Hello, This is Morgan and Leisel. Today we will be speaking to you about the topic of youth homelessness in Australia. This is a massive problem that occurs all over Australia. Fortunately Catholic Social Teachings teach their communities about this relevant problem in today’s society. Not only does Catholic Social Teaching inform people about this problem there are also organisations that help this cause. By helping and learning about this topic the mission of Jesus can be fulfilled.
To begin with, Youth Homelessness in Australia affects thousands of adolescents.
Stereotypically a homeless person to most people is an older man with a beard and dirty clothes. This isn’t always the case as over 22,000 of Australians between the ages of 12 …show more content…
These teachings can help society understand the importance of human dignity and how they can help the less fortunate youth. The principles of Catholic Social Teaching that relate to youth homelessness in Australia are Option for the poor, the Principle of Common Good and Rights and Responsibilities. The option for the poor is making everyone’s responsibilities the preferential treatment that needs to be given to the less fortunate. “You are not making a gift of what is yours to the poor man, but you are giving him back what is his. The earth belongs to everyone, not to the rich” St Ambrose. Catholic Social Teaching, teaches its followers to help the poor by donating to different charities and volunteering for charity organisations. Catholic Social Teaching also teaches that everyone deserves to have rights and responsibilities. The most important and essential right is the right to life, followed by the fact that everyone deserves the right to faith, food and shelter, education and health care. Common Good is the teaching that says that you should have respect, the realization of human dignity, social- wellbeing and security. Catholic Church’s teach their communities about Catholic Social Teaching and human dignity so they can have a clearer understanding of Youth Homelessness in
To begin with, Youth Homelessness in Australia affects thousands of adolescents.
Stereotypically a homeless person to most people is an older man with a beard and dirty clothes. This isn’t always the case as over 22,000 of Australians between the ages of 12 …show more content…
These teachings can help society understand the importance of human dignity and how they can help the less fortunate youth. The principles of Catholic Social Teaching that relate to youth homelessness in Australia are Option for the poor, the Principle of Common Good and Rights and Responsibilities. The option for the poor is making everyone’s responsibilities the preferential treatment that needs to be given to the less fortunate. “You are not making a gift of what is yours to the poor man, but you are giving him back what is his. The earth belongs to everyone, not to the rich” St Ambrose. Catholic Social Teaching, teaches its followers to help the poor by donating to different charities and volunteering for charity organisations. Catholic Social Teaching also teaches that everyone deserves to have rights and responsibilities. The most important and essential right is the right to life, followed by the fact that everyone deserves the right to faith, food and shelter, education and health care. Common Good is the teaching that says that you should have respect, the realization of human dignity, social- wellbeing and security. Catholic Church’s teach their communities about Catholic Social Teaching and human dignity so they can have a clearer understanding of Youth Homelessness in