Social justice is integral to Catholic education and an essential part of the Catholic identity.
Commitment to human life and dignity
to human rights and solidarity
Integrity, compassion, responsibility, concern for others (framework for everyday living)
- Tenants are core
- Without them there is an incomplete presentation of our Catholic tradition
In higher education
- Introduce students to issues of social justice
- Encourage service (service learning)
- Efforts to link service and action
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops