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Foundations of Faith
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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
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