may be.
Care for Creation
- We show our respect for the Creator by our stewardship of creation. Care for the earth is a requirement of our faith and has moral and ethical dimensions that cannot be ignored