St. John Vianney Catholic Church

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

 

A Journey of Faith

 

RCIA WEEK 17:

Social Morality and Social Justice

 

Catechism of the Catholic Church 1943:

 “Society ensures social justice by providing the conditions that allow associations and individuals to obtain their due.”

 

Catechism of the Catholic Church 1944:

 “Respect for the human person considers the other "another self." It presupposes respect for the fundamental rights that flow from the dignity intrinsic of the person.”

 

Catechism of the Catholic Church 1948:

Solidarity is an eminently Christian virtue. It practices the sharing of spiritual goods even more than material ones.

 

MEDITATION:  What do we mean when we say we are social beings?  What responsibility do we have to participate in public

life?

 

“One must do all one can for everybody, expecting no return save from God only.”  -- St. John Vianney