CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING
Catholic Charities Fort Worth is a faith-driven, service-driven, and forward-driven organization committed to living out the commission of Jesus Christ throughout the diocese of Fort Worth by welcoming the stranger, caring for children, and strengthening families.
Our rich history in Catholic Social Teaching provides the foundation for why we do the work we do. Each individual who walks through our doors in need is met with respect, compassion, and hospitality. It is the duty and responsibility of all staff and volunteers to conduct themselves with integrity, to practice hospitality to all, to maintain a commitment to excellence in services, and to practice good stewardship of all resources that have been entrusted to us. We provide services to all in need and do not discriminate based on creed, race, ethnicity, or culture. We are committed to providing the highest quality of services in order to achieve our vision of being people of faith helping people in need.
CORE VALUES
Respect Catholic Charities values and respects all
clients, staff, volunteers, and other participants. Deriving our roots from Catholic social
teaching, Catholic Charities recognizes the inherent worth and dignity of every
individual. Each person involved with
Catholic Charities is made in the image of God and each person is the clearest
reflection of God among us.
Related Catholic Social Teaching: Human Dignity; Community and the Common Good
Biblical Reference:
Genesis 5: 1-2;
Integrity
Catholic Charities operates in accordance with its stated values and expects
all staff and employees to act accordingly.
Catholic Charities sets the example in our practice and decision making
by conducting ourselves with the utmost integrity.
Related Catholic Social Teaching: Rights and Responsibilities
Biblical Reference:
Titus 2: 6-8; Proverbs 10:9
Compassion Catholic Charities believes that compassion
is the cornerstone for all services provided.
We strive for compassionate services, compassionate staff and
volunteers, and compassionate processes and procedures.
Related Catholic Social Teaching: Option for the Poor & Vulnerable
Biblical Reference:
Matthew 9: 35-37; Matthew 14: 13-15; Philippians 2: 1-3
Hospitality Catholic Charities is welcoming and
hospitable to all individuals. Every one
is treated with kindness. Hospitality
includes allowing our clients to share their stories, empathizing with them,
and doing so day after day. We welcome
all, especially those most vulnerable and in need, to an environment of
dignity, safety, warmth, and a sense of being at home.
Related Catholic Social Teaching: Solidarity
Biblical Reference:
Romans 12:12-13; 1 Peter 4: 8-10
Excellence Because Catholic Charities is in the business
of caring for God’s people, we strive for nothing less than the highest quality
services for our agency and community.
Related Catholic Social Teaching: Rights and Responsibilities
Biblical Reference: Colossians 3:17
Stewardship The gifts we receive at Catholic Charities
are from God and we are entrusted with these resources. We take very seriously our commitment to
using our resources wisely and for what they are intended.
Related Catholic Social Teaching: Stewardship of Creation
Biblical Reference:
Luke 16:10-12; 1 Corinthians 4:2