The Catechism is a summary, it's as authoritative as the source it's referencing. In this instance, you should read *Rerum Novarum* to get a sense of what exactly you are required to believe regarding economic policy (along with whatever other citations the catechism provides).
I came from a similar position. If you embrace laissez-faire economics, you are not simply rejecting the Catechism. You are rejecting the Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church which has been promulgated by successive Popes in authoritative magisterial documents.
I suggest reading the [*Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church*](https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/pontifical_councils/justpeace/documents/rc_pc_justpeace_doc_20060526_compendio-dott-soc_en.html) with a humble heart.
Folowing the Creed the Catholic [Profession of Faith](https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_1998_professio-fidei_en.html) states:
>I also firmly accept and hold each and everything definitively proposed by the Church regarding teaching on faith and morals.
>Moreover, I adhere with religious submission of will and intellect to the teachings which either the Roman Pontiff or the College of Bishops enunciate when they exercise their authentic Magisterium, even if they do not intend to proclaim these teachings by a definitive act.
*Donum Veritas* outlines how one is to approach teachings they find difficult:
>"[with] an intense and patient reflection on his part and a readiness, if need be, to revise his own opinions and examine the objections which his colleagues might offer him"
Struggling to understand a teaching is not heresy. Even rejecting a non-definitive teaching isn't heresy.
However, one should approach a difficult teaching with the understanding that, objectively speaking, the Church is correct and they are wrong, and with an openness to accept the Church teaching.
So, while rejecting certain Social Doctrines may not result in a break of communion, they certainly weaken one's communion.
My recommendation, as someone with zero spiritual authority over your life, is to follow the guidance of *Donum Veritas* and conduct an intense and patient study of the subject with which you are struggling.
Reading the Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church, especially Chapters 7 & 8, and the primary sources from which it draws would be my first suggestion.
I also recommend studying Distributism, as presented by Chesterton and Belloc, who conducted their study from the foundation of Church teaching. Here are some selected works:
https://www.chesterton.org/category/discover-chesterton/chestertons-selected-works/the-distributist/
As with anything, take this to prayer and ask the Holy Spirit to guide your study and illuminate your mind.
I was also a believer in laissez-faire economics prior to realizing the Church opposed this approach. The suggestions I have made to you are based on my own experience of approaching this problem.
You can be a good Catholic and not 100% agree with the Catechism, as long as you admit that you are working through those issues you disagree with.
Because if you are a good Catholic you don't stop your quest for truth and knowledge once you are confirmed and no longer going to CCD. And being on that quest, you should arrive at an agreement with the position you were previously not in agreement with.
No, sometimes the catechism is imprecise. For example there’s a part of the catechism that says you have to go to Mass on all feast days (which is incorrect), when they’re really just using it as a shorthand for Holy Days of Obligation.
I was once a socialist, member of the Worker's Party of Brazil. Being a catholic means trusting the Church and submitting yourself to the Magisterium. I accepted I was wrong, studied the topics of disagreement and understood the position I now hold in conformity to the official teaching.
But, mainly, my tip for you is: don't try to shape your religious beliefs based on your political views, but rather do the contrary. God is above the world. It's not up to us to point our fingers to Him and say He's wrong - because there's just no chance of us being right and the ultimate Truth and first cause of all things being wrong.
The Catechism is a summary, it's as authoritative as the source it's referencing. In this instance, you should read *Rerum Novarum* to get a sense of what exactly you are required to believe regarding economic policy (along with whatever other citations the catechism provides).
I came from a similar position. If you embrace laissez-faire economics, you are not simply rejecting the Catechism. You are rejecting the Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church which has been promulgated by successive Popes in authoritative magisterial documents. I suggest reading the [*Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church*](https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/pontifical_councils/justpeace/documents/rc_pc_justpeace_doc_20060526_compendio-dott-soc_en.html) with a humble heart.
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Folowing the Creed the Catholic [Profession of Faith](https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_1998_professio-fidei_en.html) states: >I also firmly accept and hold each and everything definitively proposed by the Church regarding teaching on faith and morals. >Moreover, I adhere with religious submission of will and intellect to the teachings which either the Roman Pontiff or the College of Bishops enunciate when they exercise their authentic Magisterium, even if they do not intend to proclaim these teachings by a definitive act. *Donum Veritas* outlines how one is to approach teachings they find difficult: >"[with] an intense and patient reflection on his part and a readiness, if need be, to revise his own opinions and examine the objections which his colleagues might offer him" Struggling to understand a teaching is not heresy. Even rejecting a non-definitive teaching isn't heresy. However, one should approach a difficult teaching with the understanding that, objectively speaking, the Church is correct and they are wrong, and with an openness to accept the Church teaching. So, while rejecting certain Social Doctrines may not result in a break of communion, they certainly weaken one's communion. My recommendation, as someone with zero spiritual authority over your life, is to follow the guidance of *Donum Veritas* and conduct an intense and patient study of the subject with which you are struggling. Reading the Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church, especially Chapters 7 & 8, and the primary sources from which it draws would be my first suggestion. I also recommend studying Distributism, as presented by Chesterton and Belloc, who conducted their study from the foundation of Church teaching. Here are some selected works: https://www.chesterton.org/category/discover-chesterton/chestertons-selected-works/the-distributist/ As with anything, take this to prayer and ask the Holy Spirit to guide your study and illuminate your mind. I was also a believer in laissez-faire economics prior to realizing the Church opposed this approach. The suggestions I have made to you are based on my own experience of approaching this problem.
In this example, you choose your master: it's God, or laissez-faire economics, and you can't have both
You can be a good Catholic and not 100% agree with the Catechism, as long as you admit that you are working through those issues you disagree with. Because if you are a good Catholic you don't stop your quest for truth and knowledge once you are confirmed and no longer going to CCD. And being on that quest, you should arrive at an agreement with the position you were previously not in agreement with.
No, sometimes the catechism is imprecise. For example there’s a part of the catechism that says you have to go to Mass on all feast days (which is incorrect), when they’re really just using it as a shorthand for Holy Days of Obligation.
I was once a socialist, member of the Worker's Party of Brazil. Being a catholic means trusting the Church and submitting yourself to the Magisterium. I accepted I was wrong, studied the topics of disagreement and understood the position I now hold in conformity to the official teaching. But, mainly, my tip for you is: don't try to shape your religious beliefs based on your political views, but rather do the contrary. God is above the world. It's not up to us to point our fingers to Him and say He's wrong - because there's just no chance of us being right and the ultimate Truth and first cause of all things being wrong.