LESSON 3 Flashcards
the human person is by nature a ______ ______
social being
they are relational beings, who are ____ and _________
free; responsible
recognizes the necessity of integrating themselves in cooperation with fellow human beings, and who is capable of ______ with them
communion
they belong to various _____ such as _____, civil and religious communities, and are bound together by a principle of unity and common good
societies; family
Comes from the Latin word “socius” which means companion
society
comes from the Greek ἐκκλησία, which entered Latin as ecclesia
church
is used by the septuagint to translate the Hebrew word qâhâl, meaning a congregation, assembly, company or other organized body
ekklesia
foreshadows the Church
The community of Israel
it usually refers to a local assembly of Jews; assembly, congregration
Synagogue
Whereas hieron designates the totality of the holy space or “temple precincts”; Paul uses “Temple of God” as a metaphor for the Christian community, in that the community is the “sanctuary” where the Spirit dwells
Temple/Sanctuary
Luke uses the term to identify Israel
People of God
Gk agioi (hagioi = “holy ones, those set apart”)
Saints
Koinonia refers to a relationship of fellowship among believers based on participation in Christ
Community/Communion
Gk swma tou Cristou (soma tou Christou). The “Body of Christ” is a prominent Pauline metaphor for the church
Body of Christ
literally “road, path, journey,” it sometimes specifically refers to individuals following Jesus
The Way
The Church is the _____, and just as a husband and wife are one flesh, so is the Church holy because of the bridegroom.
bride of Christ
Mysterium Lunae
St. Ambrose of Milan
Saint Ambrose expresses this nicely by presenting the ____ as a metaphor for the Church
moon
a requirement of man‘s nature through exchange, mutual service and dialogue with others.
society
also expresses the natural tendency for human beings to associate with one another for the sake of attaining objectives that exceed individual capacities.
Socialization
“a community of a higher order should not interfere in the internal life of a community of a lower order, depriving the latter of its functions, but rather should support it in case of need and help to coordinate its activity with the activities of the rest of society, always with a view to the common good.”
Principle of Subsidarity
Three Essential Elements of Common Good
- Respect for the person as such
- social well-being and development of the group itself
- Peace
Fundamental and inalienable rights of the human person
Respect for the person as such
Development is the epitome of all social duties.
social well-being and development of the group itself
The stability and security of a just order.
Peace
The State shall encourage nongovernmental, community-based, or sectoral organizations that promote the welfare of the nation.
1987 Philippine Constitution Article XIII. Section 23.
The right to become a member of associations or societies for purposes not contrary to law;
Civil Code of the Philippines Article 32
TRUE or FALSE: Both the Church and the State recognizes family as the most important unit of the society.
TRUE
TRUE or FALSE: The family must be helped and defended by appropriate social measures
TRUE
Marriage, as an inviolable social institution, is the foundation of the family and shall be protected by the State.
Section 2 of Article XV. The Family of the 1987 Philippine Constitution
TRUE or FALSE: “DSWD can take custody of abandoned children, foundlings.”
True
