The work of Peace and Justice is founded on and continually inspired by Catholic Social Teaching in that it refers to all church teaching that specifically addresses the public, social lives of Catholic persons. The principles are rooted in education and concrete action in order to actively build a society based on our Catholic values.

The church highlights seven key themes that recur frequently in Catholic Social Teaching. These themes, or tenets, draw attention to the key areas encompassed by Social Teaching. These themes are: The Life and Dignity of the Human Person, The Call to Family, Community, and Participation, Rights and Responsibilities, The Option for the Poor and Vulnerable, The Dignity of Work and Rights of Workers, Solidarity, and Care for Creation.

Our membership in Lake County United is our way to bring awareness of local social justice issues to our parishioners.  

Lake County United puts a priority on organizing by building relationships and bringing together the broad diversity of Lake County residents. Lake County United leaders include Christians, Muslims, Jews, seculars, blacks, whites, Latinos and people from every economic class. Out of this deliberate, painstaking work of building relationships, Lake County United helps to create a vibrant and inclusive political culture in Lake County.

Lake County United works with people from all walks of life to give them the opportunity to lead in their own congregations and communities as well as across the metro Chicago region. Through regular training and a steady routine of preparation, action, and evaluation, people from all walks of life are able to develop the skills and habits of strong leaders and to use them effectively.

Learn more about Lake County United through their website: www.lakecountyunited.org