Exam 1 Flashcards
Catholic social teachings
Official documents. Offer concrete APPLICATIONS to specific situations. (how to apply the principles). Many catholics may disagree with the CST’s. Only popes, bishops and archbishops can write CST’s. Address social problems.
Catholics must agree with the CST’s principles. . The moral principles (human dignity etc).
Human dignity
*the Key principle of CST, Created in God’s image and likeiness. Respect all despite merit. People have worth and value regardless of their abilities. (from conception to death) Human life is sacred but threatened by abortion. Key principle
Human rights
everyone has the basic right to basic necessities. ex: food, shelter etc. Everyone has fundamental right to life. We have right to protect others and care of one another, family and larger society.
Sin
before sin all people were thought to be created good. Understood as turning away from God, self and others. it is a disruption in a relationship. 3 types: self, others and God.
personal sin: sin each person is capable of (stealing, lying etc.)
social sin: turning away from a relationship in a whole society (sexism, racism etc.)
Incarnation
Means God taking on flesh, Jesus is fully God and fully human. After jesus’s death church becomes christ’s body in the world.
Redemtion
through jesus’s death and resurrection God restores humanity to relationship with God. Understood as personal redemption and social redemption. Action of being saved from sin, evil or error.
Who wrote the first CST?
Pope Leo the xiii in 1891, Rerum Novarum meaning “of new things”. called for workers rights. After it was wrote people kept reffering back to the document.
Subsidiarity
Group closest to problem that has a solution to the problem should fix it or try to solve the problem until they are unable to. Functions of government should be performed with lowest level possible.
Community and the common good
Person is social with wider society. Everyone has the responsibility to contribute to the good of whole society (participate). The good of each person is related to the good of the whole society (community). The society flourishes when it contains healthy individuals.
Option for poor and vulnerable
Basic moral test of society. we must be willing to help those in need. instructed to put the needs of poor/vulnerable first. Poor: those who lack minimum necessities-health care, education etc.
It is a preference to help the poor not an option or extra credit.
Dignity of work/rights of workers
All workers have the right to productive work, decent/fair wages and a sage working condition. (Pope Leo xiii “of new things”)
Stewardship of creation
The goods of the earth are gifts from God. Earth is a gift from God. We are responsible for caring and preserving the gifts.
Global Solidarity
we are one human family. Persuit of justice and peace for all. Relationships with people ALL OVER THE WORLD. All brothers and sisters and we assist eachother.
Constructive Role of Government
The state is an instrument to promote human dignity, protect humans rights and build common good. Assist citizens in fulfilling their responsibilities. Functions of government should be performed at lowest lever possible. (Subsidiarity)
NETWORK
based on Advocacy. Founded in 1971 by 41 Sisters. They are the voice within the catholic community. In favor of peace and justice. Strive to close the gap between the rich and poor. They would lobby for fair treatment for immigrants, affordable housing, healthcare for all, food security ect. They place the needs and voices of people in poverty at the center of decision making.
Center of Concern
focus on justice education. They research, educate and advocate to create world with flourishing community.
Justice
3 types:
Commutative: Calls for fairness in all agreements and exchanges b/w groups and individuals. relationship bw 2individuals/groups. Parties choose FREELY.
Distributive: Everyone has the right to AT LEAST minimal resources that they need to live a good life. (not met when maybe someone has too much and someone has none.)
Social justice: removing obstacles so ALL can contribute to the common good. (ex- creating wheel chair ramp for wheelchair bound to get to work.)
Eschatology
The afterlife. Often referred to as the “Kingdom of God”
Ecclesiology
Study of the church. There are many different views about how the church should be structured.
Spirituality
Refers to was of approaching God through prayer, songs mediation, worship, action etc.
Sacramentality
Refers to the sacraments (7) More broadly refers to anything that awakens us to the presence of God. Where you see God’s presence.
Theological Anthropology
Refers to how we understand the human person and purposes in light of out view of God. The relationship we have with God.
Bible: Scripture:
Old testament= hebrew scripture
New testament= Christian scripture
Direct service
Charity. Responding immediately to the needs of a person/group. (food, shelter, health care, clothing etc)
Parralle institutions
direct service structured as an institution. They are religiously motivated. They care for the needy in atmosphere of Christian values. (catholic hospitals, Nursing homes, CSM etc)
Advocay
Give a voice to the needy in terms of changing the public policy. To speak for those who can not speak for themselves. (ex: unborn children, immigrants, foster care etc).
Empowerment
Help others help themselves. Social ministry whose intent is to enable others to speak for themselves and not be dependent. Giving them the tools, confidence and skills to be able to be independent.
Justice Education
educating the public on current social issues. Providing books, pamphlets, posters lectures, websites etc.
Centers of Advocacy: Social ministries:
direct service, parralle institutions, advocacy, empowerment, Justice education.
Direct service vs. Justice
Direct service responds immediately to a need. But the downside is there will always be more. It wont ever stop…
Justice asks the question, why? and what is causing the problem. they analyze and investigate. then they make a solution/ try to prevent it. This decreases direct service
*** You need BOTH charity and justice to serve peoples needs
Capitalism
A free market, private ownership (you own what you purchase)
Not good at common good.
Socialism
Equal distribution of goods. ex: Whatever your CEO of factory worker makes you make about the same. they are good at preserving the common good but not as good at preserving human dignity.
Capitalism vs. Socialism
Both are not good. Both have positives and negatives.
Jesus’ Self-understanding
Thought of himself as he was beginning the Kingdom of God. he was Increasing joy and decreasing suffering.
Social networks
A network of social interactions with people who are different (not friends and family members) and increases social capital. A group that comes together to work with/for a shared purpose.
2 types:
Bonding: bond over shared interest (super glue) significant similarities b/w people
Bridging: Allows things to run smoothly by there are significant differences. People who may not think they are connected
