Question: Catholic Social Teaching Assignment
Catholic social teaching coalesced in 1891 when Pope Leo the XIII wrote the Encyclical Letter "Of New Things" as a response to the conditions created by the Industrial Revolution. Since then, many popes have written on the need for social justice. Catholic social teaching encompasses 10 principles: human dignity, community and the common good, rights and responsibilities, option for the poor and vulnerable, participation, dignity of work and rights of workers, stewardship of creation, solidarity, role of government, and promotion of peace.
1. Select either option for the poor and vulnerable or stewardship of creation Catholic Social Teaching Principle.
2. Select a company that is practicing the Catholic Social Teaching Principle.
3. Discuss the Catholic Social Teaching Principle.
4. Discuss the company and relate how it is practicing the Catholic Social Teaching Principle.
5. Find two references for the Catholic Social Teaching Principle and cite the references within your paper and in the references section of your paper.
Direct quotes need to have quotation marks and be cited. Direct quotes should be a small part of your paper.
Cite paraphrased information.
6. Find two references for your selected company and cite the references within your paper and in the references section of your paper.
Again, direct quotes need to have quotation marks and be cited. Direct quotes should be a small part of your paper.
Cite paraphrased information.
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