Spring 1 - Rights and Responsibility

Rights and Responsibilities

Seek justice, rescue the oppressed, defend the orphan, plead for the widow.

Isaiah 1:16

Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.

Proverbs 31:8-9

The Catholic tradition teaches that human dignity can be protected and a healthy community can be achieved only if human rights are protected and responsibilities are met. This means everybody has a  right to life and a right. Our duties and responsibilities are to one another, to our families, and to the larger society.

Everyone should, according to his or her specific gifts, fight to protect the fundamental rights of individuals, Pope Francis said in 2018 in a message to an international gathering on the topic.

St Vincent de Paul is the saint associated with Rights and Responsibilities. 

Our school has Mini Vinnies and they help with the bag packs at our local Church.