Catholic Social Teaching 101
Share core Catholic Values with students and inspire them to put faith into action.
CST 101 is a collaborative 7-part video and discussion guide series presented by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and Catholic Relief Services on Catholic social teaching principles. The videos highlight the core Catholic Values and inspire us to put our faith into action. Some suggested uses of the videos and discussion guides include:
- Adult faith formation settings
- High school theology classes
- In lay ministry formation
- Group preparation for service trips
The series also includes downloadable posters and handouts for adults and kids, in English and Spanish. The artwork featured in the posters, handouts and accompanying videos are courtesy of Br. Mickey McGrath, OSFS.
Catholic Social Teaching Principles
CST 101 Discussion Guide: Life and Dignity of the Human Person English PDF
Activity • 2 Pages
DownloadCST 101 Discussion Guide: Call to Family, Community and Participation English PDF
Activity • 2 Pages
DownloadCall to Family, Community and Participation Lesson Plan: Haiti English PDF
Lesson • 10 Pages
DownloadCST 101 Llamado a la familia, la comunidad y la participación: Guía de discusión Spanish PDF
Activity • 4 Pages
DownloadCST 101 Discussion Guide: Option for the Poor and Vulnerable English PDF
Activity • 2 Pages
DownloadOption for the Poor and Vulnerable Lesson Plan: The Philippines English PDF
Lesson • 10 Pages
DownloadCST 101 Discussion Guide: Dignity of Work and Rights of Workers English PDF
Activity • 3 Pages
DownloadDignidad del trabajo y los derechos de los trabajadores: Guía de discusión Spanish PDF
Activity • 4 Pages
DownloadCST 101 Handouts and Posters
These downloadable handouts and posters feature the USCCB's seven themes of Catholic social teaching in English and Spanish, with images courtesy of Br. Mickey McGrath, OSFS.
Available in English and Spanish.
Available in English and Spanish,

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