Caring For Our World

Question 1

UN declaration of human rights

Answer 1

The basic rights and freedoms to which all people are entitled, regardless of their race, sex, religion or language

Question 2

How can we relate SJT and UNHR to issues occurring today and in school?

Answer 2

Discrimination against particular groups of people (religions, homosexual, disabilities)
Torture, cruel and inhuman treatment (beatings, rape)
Bullying
Treat everyone equally

Question 3

Characteristics that make up a just society

Answer 3

Give all an equal share in the common good, care for the less fortunate members of society, good government who respect human rights

Question 4

Our rights & responsibilities

Answer 4

The right to life, food, clothing, shelter, medical care, rest & social services. The right to be respected, looked after. The duty to live in a just and moral way, to search for the truth, to protect and preserve human life, recognising and respecting the rights of others.

Question 5

Saint John XXIII definition of a just world

Answer 5

Exist under moral authority
Not govern by fear
Consider the common good & the good of the human being first
Care for less fortunate members
Make sure that all are able to exercise their rights and duties of peace

Question 6

Your opinion of a just world according to St. John XXIII

Answer 6

I do agree, I think that everybody should be treated equally, and no one should look down on another person just because they look or act differently from themselves or have less money

Question 7

Catholic social teachings

Answer 7

Writings by popes and other catholic leaders. These writings are written to the church and the world, about issues that affect society