Catholic social teaching has been called "our best kept secret," "our buried treasure," and "an essential part of Catholic faith." Yet, in the words of the U.S. Catholic bishops: "Far too many Catholics are not familiar with the basic content of Catholic social teaching. We need to do more to share the social mission and message of our Church."
Care For God’s Creation
The goods of the earth are gifts from God, and they are intended by God for the benefit of everyone. There is a "social mortgage" that guides our use of the world's goods, and we have a responsibility to care for these goods as stewards and trustees, not as mere consumers and users. How we treat the environment is a measure of our stewardship, a sign of our respect for the Creator.
St. Mary's Outreach Opportunities for Care For God’s Creation
- Clean Water for Impoverished Communities
- Tropical Cloud Forest of Guatemala/Sponsored by WAV