Catholic Social Teaching

• About the Catholic social Teaching committee

  The Catholic Social Teaching Committee strives to foster a spirit of education and awareness of the seven principles of Catholic Social Teaching, which include:
   
  Life and Dignity of the Human Person · Call to Family, Community and Participation · Rights and Responsibilities · Option for the Poor and Vulnerable · The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers · Solidarity · Care for God’s Creation
   
  The committee offers opportunities to participate in activities that are rooted in faith and compassion and promote on-going Works of Mercy within the parish and those that reach out to our greater community.
   
  The committee meets the third Wednesday of the month, September thru June. 
  If you are being called to get involved, please contact JoAnne Higgins at joannehigg115@gmail.com.
   
  Through the intercession of Mary, Mother of the Redeemer, we strive to embody Christ’s call to love and serve others and to honor and celebrate God’s gift of creation.
   
  For a quick reference guide to the seven principles of Catholic Social Teaching click on this PDF/handout produced by Catholic Relief Services. CRS has also produced Catholic Social Teaching 101, an in-depth seven-part video series and discussion guide.
   
  Are you being called into action? 
  With a focus on the principle of Solidarity, MMR's Catholic Social Teaching Committee highlights various organizations and volunteer opportunities throughout the year in the parish bulletin. Click on the featured organization name to access the website link.
   

  Supporting local food pantries and prepared meals:

  • Martha’s Choice
  • The Patrician Society

  Volunteer Opportunities:
  

  • Caring for Friends 
  • Lansdale Lions Club
  • Code Blue 
  • Legacy of Life Foundation
  • Special Olympics PA 
  • Society of St. Vincent de Paul
  • Buck County Opportunity Council
  • Martha’s Community Farm

• 2026 Spotlight on CST Principles

  Care for God’s Creation: YouTube Video, “Why Care for the Environment? (Laudato Si’ Explained)” Eco curious? EcoPhilly! Learn more about the network of creation care teams throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia that achieve measurable improvements in their local environment.
  
• Rights and Responsibilities: YouTube Video, “Special Pastoral Message on Immigration by Bishops of the United States”