Unit 1 & Unit 2
He wrote the papal encyclical Rerum Novarum?
Pope Leo XIII
Whenever we ignore the poor we ignore ______.
Christ
Human Rights come from God and have these 3 characteristics.
Universal, Inviolable, and Inalienable
This Saint emphasized that solidarity is much more than a “feeling of vague compassion.”
Saint John Paul II
Who wrote Laudato Si and when was it published?
Pope Francis / 2015
What does the Church’s Consistent Ethic of Life mean?
The Catholic Church teaches that we should protect the dignity of all life from conception until natural death (i.e. womb to tomb).
The three types of justices.
Distributive, Commutative, Legal.
What should governments pursue in order to avoid injustice? Which commandment reminds us of this?
Truth / 8th Commandment: “you shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.”
What is Solidarity?
Solidarity is a theme of CST that highlights unity and each individual’s need to work for the common good of all.
All humans are interconnected, because they are made in God’s image.
What are the three Rs?
Reduce Reuse Recycle
In Psalm 139:7-16, THE INESCAPABLE GOD, we read, "I praise you, for I am _____ and ______ made."
Fearfully and wonderfully
The Three Types of Poverty
Material Poverty
Poverty of the Soul
Poverty of the Spirit
This first priority of the government must be this.
Protection of human rights
What are some threats to Solidarity that we discussed in class?
War, Violence, Discrimination
What are the three pillars of Sustainability?
Economic
Environmental
Social
The four parts of CST within Salvation History.
World as created by God
Reality of Sin
God's Mercy
Ushering in God's Kingdom
The general definition of Catholic Social Teaching states that CST is the way that the gospel should . . . (3 things)
Impact the way we live
How we treat one another
How we participate in society
The 6 examples of Human Rights we discussed?
Right to Life
Right to Religious Freedom
Right to Education
Right to Work and Just Wage
Right to Participate in Society
Right to Care
The Catholic Church teaches that war can be justified in the following circumstances . . . (4)
Self-defense or the defense of others.
Last Resort
Proportionate
Protects the innocent
The practice of meeting our current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs.
Sustainability
The three sins against human dignity.
Destruction of life
Reduction of worth based on a characteristic
Ignoring the needs of others
How can we put our faith in action in regards to this Preferential Option for the Poor and Vulnerable (i.e. what can we do)?
Educate Yourself
Practice Empathy
Acts of Charity
Three of the five ways we put our faith into action in regards to Rights and Responsibilites.
Practice Empathy
Educate yourself
Acknowledge your blessings
Acts of Charity
Prayer
The two saints we studied in this unit?
St. Damien of Molokai / JPII
What are the main points made in Laudato Si? (6)
Interconnectedness of Creation and Society
A Critique of the Technological Age
The Cry of the Earth and the Cry of the Poor
The Theological Call to Stewardship
A Call for Dialogue and Action
Hope and the Possibility of Change