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By Topic: (Still under construction)

Human Dignity

Call to Family/ Community

Rights & Responsibilities

Preferential Option For the Poor and Vulnerable

Dignity of Human Labor

Solidarity: Small Communities, or One Church, or Both

Stewardship of God's Creation

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Index, Catholic Social Teaching: Overview; 1)Human life & dignity, 2)Call to family, community/ participation, 3)Rights/Responsibilities, 4)Option for the poor/vulnerable, 5)Dignity of human labor, 6)Solidarity, 7)Stewardship of Creation; Summary: Catholic Social Teaching