Rights: Rights and Responsibilities
In the Catholic social vision, each person has basic rights and responsibilities that flow from our God-given dignity regardless of any social or political structures. Therefore, every person has a fundamental right to life and a right to those things required for human decency. These rights include the rights to freedom of conscience and worship; to raise a family; to immigrate; to live without discrimination; and to have a share of earthly goods sufficient for oneself and one's family, including adequate food, clothing, housing, health care, education, employment, and a safe environment. Corresponding to these rights are duties and responsibilities to one another, to our families, and to the larger society: to respect the rights of others and to work for the common good.
USD Events Related to this Principle:
Every Wednesday - Mass for Peace
Join the University community in celebrating mass and praying for peace every week while classes are in session.
Organizer: Mission & Ministry
Time: 9 p.m.
Location: Founders Chapel in Founders Hall
For further information, contact University Ministry at 619-260-4735 or by e-mail at universityministry@sandiego.edu
March 6-12 - Tijuana Spring Breakthrough
Spend your spring break doing something meaningful! The Tijuana Spring Breakthrough is an extended encounter with the people of Tijuana. Through service activities, cultural experiences, and educational workshops, USD students learn about the city located less than 25 miles south of campus. Migration, global economics, trade, sustainability, poverty, and community development will be considered while engaging in a variety of service projects.
Organizer: University Ministry, Romero Center
For further information, contact the Center at x4897 or by e-mail at romerocenter@gmail.com
March 7-13 - West Virginia Service Trip
Appalachia is one of the most impoverished regions of the United States and very often overlooked, even forgotten. Many of the people who live in the area are faced with acute difficulties related to lack of education, health care, and other vital services and resources. Many of them rely on the fading coal-mining industry which requires work that is incredibly dangerous and which involves serious long term health risks.
The USD group will spend time on a farm in a retreat-like setting considering the reality of the region as well as reflecting on the relationships they develop with the residents of the area.
Organizer: University Ministry, Romero Center
For further information, contact the Center at x4897 or by e-mail at romerocenter@gmail.com
March 29 - Life Directions Retreat for Young Adults
This day-long retreat is for women and men in their 20s and 30s who are facing major choices in their lives and who want help with discerning the next steps. The day will include input, sharing, quiet prayer, reflection, and food!
Organizers: Center for Christian Spirituality and the Religious of the Sacred Heart
Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Saloman Hall, Bishop Maher Hall
Cost: $20 (lunch included); pre-registration required
For further information, contact the Center at 619-260-4784 or by e-mail at ccs@sandiego.edu
