CSDC 533

No less important is the commitment to use the Church's social doctrine in the formation of priests and candidates to the priesthood who, in the context of their preparation for ministry, must develop a thorough knowledge of the Church's teaching and her pastoral concerns in the social sphere as well as a keen interest in the social issues of their day. The Congregation for Catholic Education has published a document, Guidelines for the Study and Teaching of the Church's Social Doctrine in the Formation of Priests¹¹³² 30 December 1988, Vatican Polyglot Press, Rome 1988., which gives specific indications and recommendations for a correct and appropriate plan of studies for this teaching.