The Expressions of the Church
This term refers to the community of baptized believers united in Christ often called the "People of God".
What is the Body of Christ.
This principle teaches that all human life is sacred and must be protected from conception to natural death.
What is the dignity of the human person.
The inner most spiritual part of a person.
What is the Soul.
Lasting happiness begins with recognizing this truth about every human being: they are made in this image.
What is the image of God.
This word describes the Church as "set apart" or "sacred" reflecting it's divine origin and mission.
What is Holy.
This visible sign of the Church's mission is headed by the Pope and Bishops.
What is the Hierarchical Church.
This principle says we must prioritize the needs of those who are poor and vulnerable in society.
What is the preferential option for the poor.
The human inclination toward sin means "the rebellion of the flesh" against the spirit.
What is Concupiscence.
Catholic Teaching says true happiness is found not in wealth or status, but in living out this Gospel command to love and save others.
What is call to love your neighbor.
The Church is called the " Body of" this figure emphasizing it's spiritual unity with it's divine head.
Who is Christ.
This expression describes the Church's mission to spread the Gospel and serve the world, especially the poor.
What is the Servant of the Church.
This principle of Catholic Social Teaching encourages decisions to be made at the lowest most local level possible.
What is Subsidiarity.
Thee virtue by which people love God above all things for his own sake, and their neighbor as ourselves for the love of God.
Catholic Social Teaching teaches that happiness is not just individuals, but also social, and is deeply connected to working for this among all people.
What is the common good.
According to Catholic Social Teaching, the Church is both visible and this, pointing to it's mysterious and divine nature.
What is invisible (or spiritual)
This model emphasizes the Church's visible sign and instrument of God's grace in the World.
What is the Sacrament of Salvation.
This term refers to the fair and equitable distribution of resources and opportunities across society.
What is Distributive Justice
The effect that every sin that violates the freedom, dignity, or right of others; the collective effects of such sins, which can effect society.
What is Social Sin.
According to Catholic Social Teaching, this type of Justice, which ensures fairness in society, is essential for true peace, and joy.
What is Social Justice.
This "Communion of Saints" include not just those on earth but also the souls in Purgatory and this group in Heaven.
Who are the Saints.
This expression focuses on the Church as a spiritual communion of believers, rooted in faith and shared worship.
What is the Mystical Communion.
This concept refers to the idea that we all are apart of one human family and must care for others and creation.
What is Solidarity.
The type of Justice that governs exchanges between individuals and private groups.
What is Communative Justice.
This ultimate end or purpose of human life, described by the Catechism as “the state of supreme, definitive happiness,” is only fully realized in the Beatific Vision.
What is Heaven
In Lumen Gentium, Vatican II teaches the Church is the "universal sacrament of" this, showing it participates in God's eternal plan.
What is Slavation.