EXAM: Social Justice & Universal Church Flashcards
Sweatshops
A sweatshop is a factory or workshop, typically in the clothing industry, where manual workers are employed at very low wages for long hours under poor conditions.
List four facts related to sweatshops that are problematic
- Over 200 million children are forced to work in sweatshops
- Women make up almost 80% of sweatshop workers
- Young women in Guangdong, China, are forced to work 150 hours of overtime every month
- Garment workers in Bangladesh earn £44 per month
Outline two arguments which support the use of sweatshops
- Sweatshops gives people jobs, as many would be unemployed without sweatshops. Sweatshops help lift the living standards in developing countries, as employees CHOOSE to work in sweatshops in order to make little money for their families.
- Sweatshops provide us with cheap products to buy.
Outline the four issues related to sweatshops
- Supports endless greed
- Breach the human rights of each individuals
- Disregards feministic issues
- Has disastrous impacts on the environment
Outline the Catholic Church’s stance on the use of sweatshops and explain why the Catholic Church takes this stance
The Catholic Church is against the use of sweatshops as it contradicts with the principles of the Catholic Social teachings.
Human Dignity
Everyone has an inherent worth that should not be disrespected
Solidarity
The human race is one big family
Common Good
Sacrificing self-interest to provide for the basic human needs of everyone makes the whole community flourish
Stewardship
It is our duty to care for the earth as a God-given gift to all
Preferential Option for the Poor
Those who are most vulnerable should have their needs prioritised over others
Participation
Everyone has the right and the duty to take part in the community
Subsidiarity
People should have a say in their lives
Globalisation
It has allowed people from different countries to exchange information more efficiently, especially in situations like COVID.
Encyclical
An encyclical is a long letter written by the Pope. Encyclicals provide analysis, in light of the Gospels and of the Tradition of the Church, on relevant issues within our society.
Rerum Novarum
Talks about the issues regarding the brutalities of the working industry, as many of the working class were exploited by factory owners and exposed to horrific working conditions.
Why is the Catholic Church described as ‘universal’
The Church always tries to be welcoming and accepting of all people, just as Jesus was
How has the Catholic Church “made positive contributions to society”?
Healthcare, education and helping the poor
World Youth Day
An event hosted by the Catholic Church, that brings youths together to celebrate a day of the community
List 3 facts about World Youth Day
- Initiated in 1985 by Pope John Paul II
- It runs every three years in a different country
- Millions of people attended
List 3 facts about the Bible
- The Bible is better viewed as a collection of books
- The Catholic Bible has 73 books split into the Old Testament and the New Testament
- The Old Testament is the Holy text of the Jewish faith
Explai why there are differences between the Gospels
The Gospels drew on the oral tradition and eatly written sources. They were each written by a different person at a particular time in history for a specific audience with a clear purpose
The 7 Sacraments
Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmaiton, Marriage, Holy Orders, Anoining of the Sick
Outline the Catholic understanding of the importance of ‘form and matter’ of the sacraments
Each sacrament has a very specific form (words) and matter (person/action/material) that must be used for the sacrament to be valid.
Real Presence and Transubstantiation
Real Presence is the belief that Jesus is really present among us through the blood and body, through transubstantiation
The First Passover (The Seder Meal)
- One year old lamb, perfect and without blemish, was sacrificed to God
- Through Moses, God gave the Israelites a covenant bu which he made them his people
- Moses told the Israelites to celebrate Passover annually
The New Passover (The Eucharist)
- Jesus, the new lamb of God, offered humself as a sacrifice on the Cross
- Jesus is the New Covenant, in whose life, death and resurrection Christians become the people of God
- Jesus told his disciples to celebrate the Eucharistic sacrifice in his memory
Interfaith Dialogue
Refers to the cooperative, constructive and positive interaction between people of different religions and traditions
Interfaith Dialogue
Refers to the cooperative, constructive and positive interaction between people of different religions and traditions
Pluralistic Society
People of different faiths co-exist in the same communities in harmony and without conflict
Monologue School
The traditional “old school” Catholic school emphasises Catholic identity only, and is not receptive to alternative faiths or philosophies
Dialogue Catholic School
Teaches the Christian Catholic faith in context of a multicultural, multifaith society, while at the same time offering opportunities for dialogue and discussion about other faiths and the existence of God
Colourful Catholic School
There is evidence of social justice and care, but there is little interest in Christianity or other religious beliefs
Colourless School
Tolerates different religions and life philosophies, but discussion of these is not encouraged and people prefer not to discuss religion at all
Luke’s story of the birth of Jesus (1:26-28)
An angel appeared to Mary to tell her that she will give birth to the son of God. Despite her confusion, she accepted this honour placed upon her, saying that “I am the Lord’s servant. May your words to me be fulfilled”.
Matthew’s story of the birth of Jesus
The wise men were told to visit Jesus by Herod. Herod asked them to return back once they had found Jesus, but was warned in a dream not to return back to him.
Luke’s interpretation of why Mary and Josephwere forced to leave Nazareth
Mary and Joseph were forced to leave Nazareth due to the census from Caesar Augustus. They ttravelled to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, as Joseph was a descendant of Kind David.
Why are there four gospels in the Bible?
Each gospel tells a unique perspective of Jesus, targeted towards different audiences. Some of them have different beliefs and have been w
Similaries between Luke and Matthew’s Gospel
- An angel foretells Jesus’ birth
- Jesus was born in Bethlehem
- Mary was a virgin when she conceived
Differences (Luke)
- A census requires Joseph and Mary to go from their home in Nazareth to Bethlehem
- There is “no room in the inn”, so Mary places Jesus in a manger
- Nearby shephers are told of these events by angels
Differences (Matthew)
- An angel appears to Joseph to reassure him everything is ok and so he marries Mary
- Wise men see his star. They come and inform Herod
- The wise men bring gifts for Jesus
Picture
The scene of the nativity – the birth of Jesus above is a combination of both Gospel stories found in Luke and Matthew. In the above scene the artist has include all the details from both stories rather than focus on just one of the gospels.
Outline what problems/concerns the followers of Jesus were facing in the community at the time the gospel passage was written
Their destinies were unclear as the community was suffering persecution from the Roman government. Their leaders were getting killed and the future seemed dangerous.
The author of Mark’s Gospel was a disciple of
St Peter
According to Luke 17: 20-21, What did Jesus say about the kingdom of God? What does this mean for us today…
The Kingdom of God is in our midst. It is present in our everyday life, we help to build the kingdom of God through our interactions with others.
Through our intellect and free will, we can choose to do this through our personal everyday interactions with others that reflect (agape) love for others and respect for each other.
