2.14 - The Church's response to world poverty - End of Unit 2 Flashcards
Many Christian charities follow what?
The teaching and example of Jesus in working to relieve poverty.
What did Jesus tell a rich man to do?
Sell everything and give to the poor.
What happened in the parable of the rich man and Lazarus?
The rich man ended up in hell for ignoring a beggar.
What does the parable of the good samaritan teach?
the importance of caring for all people
Who did Jesus help?
Outcasts such as lepers, tax collectors, sinners and the mentally ill.
What is Catholic Agency For Overseas Development (CAFOD)?
The official aid agency of the Catholic church in England and Wales.
What does CAFOD do?
It works to bring hope and compassion to people of all faiths and of none in poor communities in Africa, Asia, South America and the Middle East.
What does the catholic church believe?
Action needs to be taken to remedy the injustice of people suffering while others have so much.
What practical things does CAFOD do?
Helps to increase access to clean water, education and healthcare, and lobbies employers to adopt fair working practices and conditions.
What does CAFOD aim to do?
Set up effective programmes and services in poor communities, and lobbies in the UK and EU governments to help developing countries.
What does CAFOD encourage?
Catholic schools and parishes to pray, give and campaign to help disadvantaged communities.
What does CAFOD do during conflicts and disasters?
Acts with local organisations to provide food, water and shelter for people who have lost everything, and helps them rebuild their lives.
What is Christian Aid?
The official relief and development agency for 41 church denominations in Britain and Ireland.
What does Christian Aid aim to do?
To encourage sustainable development, stop poverty and provide emergency relief in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, South America and the Caribbean.
What is their view on poverty?
“Poverty is an outrage against humanity. It robs people of dignity, freedom and hope, of power over their own lives. Christian Aid has a vision - an end to poverty - and we believe that vision can become a reality”
What is Christian Aid’s slogan?
Their slogan is “We believe in life before death” ,and they work to help the world’s poorest whatever their religion, nationality or race.
How many countries are they in?
Around 50
Tearfund: What happened in 1968 in Nigeria?
There was a terrible famine in Biafra. Nigeria and churches wanted to do something to help.
In response an organisation called The Evangelical Alliance did what?
Launched Tearfund.
What is central to the mission and vision of Tearfund?
The church.
What does Tearfund do?
Travels to places in great need, responding to disasters and helping vulnerable communities to transform out of poverty.
How many churches does Tearfund work with?
90,522
