Glossary
From a Catholic perspective this refers to respecting and caring for all God's creation, Christians work with Jesus to establish God's Kingdom in the here and now.
what is stewardship?
This is one dimension of Christian stewardship.
What is respect and care for all people?
Refers to an Encyclical letter by Pope Francis outlining the Catholic Church's teachings on ecological responsibility.
What is Laudato Si'?
It highlights the need to protect vulnerable populations most affected by ecological degradation.
What is solidarity?
It affirms that humans are caretakers, not exploiters, of the planet.
What is Dominion (Genesis 1:28)
From a Catholic perspective this refers to when God brings the entire substance of the Earth and universe into existence.
What is Creation?
This mandates the right to ethical, balanced and responsible uses of land and renewable resources in the interest of a sustainable planet for humans and other living things.
What is Environmental Justice?
A concept in Laudato Si' that demonstrates ecological care cannot be separated from issues of justice, poverty and inequality.
What is Integral Ecology?
Refers to making care for the environment a justice issue.
What is option for the poor?
Addressed in Laudato Si', this is seen as a pressing moral and environmental issue requiring urgent action from the global community.
What is climate change?
This refers a holistic approach to both human growth and environmental protection.
What is ecological conversion?
This is the process that encourages us to consider Catholic Social Teaching Principles.
What is see judge act?
Is emphasized in Catholic teaching as essential for maintaining the integrity of creation and ensuring the common good.
What is sustainability?
This challenges unjust economic systems and calls for responsible use of natural resources for the benefit of all
What is universal destinations of goods?
This is emphasized as a core element of living a life in harmony with Catholic teaching.
What is care for creation?
The origin of stewardship can be traced to the two creation stories found in this book.
What is the book of Genesis?
Which part of the catholic process asks us to discern the actions needed to respond.
What is Act?
Is a foundational concept in Catholic social teaching, tying care for the environment to social justice.
What is the common good?
This is critiqued in Catholic teaching as damaging both to human dignity and the environment.
What is throwaway culture?
These characters fulfill their role as stewards by respecting and caring for God's creation and for one another.
Who are Adam and Eve?
Which part of the catholic process asks us to Understand what is happening and why it is happening?
What is judge?
This refers to in environmental care, it supports local initiatives and small-scale actions as vital to global efforts.
What is subsidiarity?
This is seen as part of God's creation, biodiversity is valued for its intrinsic worth, and its protection is a moral duty.
What is biodiversity?