Foundations of Catholic Social Teaching
Chapter 5: The Principle of Subsidiarity
The Principle of Subsidiarity
Film Focus Point: This program effectively and creatively explains the principle of subsidiarity in an animation-like technique.
Text Focus Point: Pages 149-151
Discussion Questions:
- What values does the principle of subsidiarity aim to protect?
- Can you think of some examples of subsidiarity at your school? In a work environment?
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