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Why is Sunday special?
Sunday was the day when Jesus risen from the dead.
What are social encyclicals?
Letters written by popes on many issues of social justice.
What is the meaning of judicial justice?
Systems (ex. courts) are used to settle disputes arising from abuses against justice. The concerns brought to courts are much greater than just economic goods.
Judicial Justice is for deciding conflicts that relate to abuse against the justice system.
Who called for unions (workers rights)?
Pope Leo XIII wrote a social encyclical calling for workers rights..
What are The duties of government?
1. Respect for the dignity of the person 2. Accept the rule of law 3. Promote the common good and good order 4. Protect the family 5. Safeguard the right to life of every innocent person 6. Be responsible for the economy and the wellbeing of citizens 7. Give access to work and a just wage 8. Ensure religious freedom 9. Look after the health of citizens 10. Defend the country
What are the main events in the Christian calendar?
Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, and Ordinary time are the main events of the Christian calendar.
What is Peace?
What items does the woman of Justice have?
Blindfold, Sword, Balance scale (weight scale).
On human work, social concern, 100th year, gospel of life were written by who?
They (encyclicals) were written by Pope John Paul II.
When was the Universal Declaration of human rights assembled?
December 10, 1948.
What is Christian time?
Christian time celebrates the focal point of human time.
Why People are Violent?
To find a way out of a situation that they find intolerable, to compete to obtain needs, abuse of power, envy, and jealousy, at the beginning of history there was an act of violence, that made people think they could toy with or defy death.
How many types of justice are there and what are they?
There are 2, distributive justice and judicial justice.
Who wrote The development of peoples and A call to action?
Pope Paul VI
When did Canadian Bishops establish the Commission for Social Action？
In 1948, Canada established the Commission for Social Action.
How do we experience of time within our culture?
1. We experience the loss of leisure 2. We experience confusion about the importance of our elders, tradition and history 3. We have no clear expectations for the future 4. We lose sight of the larger picture
What is Distributive Justice?
Distributive justice is about making sure resources and benefits are shared fairly so that everyone's needs are met.
What are some highlights of the Universal Declartion of Human Rights?
Some highlights are • the right to life, liberty and security of person • the right to an education • the right to participate fully in cultural life • freedom from torture, or from cruel and inhuman treatment or punishment • freedom of thought, conscience and religion • the right to a standard of living adequate for health and well-being
Which encyclical on social concern has similarities the one written by Pope Paul VI in 1967
The encyclical written by 1987 Pope John Paul II, On social concern has similarities to: - Pope Paul VI in 1967 called the development of Peoples.
When was the Charter for Candian Rights and Freedoms was enacted?
In 1982 the Charter for Candian Rights and Freedoms was enacted.
How do we keep the Lord's Day Holy?
So we as Catholics are expected to attend Mass and we are not to work. Sunday is to be a day of rest.
What is the Golden Rule?
The Golden Rule is a moral guideline that says treat others the way you want to be treated, promoting empathy and kindness.
What does our Church teach us about justice with respect to our economy and government?
Our Church teaches that a society based solely on competition and on the market is unacceptable. A market economy without restrictions leaves out too many people. A society that leaves out the poor is not a just society.
Who wrote the Encyclical on Reconstruction of the social order?
The Encyclical was written by Pope Pius XI.
List and briefly describe the 3 types of economic systems.
1.Capitalism - No restraints on earnings of individuals.
2.Communism - Central government controls distribution of goods (everything).
3. Democratic Socialism - there are supports for people who can not support themselves.