Popiežius Pijus XI ir Katalikiškoji Akcija Lietuvoje 1918-1940 metais ; The Theological and Social Teaching of Pope Pius XI and Catholic Action in Pre-War Lithuania

Following the example of many other Catholic countries, the encyclicals of pope Pius XI became the basis and the guidelines for social action and teaching in pre-war Lithuania. In his encyclicals the pope brings into consideration the social matters of the Church. According to the pope, in dealings with such matters one should have the needs of the person and the problems of the families in mind. Among the other questions the encyclicals discuss the role of the Church and its responsibility to contribute towards the present well being of the society. The pope’s teaching served as the inspirational guide for the Catholic Action in Lithuania. The Catholic Action is considered the active involvement of the lay people into the mission of the Church. The Action was intended to provide the opportunities for lay people to contribute towards the well being of the Church and the society. Such work had to be done in the organized way and to involve as much people as possible.