The Dignity of the human person is one of the four permanent principles of catholic social teaching. Explains what this principle means and why it is at the heart of the Catholic Church’s approach to the prmootion of social justice.

Length: 2500 words (+/-10%) Rationale: This essay task enables you to: • apply advanced knowledge and skills in theological reflection, analysis and social action for justice (Course Learning Outcome 2): and, • communicate Catholic social teaching aspects of Christian faith to others (Course Learning Outcome 3). Format: Please follow these formatting/presentation specifications for your assessment: o Please use size 12 Arial or Times New Roman Font o At the top of your assessment, please clearly write your name (Christian name and surname) and the total word count (less references) o When referring to Scripture, please use the New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (NRSVCE) Bible, which may be accessed on the Bible Gateway website: https://www.biblegateway.com/ o Portrait orientation in A4 with margins of at least 2cm o Use double line spacing, except for the reference list at the conclusion of your assignment(s) Assessment details for Blackboard 2025 o Number each page o Correct use of spelling, punctuation and grammar is essential o Acknowledge your sources of information – reference material o Use your own words o Retain an electronic copy of the assignment o Word counts are strictly within a +/- 10% range, including in-text references. The word count does not include the reference list. o Please see the UNDA referencing religious texts help page for assistance with citing religious works using APA 7 th Edition resources to use please – Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, Libreria Editrice Vaticana. (2004). Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church. https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/pontifical_councils/justpeace/ documents/rc_pc_justpeace_doc_20060526_compendio-dottsoc_en.html – Catholic Education Commission of Western Australia (CECWA). (2009). Mandate letter and terms of reference for the Catholic Education Commission of Western Australia 2009-2015. https://www.cewa.edu.au/publication/bishops-mandate-2009- 2015/ – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (2025). Seven themes of Catholic social teaching. http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-andteachings/what-we-believe/catholic-social-teaching/seven-themesof-catholic-social-teaching.cfm – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (2025). Life and dignity of the human person. https://www.usccb.org/beliefs-andteachings/what-we-believe/catholic-social-teaching/life-and-dignityof-the-human-person – Australian Catholic Bishops’ Conference. (2020-2021). To live life to the full: Mental health in Australia today. https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/resources/social-justicestatements Australian reference are the best if possible.