Catholic Social Teachings

Understanding Catholic Social Teaching:
Resources for Your Use

1. A basic powerpoint that links Catholic Social Teaching to questions of advocacy.
This powerpoint and the supporting materials can be used for a complete program for social concerns committees, JustFaith graduates, pastoral councils trying to guide parishes into more advocacy, and other interested groups. For guidance or any questions, contact Karen Leith at kpleith@clevelandcatholiccharities.org.

• Powerpoint Presentation
• Catholic Social Teaching and Advocacy questions handout
• 2 Feet of Social Action


2. A more in-depth program that begins with the Scriptural roots of the 7 themes of Catholic Social Teaching.
This is a longer program that is great for Catholic school faculties and social concerns groups wanting a better grasp of the social mission of the church. Again, for questions, general information or help with presentation, contact Karen Leith at kpleith@clevelandcatholiccharities.org.

• Powerpoint Presentation
• Catholic Social Teaching and Advocacy questions handout
• Discussion questions for the Scripture passages
• Scripture passages
• 2 Feet of Social Action

3. Link to US Catholic Conference of Bishops
• 7 Themes
• Quotes
• Foundational Documents
• Educational Resources

The Diocesan Social Action through the 5 Catholic Commissions working within the eight counties of the Diocese of Cleveland seeks to shape a more caring society and a more peaceful world through justice education, advocacy, community development and organizing. Our work is based on the call of the Gospel to work for the respect and dignity of all human life, the elimination of poverty, to speak out against injustice, and to promote the common good.