Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church

The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church is a comprehensive and unprecedented document that serves as an essential tool to inspire and guide people who are faced with daily moral and pastoral challenges in their lives. With five sections - an introduction, three major parts, and a conclusion entitled “For a Civilization of Love” – this unique resource offers comprehensive insight into how we can build more just societies through reflecting the teachings of Jesus Christ. Covering topics relating to the family, work and society, international solidarity, peace and human rights, it’s an invaluable reference for those working towards building a more equitable world.

This must-have resource is necessary for leaders of social ministry at both the diocesan and parish level, as well as those involved in religious education, schools or youth & young adult ministries. It provides them with reliable teaching resources to help them define individual actions in accordance to church doctrine. It is also important for all believers who seek to promote justice in their daily lives. The compendium promotes religious understanding among different faiths globally through encouraging collaborative action that aims to tackle worldwide problems such as poverty, pollution and conflict between nations. This valuable volume seeks to remind us all that by pursuing ways of caring for our global community we are both living up to God’s commandment to love our neighbour as ourselves and displaying how mercy encircles us all with eternal hope.