C5 - Religion and Social Action

Question 1

What is charity?

Answer 1

Giving help to those in need.

Question 2

How has charity typically been seen for Christians?

Answer 2

As a virtue and a demonstration of love.

Question 3

What is social action?

Answer 3

People coming together to tackle an issue, support other people, or improve living conditions. It involves people giving their time and other resources for the common good, in a range of forms - from volunteering to community-owned services, and peer networks to community organising.

Question 4

What is the Greatest Commandment?

Answer 4

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind.
and
Love your neighbor as yourself.

Question 5

Which Latin term is translated to give the Christian understanding of charity?

Answer 5

Caritas.

Question 6

What is Matthew 7:12?

Answer 6

So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.

Question 7

What is Proverbs 19:17?

Answer 7

Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward them for what they have done.

Question 8

What is 1 John 3:17?

Answer 8

If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?

Question 9

When was Christian Aid founded?

Answer 9

1945.

Question 10

Who founded Christian Aid?

Answer 10

Churches in Britain and Ireland.

Question 11

What are Christian Aid’s Christian beliefs and values?

Answer 11

Equality, dignity, justice, love.

Question 12

How is Christian Aid a good example of the Christian principle of charity?

Answer 12

They do not discriminate with their charity and show love for everyone they treat. They are a long-lasting organization which shows consistency and a willingness to do what is right for as long as they need.

Question 13

When was Tearfund created?

Answer 13

1968.

Question 14

Why was Tearfund created?

Answer 14

To care for the poor and turn people’s compassion into action.

Question 15

What is Tearfund’s full name?

Answer 15

Evangelical Alliance Relief Fund Committee.

Question 16

What are Tearfund’s Christian beliefs and values?

Answer 16

Honest, servant-hearted, compassionate, brave, and Christ-centered. They want to follow Jesus’ example.

Question 17

How is Tearfund a good example of the Christian principle of charity?

Answer 17

They are very intentional in reaching poverty and have many different ways for people to help (through prayer and education) even if they can’t donate.

Question 18

How was CAFOD formed?

Answer 18

In 1960, a group of women gathered together to raise money for a mother-and-baby clinic in Dominica and two years later were officially registered as a charity. They asked families to only make one cheap meal for their family and give the money they saved to Dominica.

Question 19

What is the full name for CAFOD?

Answer 19

Catholic Agency for Overseas Development.

Question 20

What are CAFOD’s Christian beliefs and values?

Answer 20

Dignity, solidarity, compassion, hope, stewardship, sustainability, and partnership.

Question 21

How is CAFOD a good example of the Christian principle of charity?

Answer 21

They work in many different countries around the world and do disaster relief but also long-term work in countries to really show God’s love.

Question 22

What was SEND Organization’s original name?

Answer 22

Far Eastern Gospel Crusade.

Question 23

When was the Far Eastern Gospel Crusade formed?

Answer 23

Shortly after WW2.

Question 24

When did SEND become SEND?

Answer 24

1981.

Question 25

Why was SEND founded?

Answer 25

Enlisted soldiers wanted to bring the gospel to the Philippines and Japan.

Question 26

What are SEND’s Christian beliefs and values?

Answer 26

Intentional discipleship, unity in diversity, courageous innovation, and lasting impact.

Question 27

Why is SEND International a good example of the Christian principle of charity?

Answer 27

They are diligent in their work of reaching the nations and meeting people’s needs, physically and spiritually.

Question 28

What is tithing?

Answer 28

A custom dating back to Old Testament times and adopted by the Christian Church whereby lay people contributed a 10th of their income for religious purposes, often under ecclesiastical or legal obligation.

Question 29

What are 3 teachings on giving to those in need?

Answer 29

Love your neighbor.
The Golden Rule.
Jesus’ conversation with the Rich man.

Question 30

Is personal giving just about money?

Answer 30

No.

Question 31

What are other ways Christians can give that doesn’t involve money?

Answer 31

Giving time or skills to those in need.

Question 32

Why might some believe that tithing is a law for Christians as well?

Answer 32

It is found in the Bible.

Question 33

Why might some believe that tithing is not a law for Christians today?

Answer 33

It is part of the Old Law and therefore not a requirement for Christians today.