Catholic Social Teaching for Youth

Life & Dignity of the Human Person

Abortion, Death Penalty, Euthanasia, Suicide, Medical Ethics, Slavery & Human Trafficking, Pornography, Transgenderism

The Call to Family

Chastity, Sex Outside of Marriage, Openness to Life, Divorce, Homosexuality, Same Sex Marriage

Community & Participation

Civic Duty, Political Activism

Rights & Responsibilities

Criminal Justice, Immigration, Freedom of Religion

The Poor & Vulnerable

Healthcare, Care for those with Disabilities, Care for Our Elders, Substance Abuse, Care for Those who are Homeless

Dignity of Work & Workers Rights

Dignity of Work, Workers Rights

Solidarity

War, Terrorism, Racism

Care for God's Creation

Stewardship of the Land, Animals.

1. Church Teaching

What does the Church teach on this social issue and why?

2. Lies of Satan

What are the lies being told in this world?

3. Truth of Jesus

How does Jesus establish this Truth in the Gospels.

4. Witness to Truth

Which saint has lived out this Truth and how?

5. Call to Action

What ways can we live and share this Truth?

Preschool Age & Younger

This book will be great for you as the parent to read and study. The text will form your own moral character, make you a better protector & guide for your young children. It will also give you the language for future conversations.

Elementary School Age

This book will be your guide, as the parent, so you can address confusing topics as they come up. When aunt and uncle get divorced you can read the section on divorce. Elementary aged children will not be ready for all the topics in this book. As the parent, you will know best when to introduce each topic.

Middle or High School Age

This book is a great parent-child study. Whether your kids are homeschooled or attend a public school, they are literally bombarded with a constant stream of beautiful and sensational lies. You need to address each of these topics in a direct and thorough manner that is focused on the true, the good, and the beautiful.