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Megan Dempsey Professor Eaton Theo 3305 3 April 17 Case Study 6 1. What elements of the principle of subsidiarity do you see present in Fr. Greg’s approach to gang issues in his parish neighborhood? -Rather than coming from the outside, and implementing what he thought would help the gang rid neighborhood, Fr. Greg, sat down and became involved in the community. He opened his doors to the people, and listened to their problems, figuring out what they believed was the problem. The principle of subsidiarity is exactly this, being concerned with the constituents, rather than outward politics as a whole. 2. How is the principal of subsidiarity evident in the exchange with the Hollywood director who wants to help? -The principle of subsidiarity to the individual, and the communities in which the individual lives, as well as the structure of those communtities. I believe this is evident in Fr. Greg rejecting help from the rich Hollywood director. Father Greg understood that this man cannot understand the problems this community is facing, and it seems evident that his proposed solutions were not what was best for the community. 3.

How is the prinicipal of subsidiarity evident in Father Greg’s approach to spreading the homeboy industries model to other communities? -Again, Fr. Greg is constantly concerned with the individual and separate needs of each community in trouble. Rather than giving generic advice, that follows a pattern similar to Homeboy, Fr. Greg tells leaders in communities to start working on the problems that are specifically facing their community. He promotes the idea that there is no “one-size fits all approach” to helping these communities.

4. Fr. Greg claims that the primary, but not only, need of gang members was employment. How does this align with the principles of CST? -There are two principles that align with the gang members needs for employment. The first is that they have the right to enjoy a flourishing life, they have no opportunity to flourish if they do not have the ability to make a living. Furthermore, the second principle is that poverty is a scandal, without money to afford a basic living, these communities are pushed into poverty, which is against their dignity as humans....