Seminar Theme: Catholic Social Teaching

We live in a time of increasing social polarisation between the Left and the Right in society. There seems to be little possibility of dialogue between the two sides, since the web encourages isolation within one’s own political tribe. Debate is replaced by the cancellation of opposing viewpoints. The echo-chamber effect of the internet generates ever more extreme socio-political positions.
However, in its Social Teaching the Church provides us with an invaluable resource for navigating the minefield of social and political questions. It would be a great loss for a Catholic to remain ignorant of the Social Teaching of the Catholic Church (STCC).

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This brief course will aim to provide an outline of this teaching. It will examine the following:

1. The historical origin of STCC in the nineteenth century, arising from the clash between laissez-faire capitalism and socialism.
2. Four key areas addressed by STCC:
   a. The dignity of the human person and the family
   b. The principles of solidarity and subsidiarity in society
   c. The dignity of work and the rights of workers
   d. Care for God’s creation
3. STCC and contemporary socio-political ideologies confronting the Church: cultural Marxism on the Left and liberalism on the Right.

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Payment

The price of the seminar is €232 which includes meals and accommodation.

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Facilities

• You will have your own room with en-suite bathroom. Sheets and towels provided
• All meals are provided, and you can make a cup of tea/coffee any time you wish
• A full library of spiritual books available to you while you are doing the seminar
• You can go for walks in the beautiful grounds

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