CAFOD (CST) - Paper 1 (O+M) Flashcards
Name an international charity which follows the principles of Catholic Social Teaching
CAFOD
What is CAFOD?
An international Catholic charity which promotes justice and equality through the principles of catholic social teaching
What are the four main areas CAFOD work in?
Fundraising
Emergency Aid
Education
Development (long-term) Aid
FEED
How does the work of CAFOD respect the CST principle of human dignity?
Teaches individuals to support themselves
Give a quote to illustrate CAFOD’s method of working long-term towards the common good
“Give a man a fish, he eats for a day. Teach a man to fish, he eats for a lifetime”
Name one of Jesus’ parables which closely aligns with the work of CAFOD
The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats
How does the parable of the Sheep and the Goats align with the work of CAFOD?
They help “the least of [Jesus’] brothers and sisters” - the poor and vulnerable of the world
Quote the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats
“Whatever you did for the least of my brothers and sisters, you did for me”
Give an example of development aid given by CAFOD
Providing Kenyan communities with the tools and skills to plant trees to support a sustainable water supply
Give two ways CAFOD lives out CST
Dignity - provides communities with tools and skills to help themselves
Stewardship - working to care for the planet for the good of its people, e.g. tree planting