Idaho Catholics for Social Justice
Walking as disciples of Jesus, healer and liberator
Join fellow Idaho Catholics to engage in the Church's long tradition of advocating for and doing social justice.
Our Purpose
Social Justice is a Catholic Tradition
Idaho Catholics for Social Justice is a lay-led group dedicated to engaging in the Church's long tradition of advocating for and doing social justice. We provide a space for Catholics to meet each other, coordinate action, and grow together as members of the Body of Christ.Most importantly, we seek to walk more closely as disciples of Jesus Christ, Healer and Liberator, following His example of love, compassion, and service to those in need.
Our Story
Our group began as a private Facebook community, created by and for laypeople who felt called to live out the Catholic Church's rich tradition of social justice. We have been actively participating in protests and community actions as a unified voice for justice.As we have grown and become more active in public advocacy, we felt the need to create this website to welcome new members and provide a public face for our mission. We invite all Catholics who share our commitment to justice to join us in this important work.Others have joined in entirely through word of mouth. We continue to communicate and connect primarily through our Facebook page.
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Catholic Social Teaching
What does Catholic faith have to say about a just society? From the time of the Old Testament Prophets through all of Church history to today, faith in the God of Love necessitates action to bring justice into the world. Authoritative Church documents, like constitutions from ecumenical councils, papal encyclicals, and pastoral letters, synthesize and interpret thousands of years of teaching for our times. We call this body of doctrine Catholic Social Teaching (CST).
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has identified 7 themes that run throughout CST.
The 7 Themes of Catholic Social Teaching
| Life and Dignity of the Human Person | Every person has a fundamental right to life and a right to those things required for human decency. |
| Call to Family, Community and Participation | The human person is both sacred and social. We realize our dignity and rights in relationship with others, in community. |
| Rights and Responsibilities | Every person has a fundamental right to life and a right to those things required for human decency. |
| The Preferential Option for the Poor | A just society is marked by prioritizing the most vulnerable. |
| Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers | Workers are entitled to safe, dignified, and humane conditions that support their overall well-being and that of their families. |
| Solidarity | We belong to eachother. |
| Care for Creation | Humans are stewards of God's creation and must treat land, plants, and animals as sacred gifts. |
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Drop us a line to find out more about what we do and how you can become part of building a more just Idaho.