Module 2 Flashcards
What are the six principles of Catholic Social teaching and Explain them
- Dignity of the human person; everyone is made in the image and likeness of God which gives arise to human rights.
* so therefore in order to respect God we need to show respect for his people.
- humans are not mere instruments or objects
- human race is from the same parents therefore human race = family.
- God expects people to tears each other with right - provide basic level of love, care and respect.
- Preferential option for the poor; giving preference to the well-being of the poor, negatively affected and powerless of society.
- The common Good; everyone is called to work for social conditions that allow every person and group to meet their needs and achieve full potential.
- take into consideration the rights and leg image aspirations of other groups, and the wellbeing of the while human family - Stewardship of creation; humans are pinnacle of God’s creation and have been awarded with the responsible for the world, and therefore should take care of it.
- Subsidiarity and Participation; the act of larger and dominant groups getting involved and participating to assist the grassroots/ local individuals and groups when they are unable to achieve something by themselves.
- empowering the weak to make their own decision and lead a life intended by God. - Solidarity; humans are social because we reflect the image of the TRINITARIAN god.
- We need each other to grow and develop into full potential in relationship with one another.
- salvation is tied up with that of each other and we are responsible for one another.
Solidarity is a firm and persevering commitment to the common good.
What are the three Catholic Beliefs and teachings about justice
Catholic understanding of justice is built upon a number of fundamental religious beliefs.
- God is creator of all
- Each person is made in the image and likeness of God; therefore each person deserving of dignity and respect
- Each person is called to be stewards of God’s creation
Theses beliefs are in turn the basis of a range of religious teachings that seek to support and promote justice.
In particular the dignity of the human person is at heart of the church’s social teachings (social doctrine)
What are Catholic Social teachings?
Catholic Church has taught that the God-given dodging us of each person needs to be respected and upheld individually and by society.
From this belief and the practice of developing and expressing this teaching has grown a body of teachings that deal with Justice in Society.
Known as Catholic social teachings
Catholic Social teaching serves as a GUIDE for how people can reflect the vision of God in current situations.
- not a fixed block of doctrine or received wisdom from the past, rather a collection of teachings that have developed and will continually develop develop to important issues
- through Process of developing these teachings the church shows a way to reflect on the world as it here and now, but always viewing it as God’s world, entrusted to us and others family.
What is the Catholic Perspective on Justice.
- restoring God’s justice in the world is an important part of being a follower of Jesus
- people show concern for justice because God is Just and HUMAN NATURE has been created in the image and likeness of God.
- therefore people should show respect for God by respecting all his people.
- each person is called to act justly because each person is called to value the God-given dignity of each person.
JUSTICE has to do with RESPECTING the RIGHTS OF OTHERS.
Every relationship involves some exchange of rights Eg *parent - child * child to parent * married couples * teachers - students * people - god
Attitudes to justice may be affected by racism, selfish concerns of sharing resources, plain ignorance of needs.
Catholic understanding of justice is built upon a number of beliefs.
How does the Catholic Church execute the teachings to public?
Social justice comes in the form of OFFICAL JUSTICE STATEMENTS such as
- pope encyclicals, exhortations and addresses by pope and bishops
Church calls Catholics to become involved in fostering social justice in the world.
This call is direct response to the needs of people throughout the world.
What was the original intended state of justice? How was it broken? (4 harmonies)
The original state of justice was revealed in the creation stories where God intended harmony and peace.
*Which brought its own responsibilities and rights which God wants to be respected.
- Harmony with God
- Harmony within themselves
- Harmony with each other
- Harmony with the rest of creation.
To the extent that a person fulfils the responsibilities each of these relationships brings, they will develop their potential justice.
* AS PEOPLE DEVELOP THE POTENTIAL CREATED IN THEM BY GOD, THEY MATURE AND EXPERIENCE GROWING PEACE, FULFILMENT AND DEEP HAPPINESS.
However this original state of justice was damaged by SIN. When the man and women fell in the temptation of the devil.
As a result the relationships with the four elements was changed.
- bringing sin and suffering to the world
Explain the Harmony with God.
Live in harmony with God based upon the 4 foundations
- God created people and sustains life
- God is source of Human identity
- God gives people Love
- God created the universe
People can strengthen this relationship with God by
- acknowledging God’s sustaining presence by trying to know god better
- acknowledging God’s plans for lives by accepting his love and trying to love like god and by caring for creation through which God speaks to them
Explain Harmony Within Themselves
‘Love yourself’ - to remember God originally created people to be in total harmony within themselves.
- to love oneself is to strive to model oneself on the Model God gave us in Jesus who lived in total inner harmony
- by drawing on God’s guidance people are able to experience inner peace and personal direction in their lives.
- by drawing on God’s strength people are empowered to resist temptations
Explain Harmony with each other
- man and woman as the parents of the human race, the creation story tells us that the human race is a family
- human family implies that god expects people to treat each other with basic rights of love, care and respect.
- brother and sister
Explain Harmony with creation
People are called to a relationship with creation with mirrors God’s own relationship with creation.
God intended people to treat earth in ways that reflect his mastery.
- not by exploiting, abusing and greedily using earth and its resources.
Humans are the pinnacle of God’s creation because they’re made in the Image and likeness of God.
- so they are called to be God’s fellow workers and good stewards of God’s creation.
- good steward = left in charge of masters property, cares for it as he would and let’s it flourish
What did Jesus do SPECIFICALLY in his Life,
Jesus lived a simple lifestyle.
- showed Special concern for humanity as the peak of God’s creation By
1. Reaffirming the 5th commandment which protects life
2. Showed love for all (young, old, well of ill)
