Justice in the Scriptures
Name one Social Justice truth revealed in the Genesis creation accounts
equality of men and women
respect for human dignity
Rights and Responsibilities of persons
care for creation
Which CST Theme is the most foundational
Life and Dignity of the Human Person
Document written by Pope Leo XIII, the father of Catholic Social Teaching, about labor
blessed are the poor in spirit
for theirs is the kingdom of God
solidarity is
United commitment to the good of all people
A feeling of unity among people
Name one social justice implication from the Mosaic Covenant
Right to Life
Right to own property
Right to form a family
Which CST Theme was Laudato Si addressing?
Care for Creation
Document written by the USCCB in 2018 about systemic racism
Open Wide our Hearts
Blessed are the merciful
Original justice is
the original state of unity among humanity and all of creation.
How is the Paschal Mystery connected to social justice?
Christ's Paschal Mystery brings salvation to all people; the covenant is no longer limited to one ethnicity of persons, anyone regardless of status can have salvation through Christ.
The Church teaches that immigrants seeking asylum have the right to freely migrate, and countries have the responsibility to welcome and care for them. Which CST theme does this describe
Rights and Responsibilities
Document written by Pope John XXIII during the Cuban Missal Crisis
Pacem in Terris
Blessed are the peacemakers
For they will be called children of God
The three steps to the Circle of Social Action are
Awareness, Analysis, Action
Name a prophet from the Old Testament and describe how they advocated for Social justice
Amos
Denounced exploitation of the poor and corruption among the wealthy.
Famous for the line: “Let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like a mighty stream.”
Criticized empty religious rituals without ethical action.
Isaiah
Condemned unjust systems and defended the oppressed, widows, and orphans.
Emphasized that true worship requires justice and compassion.
Envisioned a world of peace and equity.
Micah
Criticized corrupt leaders and fraudulent business practices.
Summarized God’s expectations: “Do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God.”
Jeremiah
Called out political corruption, false prophets, and social injustice.
Warned that society would collapse if it ignored the vulnerable.
We are one human family, regardless of race, gender, background, wealth, or status. When one suffers, all suffer. Which CST theme does this describe
Solidarity
Document written in 2015 by Pope Francis about environmentalism
Laudato Si
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness
for they will be satisfied
systemic patterns or structures within a society that cause harm to human dignity
structures of sin
Pope Leo XIV's first Apostolic Exhortation, which we read in class, was primarily concerned with what CST theme?
Preferential option for the poor and vulnerable
Name the four main documents of Vatican II
Lumen Gentium
Gaudium et Spes
Sacrosanctum Concilium
Dei Verbum
Blessed are the meek
for they will inherit the land
The authoritative allocation of scarce resources in a given community
politics