Catholic Social Doctrine Basics
Cardinal Virtues
Types of Justice
Social Encyclicals
Principles & Themes of CST
100

According to St. Augustine, "If you see ________, you see the Trinity."

What is charity?

100

Which cardinal virtue means wisdom and good judgment?

What is prudence?

100

Justice governing contracts and promises is called what?

What is commutative justice?

100

What is an authoritative papal letter called?

What is an encyclical?

100

Name the principle: the good shared by everyone in society.

What is the common good?

200

What event restored unity and peace to humanity according to the Protoevangelium?

What is the coming of a redeemer (Christ)?

200

Which virtue is often described as courage?

What is fortitude?

200

Justice governing how governments distribute benefits and burdens is what type?

What is distributive justice?

200

Which pope wrote Rerum Novarum?

Who is Pope Leo XIII?

200

We are stewards of the Earth. Which theme of CST is this?

What is Care for God's Creation?

300

What is the Communion of Saints?What is the unity of all believers on Earth, in Heaven, and in Purgatory?

What is the Communion of Saints?

300

Which virtue involves self-control and moderation?

What is temperance?

300

Justice governing citizens' responsibilities toward society is called what?

What is legal justice?

300

Which encyclical means "Mother and Teacher"?

What is "Mater et Magistra"?

300

Name the principle: commitment to the good of others because we are one human family.

What is solidarity?

400

What is someone who explains and defends the Christian faith?

What is an apologist?

400

Which virtue means giving others what is owed to them?

What is justice?

400

What kind of justice focuses on cultural, political, and economic structures?

What is social justice?

400

Which encyclical focuses on the dignity of work?

What is "Laborem Exorcens"?

400

Every person has inherent worth. Which theme of CST is this?

What is the Life and Dignity of the Human Person?

500

What are the 4 principles of Catholic social doctrine?

What are Human Dignity, Common Good, Solidarity, Subsidiarity?

500

Why are they called "Cardinal" virtues?

What is "cardinal" comes from the Latin for "hinge" because other virtues depend on them?

500

True or False: Social justice removes personal responsibility.

What is false?

500

Which encyclical was the first addressed to all people of goodwill, not just Catholics?

What is "Pacem in Terris" (Peace on Earth)?

500

Name the principle: decisions should be made by the smallest competent authority.

What is subsidiarity?

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