Catechism of the Catholic Church §1914 — excerpt
Participation is achieved first of all by taking charge of the areas for which one assumes personal responsibility: by the care taken for the education of his family, by conscientious work, and so forth, man participates in the good of others and of society.
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Also cites: CA 43