Objective:
 The middle school youth will understand the basis of Catholic social teaching, as well as the specific theme related to the option for the poor and vulnerable. Overview: The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops explains that: Catholic social teaching is based on and inseparable from our understanding of human life and human dignity. Every human being is created in the image of God and redeemed by Jesus Christ, and therefore is invaluable and worthy of respect as a member of the human