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CFCA's core values reflect the beliefs and principles which guide the
direction of our daily work.
CFCA is grounded in the Gospel call to serve the poor. We recognize Christ embodied in each person and
prayerfully strive to apply the preferential option for the poor expressed in Catholic social
doctrine. In 1998, the United States Bishops outlined major components of the Catholic Church's
social teaching tradition. This social doctrine is organized around seven major themes:
The Call to:
Foster the Dignity and right to life of every human person
Made in the image and likeness of God, every person is sacred. The foundation of all social
teachings is the belief in the sanctity of human life and the inherent dignity of each person. Foster healthy families and to participate in the community
The family is the central social institution and family life needs to be supported by other
institutions. Our Catholic tradition teaches that human beings grow and achieve
fulfillment in community. Foster both the moral rights and the responsibilities of every human person
Each person has a fundamental right to life and to those things necessary for human decency, such as
family, faith, food, shelter, health care, education and employment. The Church teaches respect the
right of others and work for the common good. Respond in a special way to the needs of the poor and vulnerable
The Church calls upon us to embrace those less fortunate and put the needs of the poor first. Uphold the dignity of work and to defend the rights of workers
People have a right to proper working conditions, productive work and fair
compensation. The economy must serve the people, not vice versa. Strive to live in solidarity with all people regardless of race, gender or creed
We are all one family, and we are responsible for the well-being of each other regardless
of racial, ethnic, economic and ideological differences. Be good stewards and care for God's creation
All of creation is a gift from God and should be respected as such. |
