C) explain how Catholics promote human dignity

Question 1

what is Cafod?

Answer 1

• Catholic Agency for Overseas Development
• set up in 1960s by women
• mission to overcome poverrty and campaign (challenge and change policies)

Question 2

why does Cafod aim to overcome poverty?

Answer 2

-Gaudium et Spes: Church says put poor’s needs first

Question 3

how does Cafod aim to overcome poverty?

Answer 3

• Emergency + Disaster Relief
• provides short term aid
• e.g food, shelter, water

Question 4

what is Cafod’s other missions?

Answer 4

• educate about causes of poverty
• fundraise in churches and schools

Question 5

why does Cafod aim to educate?

Answer 5

• Commandment “love thy neighbour”
• all should get to see God’s omnibenevolence

Question 6

how does Cafod aim to educate?

Answer 6

• development programmes
• set up schools/hospitals so ppl become self-sufficient
• fundraise thru sponsored events, non-uniform days etc