--- title: "Catholic Social Teaching 101 Video Series: Life and Dignity of the Human Person" description: CST 101 is a collaborative 7-part video series presented by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and Catholic Relief Services on Catholic social teaching. --- [![catholic-mom-logo-v2](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/catholic-mom-logo-v2.svg "catholic-mom-logo-v2")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) [![search-icon](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/search-icon.svg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2016/01/06/catholic-social-teaching-101-video-series-life-and-dignity-of-the-human-person#) # Catholic Social Teaching 101 Video Series: Life and Dignity of the Human Person Jan 6, 2016 8:00:10 AM  |  by [Catholic Relief Services](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/catholic-relief-services) "Children bear the image of their parents, both physically and psychologically and spiritually," says Bishop Robert Barron at the start of *Life and Dignity of the Human Person*, the first installment of **CST 101**, a series of videos from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and Catholic Relief Services. "So in a similar way, all of us children of God represent God. We *bear the likeness* of God." Bishop Barron, along with Prof. Helen Alvaré of George Mason University and Jonathan Reyes of the USCCB, goes on to explain in plain and beautiful language the the source and meaning of the radical and profound—but critical and compelling—notion that the value of the life and dignity of each human person is equal, and equally important to God's plan. **CST 101** is a collaborative 7-part video series presented by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and Catholic Relief Services on [Catholic social teaching](http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/what-we-believe/catholic-social-teaching/seven-themes-of-catholic-social-teaching.cfm). > Whenever we see people being spoken of more like objects, then we know that the principle of the radical equality of every human person is being violated. > — Prof. Helen Alvaré The videos bring the themes of Catholic social teaching (too often called the "best-kept secret of the Church") to life and inspire us to put our faith into action. Some suggested uses include adult faith formation, incorporating into high school theology classes, sharing with parents of religious education students, integrating into lay ministry formation and using them to prepare groups for service trips. Or simply for our own reflection, to better understand how we and our families exist in society along with our fellow creatures among God's creation, living and moving and bearing God's word. [![Copyright 2016 Catholic Relief Services. All rights reserved.](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/br-mickey.jpg?width=720&height=340&name=br-mickey.jpg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/br-mickey.jpg) Copyright 2016 Catholic Relief Services. All rights reserved. Featured in these videos is the wonderful artwork of [Bro. Mickey O'Neill McGrath](http://bromickeymcgrath.com), OSFS, along with contributions from some of the most respected figures in contemporary Catholic thought: | - **Bishop Robert Barron** (Archdiocese of Los Angeles), - **Jonathan Reyes** of the USCCB, - **Prof. Helen Alvaré** of George Mason University, - **Msgr. Ray East** (Archdiocese of Washington), | - **Fr. James Martin** of *America* magazine, - **Dr. Carolyn Woo**, president of Catholic Relief Services, - **Cardinal Peter Turkson** (Archdiocese of Cape Coast), president of the Pontifical Council on Peace and Justice, and - CatholicMom.com's own **Lisa Hendey**. | | --- | --- | The videos are being released on a rolling basis, and all 7 will be released by the spring of 2016 with an accompanying discussion guide. The first video, *Life and Dignity of the Human Person*, appears below. We hope you enjoy, share, and discuss this installment, along with the whole series to follow. It'll be the richest part of your day. [embed width="560" height="315"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABRl2ZSs58E[/embed] *Click **CC** for Spanish subtitles. * Installments to follow include: - *Call to Family, Community and Participation;* ** - *Care for God’s Creation;* - *Rights and Responsibilities; * - **Option for the Poor and Vulnerable**;* * - **The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers*; *and* * - **Solidarity.  ** Please share with your communities, and watch this space for each installment to follow. [**See all the Catholic Social Teaching 101 posts here**](http://catholicmom.com/tag/cst/). *Copyright 2016 Catholic Relief Services.* ### Share this article [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2016%2F01%2F06%2Fcatholic-social-teaching-101-video-series-life-and-dignity-of-the-human-person%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2016%2F01%2F06%2Fcatholic-social-teaching-101-video-series-life-and-dignity-of-the-human-person%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2016%2F01%2F06%2Fcatholic-social-teaching-101-video-series-life-and-dignity-of-the-human-person%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=Catholic%20Social%20Teaching%20101%20Video%20Series%3A%20Life%20and%20Dignity%20of%20the%20Human%20Person) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2016%2F01%2F06%2Fcatholic-social-teaching-101-video-series-life-and-dignity-of-the-human-person%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2016%2F01%2F06%2Fcatholic-social-teaching-101-video-series-life-and-dignity-of-the-human-person%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) ** #### About the Author ![Catholic Relief Services](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/CRS.jpg) ### [Catholic Relief Services](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/catholic-relief-services) Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. We are the official overseas relief and development agency of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and a member of Caritas International and the National Catholic Development Conference. Find us on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/CatholicReliefServices), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/CatholicRelief), [YouTube](http://www.youtube.com/catholicrelief), [Google Plus](https://plus.google.com/104550074809687046792/posts) and [Pinterest](http://www.pinterest.com/catholicrelief/). ## Related Blog Articles [ Catholic Social Teaching 101 Video Series: Care for God’s Creation Read ](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2016/01/20/catholic-social-teaching-101-video-series-care-for-gods-creation) [ Catholic Social Teaching 101 Video Series: Call to Family, Community, and Participation Read ](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2016/01/13/catholic-social-teaching-101-video-series-call-to-family-community-and-participation) [ Catholic Social Teaching Lesson Plans Read ](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2016/09/28/catholic-social-teaching-lesson-plans) ## Comments ## Donate now [![Support Catholic Mom](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/275132/10016573-1c5c-4aa5-baba-c2ac91fe7545.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/275132/10016573-1c5c-4aa5-baba-c2ac91fe7545) [![CatholicMom_hcfm_logo1_pos_871c_2728c (002)](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CatholicMom_hcfm_logo1_pos_871c_2728c%20(002).png?width=1806&height=731&name=CatholicMom_hcfm_logo1_pos_871c_2728c%20(002).png "CatholicMom_hcfm_logo1_pos_871c_2728c (002)")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) ##### Subscribe to Catholic Momcast on iTunes or Spotify [![itunes-logo-black](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/logos/itunes-logo-black.svg)](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catholic-momcast/id1362352357)[![spotify-logo-black](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/logos/spotify-logo-black.svg)](https://open.spotify.com/show/15CoipHL7z61IDcYErV0b8?si=hqaQJSxDQgq7S1hxCwsoxQ) ##### CatholicMom on Social Networks [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) ##### About Catholic Mom [Who We Are](https://www.catholicmom.com/about-us) [Contact Us](https://www.catholicmom.com/contact) [Support CatholicMom.com](https://www.catholicmom.com/support-us)   ##### Associated Links [Holy Cross Family Ministries](https://www.hcfm.org/) [Family Rosary](https://www.familyrosary.org/) [Family Theater Productions](https://www.familytheater.org/) [Congregation of the Holy Cross](https://www.holycrossusa.org/) [Father Patrick Peyton, C.S.C.](https://www.fatherpeyton.org/) [The Peyton Institute for Domestic Church Life](https://www.peytonfamilyinstitute.org/) ### **Stay connected!** Don’t miss a thing! Sign up to receive our free daily digest email. Copyright © 2026 CatholicMom.com. All Rights Reserved.