1. "The Principle of Human Dignity" says that since "every human being is created in the image of God" no matter what their "race, sex, national origin," etc. is, "worthy of respect." "It is the bedrock principle of Catholic Social Teaching."
2. "The Principle of Respect for Human Life" concludes that as long as a person is alive, they have an "inherent dignity," which bring with it a "right to life. Human life is precious, no matter what stage, and therefore should be protected and respected."
3. "The Principlce of Association" states that a "person is not only sacred but also social, and the centerpiece of society is the family. We must work to maintain that family stability."
4. "The Principle of Participation" goes along with the Principle of Association, saying that "people have a right and a duty to participate in society." Through this participation, the main goal should be "seeking the common good."
5. "The Principle of Preferential Protection for the Poor and Vulnerable" is something our society today should really look at carefully. It is the idea that we should "put the needs of the poor and vulnerable first, because the common good requires it."
6. "The Principle of Solidarity" encompasses the idea that "we are all brothers and sisters, one human family, and in doing so we need to learn to love our neighbor" and unite with them.
7. "The Principle of Stewardship" deals with our environment and protection of its gifts. It is our "moral responsibility for the protection of the environment, and using our personal talents, personal health, and use of personal property."
8. "The Principle of Subsidiarity" occupies itself with "the responsibilities and limits of the government, and the essential roles of voluntary associations." It is the distribution of power, and deciding how to effeciently do so.
9. "The Principle of Human Equality" is much like the Principle of Human Dignity. To put it in one word it is "fairness." More complexly however, it is "treating equals equally, or rendering each person his or her due."
10. "The Principle of the Common Good" is concerned with "the social conditions that allow people to reach their full human potential and realize their human dignity." However, "what constitutes the common good is always going to be a matter for debate."
I agree with all of these Building Blocks, and think that they can be lumped into effective groups. The first two dealing with the rights and respect we all deserve as humans. It reminds me of Jesus saying to the crowd waiting to stone the woman, "whichever of you is without sin can cast the first stone." None of us have the right to take others' rights away. Then, the next six deal with society and influences due to and on it. I agree with the idea that we have an obligation to help right what we have wronged (i.e. the environment) and help those less fortunate than ourselves (dedication to the poor and less fortunate). Then finally, the last two revisit the idea expressed in the first two. The wrap the previous two groups together dealing with the individual person and then society as a whole. I don't think that they could be more right. Finally, I really like how they are all intertwined with each other, requiring reflection on our part and further study of them to discern all the differences.