The Themes
According to Catholic social teaching, who has the right to life?
Everyone
What is my teacher's name?
Miss Gasper
This Saint is known for the quote, "Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love." In addition, she is know for her work in the slums of India.
St. Mother Teresa
This book in the Bible calls us to be stewards of the earth and to take care of the natural world. An example of this call is as follows, "Be fertile and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it. Have dominion over the fish of the sea, the birds of the air, and all living things that move on the earth."
Genesis
Almost every diocese in the United States in the United State has a Catholic Charities agency that serves the poor and vulnerable within its diocese.
True.
How many themes of Catholic Social Teachings are there?
7
Based off the decorations in the room, who might be one of our teacher's favorite saints?
St. John Paul II
This French Saint is know for his charitable compassion for the poor and establishing different orders. Today, he is most associated with a charity organization named after him aimed at supporting a wide variety of needs in a community.
St. Vincent de Paul
Christ identifies 7 postures of the heart or characteristics of an individual that are the fulfillment of God' Covenant with Abraham. They also teach us how to fulfill our longing for happiness that God placed on our hearts.
The Beatitudes
Mercy is gift that one may only receive from God.
False.
***We are called to live like Christ and extend out our mercy to others. In addition, we are also called to receive the mercy of others who may have wronged us.
When God created man and woman, he made them as social beings meant to go out into the world and multiple. As follows, _________ is the building block of a society.
The Family
What was my teacher's profession before becoming a teacher? You get 3 guesses.
Farmer
This Pope was known for being a great advocate for every human person during his lifetime. Throughout his Papacy, he wrote a variety of Papal documents. One of his most popular encyclicals being, Evangelium Vitae.
St. Pope John Paul II
Which book in the Bible states,"Look to God that you may be radiant with joy and your faces may not blush for shame. In my misfortune I called, the Lord heard and saved me from all distress. The angel of the Lord, who encamps with them, delivers all who fear God. Learn to savor how good the Lord is; happy are those who take refuge in him. Fear the Lord, you holy ones; nothing is lacking to those who fear him. The powerful grow poor and hungry, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing. Come, children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord. Who among you loves life, takes delight in prosperous days? Keep your tongue from evil, your lips from speaking lies. Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. The Lord has eyes for the just and ears for their cry. The Lord’s face is against evildoers to wipe out their memory from the earth. When the just cry out, the Lord hears and rescues them from all distress."
Psalm 34:6-18
*hint: one of the longest books in the Bible
There is only one political party that correlates perfectly to the truths of the Catholic faith.
False.
***There may be more that correlates more to one than another; however, no political party is perfect and each has its shortcomings.
The theme, "Care for God's Creation," includes what aspects or areas?
All aspects of our natural world...air, bodies of water, nature, etc...
Please repeat one of the expectations for this course mentioned previously during class.
See Syllabus
This Saint died a martyr at a concentration camp during WWII. During his time there, he would take the last place in the food line and share whatever food he did receive with those more in need.
St. Maximilian Kolbe
In the book of John, Christ says, "Peace I leave you; my peace I give you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid." Which Beatitude does this fall under?
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God" Mt 5:9
Every single action that we make can have effects on those around us. Whether they be sinful or not.
True.
Name 2 of the themes of Catholic Social Teaching identified by the U.S. Bishops
Life and Dignity of the Human Person
Call to Family, Community, and Participation
Rights and Responsibilities
Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers
Solidarity
Care for God's Creation
In Lord of the Rings, this elf says "do not let your hearts be troubled," which also happens to be what Jesus says in John's gospel when he says '"Peace I leave you; my peace I give you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid."
Galadriel
This Saint is known for being the patron saint of those who suffer from leprosy. During his life, this priest's assignment was in Hawaii where he chose to take care of those with this disease.
St. Damien
Prayer and doing the Lord's will for us in life is also an aspect of social teaching. In what Gospel do we see Mary's heart be completely open to the Lord's and the will that he has for her. Also known as her "fiat."
Luke
Pope Benedict XVI wrote Rerum Novarum, which is the papal encyclical addressing the questions of social order.
False.
**It was Pope Leo XIII (pontificate: 1878-1903); however, Pope Benedict XVI did cite Rerum Novarum in his papal encyclical Deus Caritas Est.