Foundations of Faith

The most important setting for the Church's social teaching is not in a food pantry or in a legislative committee room, but in prayer and worship, especially gathered around the altar for the Eucharist. It is in the liturgy that we find the fundamental direction, motivation, and strength for social ministry.
 
Catholics understand the connections between the celebration of the sacraments and our social mission as followers of Jesus and members of the Body of Christ.
 
The Church's obligation to participate in social ministry and shape the moral character of society is a requirement of our faith. It is a basic part of the mission we have received from Jesus Christ, who offers a vision of life revealed to us in Sacred Scripture and Tradition.  

The monthly Foundations of Faith establish a stronger foundation for our efforts in social ministry--or perhaps to lay the first bricks of a foundation--through prayer, Scripture, homilies, and Works of Mercy. 

FOUNDATIONS OF FAITH 

2020 
May: The Principle of Economic Life
April: The Principle of the Dignity of Work and Rights of Workers
March: The Principle of the Family
February: The Principle of Participation
January: The Principle of the Preferential Option for the Poor

2019 
December: The Principle of the Universal Destination of Goods
November: The Principle of Human Rights
October: The Principle of Solidarity
September: The Principle of Subsidiarity
August: The Principle of the Common Good
July: The Principle of Human Dignity
June: The Principle of Respect All Human Life
May: Ethical Trade
April: Social Safety Net
March: Water
February: Human Trafficking 
January: Migration  

2018 
December: Pregnancy and Parenting Support  
November: World Day of the Poor/CCHD 
October: Death Penalty 
September: Labor 
August: Peace  
July: Environmental Justice 
June: Refugees 
May: Mental Health 
April: Homelessness  
March: Family 
February: Healthcare 
January: Migration 

2017 
December: People with Disabilities 
November: Immigrants 
October: Affordable Housing 
September: Racism 
August: Poverty 
July: Immigration 
June: Refugees