Human Development:
- Calls for a new vision of humanity
- Must touch the whole person and all peoples
- Needs to include Spirituality, Morality, Ethical and Humanitarian values
Integral Human Development has to enable every person in accomplishing their God-given gifts and talents towards the fullness of life.
I. Dignity of the Human Person
The dignity of the human person is rooted in his creation in the image
and likeness of God.
Gen 1:27
Every person is created by God and redeemed by the blood of Christ.
The Person is called "child in the Son" and a living temple of the
Holy Spirit.
Violation of the personal dignity of the human being cries out in vengeance
to God.
Christifideles Laici
II. Freedom & Truth
It is only in freedom that man can turn to what is good.
Gaudium Et Spes
Freedom consists not in doing what we like, but in having the right to do what we ought.
We must guard the truth that is the authentic condition
of freedom, the truth that allows freedom to be fulfilled
in goodness.
Freedom is not merely a right that one claims for oneself.
It is also a duty that one undertakes with regard to others.
John Paul II
III. Participation in Social Life
"The human person needs to live in society".
He rightly owes loyalty to the communities of which he is part of and
respect to those in authority who have charge of the common good.
Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC)
The Common Good:
- Respect for the person
- Social well-being and development of the group:
- accesible to all what is needed to lead a truly human life,
food, clothing, health, work, education and culture, information, etc. - Peace- stability and security of a just order.
Responsibility and Participation:
- It is necessary that all participate, each according to his position or role,
in promoting the common good. - Participation by taking personal responsibility for family, work and active
involvement in public life.
CCC
IV. Human Rights
Every man has the right to life, to bodily integrity, and to the means suitable for the proper development of life.
Food, Shelter, clothing, rest, medical care, social services.
If a man becomes conscious of his rights, he must become equally aware of his duties.
Pacem In Terris
V. Human Solidarity
It is not a feeling of vague compassion or shallow distress at the misfortunes
of so many people.
It is a firm and persevering determination to commit oneself to the common
good.
Solicitudo Reo Socialis
John Paul II:
In the spirit of solidarity,we will learn:
- Respect for every human person
- Respect for the true values and cultures of others
- Respect for the legitimate autonomy and self-determination of others
- To look beyond ourselves to understand and support the good of others
- To contribute to our own resources in social solidarity
- To build structures that will ensure social solidarity
VI. Equality
Every form of social or cultural discrimination in fundamental 
personal rights on the grounds of sex, race, colour, social conditions, language or religion must be curbed and eradicated as incompatible with God's design.
These differences belong to God's plan, who wills that
each receive what he needs from others, and those endowed with particular "talents" share the benefits with those who need them.
Excessice economic and social disparity between individuals and peoples
of the one human race is a source of scandal and militates against social
justice, equality, human dignity, as well as social and international peace.
CCC
VII. Social Justice
Is to be observed not merely in the distribution of wealth but also in the conditions under which men engage in productive activity.
Organization & structure of economic life on workers:
- must not compromise human dignity
- must not weakened their sense of responsibilities
- must not remove their freedom of action
Mater et Magistra
Justice makes whole: it does not destroy; it leads to reconciliation,
not revenge.
IT is rooted in love, which finds its most significant expression in mercy.
Therefore, justice, if separated from merciful love, becomes cold and
cutting.
John Paul II
VIII. Peace
Respect for and development of human life requires peace.
Peace is not mere absence of war, it is not limited to maintaining
a balance of powers between adversaries.
Peace cannot be attained without:
- safeguarding the goods of persons
- free communication among men
- respect for the dignity of persons and peoples and the diligent practice of fraternity
Peace is the work of justice and the effect of charity.
CCC
"Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called the children of God."
Mt 5:9