October 16, 2012 – Catechism 1886 – 1896

Being social is essential to human beings.  We were made to be a community; hence, we are all the Body of Christ.  This is confirmed in the Catechism in the promotion of being a part of voluntary groups and participating in community activities.  When we shut ourselves off from the community, we are closing off a very important link to God.  We communicate with God in a unique way by our interactions with those around us. 

On the flip side, these organizations and community groups must be based first and for most in Love.  Any group that is not founded in this is not going to, at its most basic functions; bring anything positive to the community.  And, as was mentioned before, subsidiarity means that services and aid that can be provided by these groups should be and government should step aside and let them.  Allowing government to take over services that should be provided voluntarily by community groups not only grows our government but takes away the moral growth of choosing to do good.