Catholicism has great spiritual resources such ascultural, and moral values, and material resources such associal capital. These resources are built on theoretical andpractical foundations. Theoretically, Catholic doctrines arebased on theology with clear theories and strict canon law.Practically, Catholicism has a large and powerful group ofbelievers (laypeople, clergy) organized in a coherent,ecclesial system on a global scale, from the universalchurch (Vatican Holy See) to the local churches (dioceses)and the grassroots churches (parishes)
it has a contingentof clergy with a hierarchy, well-training. It is the basis forCatholics in general, Catholics in Vietnam in particular topromote their resources in the fields of education, training,health care, welfare, and charity. This article presents thetheoretical basis of promoting Catholic resources based onthe Bible, doctrine, canon law, and teachings of theCatholic Church. Then, it indicates the practices ofpromoting Catholic resources in Vietnam today in thefields of education, health care, the charity that contributedto the sustainable development of the country