RE105 Finals Flashcards
- history of social teaching
- provides a compelling challenge for living responsibly and building a just society
catholic church
modern catholic social teaching is rooted in ___ and articulated through a tradition of ____.
scriptures
written documents
authentic faith- which is never comfortable or personal- always involves a deep desire to ____, to transmit ___, and to leave this earth better than we found it.
pope francis, evangelii gaudium
change the world
value
seven (7) key themes of catholic social tradition
life & dignity of the human person
call to family, community, and participation
rights and responsibilities
preferential option for the poor
dignity of work and the rights of workers
solidarity
care for god’s creation
the church proclaims that human life is sacred and the dignity of the human person is the foundation of a moral vision for society
life & dignity of the human person
this belief is the foundation of all the principles of our social teaching
life & dignity of the human person
we believe that every person is precious, that people are more important than things, and that the measures of every institution are whether it threatens or enhances the life and dignity of the person.
life & dignity of the human person
The person is not only sacred but also social.
call to family, community, and participation
How we organize our society in economics and politics, in law and policy directly affects human dignity and the capacity of individuals to grow in the community.
call to family, community, and participation
these are the central social institutions that must be supported and strengthened, not undermined.
marriage and family
We believe people have a right and a duty to participate in society, seeking together the common good and well-being of all, especially poor and vulnerable people.
call to family, community, and participation
this teaches that human dignity can be protected and a healthy community can be achieved only if human rights are protected and responsibilities are met.
rights and responsibilities
every person has a fundamental right to life and a right to those things required for human decency.
rights and responsibilities
Corresponding to these rights are duties and responsibilities–to one another, to our families, and to the larger society.
rights and responsibilities
A basic moral test is how our most vulnerable members are faring.
preferential option for the poor
In a society marred by deepening divisions between rich and poor, our tradition instructs us to put the needs of poor and vulnerable people first.
preferential option for the poor
The economy must serve people, not the other way around.
dignity of work and the rights of workers
it is more than a way to make a living; it is a form of continuing participation in God’s creation.
work
- we are one human family whatever our national, racial, ethnic, economic, and ideological differences.
- loving our neighbor has global dimensions in a shrinking world.
solidarity
what is at the core of the virtue of solidarity?
pursuit of peace and justice
he taught that “if you want peace, work for justice.”
pope paul vi
it calls us to be peacemakers. Our love for all our sisters and brothers demands that we promote peace in a world of violence and conflict.
gospel