CATHOLIC ENLIGHTENMENT NEW OUTREACH PROGRAM

The bible gives various scriptural references about the dignity of work and the right of workers.
God ordains work for all humans. It is important to have the right mindset towards work and understand its value. (Genesis 2:15)
He blesses our work so that we can in turn be generous with the gifts he gives. (Deuteronomy 14:28-29)
Work is an essential part of human dignity. We were inherently designed with a calling to work
Work is part of the meaning of human life on earth. It is for the development of our society and for general sustenance of the society bringing with it fulfillment.
As such, the dignity of labor should be upheld.
In business, integrity, transparency, and the pursuit of positive outcomes should be integral. It is essential to identify and courageously pursue actions that prioritize the respect and promotion of the well-being of individuals and society.
According to Pope Francis, Christian view does not inherently oppose the idea of making profit in business, rather, it rejects the pursuit of money no matter the cost. It opposes a profit-driven mindset that disregards the dignity of individuals, treating them as mere commodities and subjecting them to forces beyond their control or resistance.
Transparency and the right morals: devoid of any corruption, should be ever present in business management.

What do we teach our children about Money?
Matthew Kelly in his article “Three Lessons About Money You\’ll Never Forget” points to the fact that in this day and age, we give young people education opportunities more than we ever have in the past, and yet one of the areas we teach them virtually nothing about is money. What we do teach them about money is often more of a liability than an asset.
Your children will need money knowledge simply to survive in the money world. If they are going to thrive, our children need a higher level of money knowledge than any generation before, and yet, we send them out into the world often without even the basics, like sheep to the slaughterhouse.
When it comes to money, there are only two types of people: savers and spenders. At one end of the spectrum, the extreme savers hoard as much of their income as they can. They find it difficult to enjoy buying things they really want. Often they even feel guilty about buying things they need. At the other end of the spectrum, the spenders let money slip through their hands like water. They seem simply incapable of resisting the impulse to buy. All their purchases seem necessary and they often cannot understand why they never have any money.

These are, of course, extreme examples, and there are people at various intervals along the spectrum, but it is amazing how extreme most of us are when it comes to money. The irony is that savers tend to attract spenders in relationships.
Money is an opportunity to teach our children so many valuable lessons about self and life.
Any person who saves 10 percent of his or her income is sure to live in relative financial security and independence sooner or later.
Children are never too young to learn the habit of saving.
You can have your children imbibe the habit of donating to charity or other worthy causes By allocating 10 percent of their income to charity, they are learning to give to those in need and to causes they believe in. By so doing, they learn to appreciate the situation of others and learn to be prudent themselves.

The Generosity Habit is built on a simple and profound give something away every day. It doesn\’t need to be money or material things. It could be complimenting a stranger, teaching someone how to do something, spreading a positive message, helping someone who is in a hurry, or simply smiling at someone generously. In fact, the philosophy behind the generosity habit rests on this singular You don\’t need money or material possessions to live a life of staggering generosity.

According to Mitchell Kalpakgian in the article Christian wisdom about money explains that Christ\’s teachings and parables show that while the love of money can present temptations, wealth itself is not inherently evil or unworthy. Both the economic and moral realms overlap and share fundamental principles.
Having an extreme amount of greed is listed as one of the seven deadly sin of the Catholic Church condemns.
Christ\’s teachings recognize the importance of God\’s just moral law, which upholds principles of fairness and equitable treatment. It emphasizes that the mercy and compassion one extends to others will be reciprocated (\”Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy\”).
While Jesus may not focus on strict bookkeeping, he values accountability. Dishonesty or negligence in assessing or repaying debts violates the virtue of justice, which applies to both economics and morals.
The wise businessperson values money but does not idolize it. They make careful calculations and demonstrate foresight, but they also practice generosity and prioritize heavenly rewards over material wealth. They uphold justice while showing forgiveness, mercy, and charity. They use their resources wisely to achieve abundance in both economic and moral aspects of life.
The moral journey of a Christian can be compared to a business venture in which God provides the necessary resources and opportunities for growth. It requires individuals to be diligent, honest, and productive, while being accountable to God. God expects a return on His investments and praises the fruitful outcomes that arise from love and positive results.
Human activity of a business person has to be evaluated in the light of good morals.