The Commandments
Catholic Social Teaching
Vocab
The Saints in CST
Bishop's Response to Capital Punishment
100

The ____ commandment requires that we obey all those who lead and serve us, except when they direct us to do something that is morally wrong.

fourth

100

How many principles of Catholic Social Teaching are there?

Seven

100

To show respect, reverence, and love towards someone. In the context of the 4th Commandment, it means to treat parents, guardians, and authority figures with respect and obedience.

Honor

100

Saint Damien of Molokai went to work with people who were suffering from______________

leprosy

100

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops released a statement on Capital Punishment in this year. 

1980

200

We can live out the ____ commandment by supporting our families and helping to care for parents in their old age.

Fourth

200

This is the first principal of Catholic Social Teaching

Life & Dignity of the human person

200

A group of people, often parents and children, who are related by blood, marriage, or adoption. __________ is the first place where we learn about love, respect, and responsibility.

family

200

This Polish saint we learned about went on to become Pope.

Saint John Paul II

200

The Bishops' response to Capital Punishment deals primarily with this commandment. 

Fifth

300

The ____ commandment is based on the truth that all life is sacred, created by God.  

Fifth

300

This principle means working together to make sure everyone has what they need to live a happy, healthy, and safe life. It’s about taking care of others and not just ourselves.

The Common Good

300

Compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm. Jesus teaches us to show _________ to others, especially those who have wronged us.

Mercy

300

He spent most of his life helping the poor, and he is the patron of charitable societies and namesake ____________________________

Saint Vincent de Paul

300

The names of the two brothers referred to in Genesis chapter 4

Cain & Abel

400

The ____ commandment reminds us of our vocation to love as God calls us to love.

6th 

400

This principle is about standing together as one human family. It means we are all connected and should support each other, especially the poor, sick, and vulnerable.

Solidarity
400

Faithfulness to a person, especially in the context of marriage. It means remaining loyal to one's spouse and honoring the commitment made in marriage.

Fidelity

400

St. Josephine Bakhita is the patron saint of____________________________ and the Sudan

human trafficking survivors

400

___________or ____________of the refers to the criminal having a chance to change their ways. 

reform & rehabilitation 
500

God created us with ____, which is the gift of being able to feel, think, choose, love, and act as the person God created us to be. (Hint: think 6th Commandment)

human sexuality

500

This principle means that decisions should be made at the local level when possible. People closest to an issue should be the ones to solve it, rather than the government or large organizations making decisions for them.

subsidiarty

500

A good habit or quality that enables a person to act in accordance with moral principles. Chastity, kindness, and respect are examples.

Virtue

500

This saint was martyred while celebrating Mass. 

Saint Oscar Romero

500
The three reasons justifications given for capital punishment. 

retribution, deterrence, and reform.