What does the Catholic Church teach is our duty as practicing Catholics?
The following points give a brief summary below.

Life and Dignity of the Human Person
Human life is sacred.
People are more important than things.

Call to Family, Community, and Participation
Family is the central social institution.
We have a right and duty to participate in society.

Right and Responsibilities
Sound communities can be achieved only if human rights are protected and responsibilities are met.

Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
Put the needs of the poor and vulnerable first.

The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers
The economy must serve people not the other way around.
Work is a form of continuing participation in God’s creation.
Respect the right to productive work and decent and fair wages.

Solidarity
Loving your neighbor has global dimensions and extends to all people regardless of nationality, race, ethnicity, socio-economic or ideological differences.

Care for God’s Creation
We are called to protect people and the planet.
Live your faith in relationship with all of God’s creation.