Module 2 Flashcards
The basis for the theme of human dignity, the bedrock of Catholic Social Teaching
Image of God
human dignity is found in the divinity that is the human person insofar as each person is sustained by
God’s love
our relationship with God is what makes us human
Theological
man’s ultimate end is God
Anthropological
God’s love is seen in the
Trinitarian Bond or Holy Trinity
Inspired by the Christian faith, we are invited to be open to
surprises. And the predisposition for openness is
reverence
This is the re-orientation of our disposition. Once we are aware
that the divine is truly present in each person, then it challenges us to go beyond our preconceived notions of what a human person is and direct it to our fundamental relationship with God
Conversion
Inspired by the Christian faith, we are invited to be open to
surprises. And the predisposition for openness is
Reverence
We become aware not only of our relationship with God but also of our relationship with our neighbors.
Responsibility
Gaudium Et Spes means
Joy and Hope
Author of Gaudium Et Spes
Pope Paul VI in 1965
This encyclical raises the concern on various social implications of a quickly changing society because of the new advances in
technology
Gaudium et Spes
Key Points in Gaudium et Spes identified by CA Catholic
- Family
- Secularism
- Inclusitivty
- Social Discrimination
- Justice
Parents should teach their children to follow their vocation and raise them in the Church
Family
In our world, all Christians should be united in one family
Secularism
Preserve each person’s dignity regardless of race, sex, nation, religion, or social condition
Inclusivity
Efforts must be taken to reduce immense economic inequality connected with individual and social discrimination
Social Discrimination
The nations of the world should work together to create peace based on justice and love
Justice
