Catholic Social Teaching 101

Catholic Social Teaching 101

Your guide to discovering core Catholic values.

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

Life and Dignity of the Human Person

Available in Spanish

CST 101 Discussion Guide: Life and Dignity of the Human Person English PDF

Activity • 2 Pages

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Life and Dignity of the Human Person Lesson Plan: Vietnam English PDF

Lesson • 1 Page

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Vida y dignidad del ser humano: Guía de discusión Spanish PDF

Activity • 4 Pages

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Solidarity

Available in Spanish

CST 101 Discussion Guide: Solidarity English PDF

Activity • 2 Pages

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Solidarity Lesson Plan: Democratic Republic of Congo English PDF

Lesson • 9 Pages

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CST 101 Solidaridad: Guía de discusión Spanish PDF

Activity • 4 Pages

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Care for God's Creation

Available in Spanish

CST 101 Discussion Guide: Care for God's Creation English PDF

Activity • 2 Pages

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Care for Creation Lesson Plan: Nicaragua English PDF

Lesson • 9 Pages

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Cuidado de la creación de Dios: Guía de discusión Spanish PDF

Activity • 4 Pages

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Call to Family, Community and Participation

Available in Spanish

CST 101 Discussion Guide: Call to Family, Community and Participation English PDF

Activity • 2 Pages

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Call to Family, Community and Participation Lesson Plan: Haiti English PDF

Lesson • 10 Pages

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CST 101 Llamado a la familia, la comunidad y la participación: Guía de discusión Spanish PDF

Activity • 4 Pages

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Option for the Poor and Vulnerable

Available in Spanish

CST 101 Discussion Guide: Option for the Poor and Vulnerable English PDF

Activity • 2 Pages

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Option for the Poor and Vulnerable Lesson Plan: The Philippines English PDF

Lesson • 10 Pages

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Opción por los pobres y vulnerables: Guía de discusión Spanish PDF

Activity • 4 Pages

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Rights and Responsibilities

Available in Spanish

CST 101 Discussion Guide: Rights and Responsibilities English PDF

Activity • 3 Pages

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Rights and Responsibilities Lesson Plan: El Salvador English PDF

Lesson • 9 Pages

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CST 101 Derechos y deberes: Guía de discusión Spanish PDF

Activity • 4 Pages

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Dignity of Work and Rights of Workers

Available in Spanish

CST 101 Discussion Guide: Dignity of Work and Rights of Workers English PDF

Activity • 3 Pages

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Dignity of Work and Rights of Workers Lesson Plan: Zambia English PDF

Lesson • 10 Pages

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Dignidad del trabajo y los derechos de los trabajadores: Guía de discusión Spanish PDF

Activity • 4 Pages

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CST 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.

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