Religon 1 Flashcards
what is child marriage?
Child marriage is a legal marriage or informal union where one or both parties are children under the age of 18.
what is racism?
racism is The belief that race accounts for differences in human character or ability
What is human trafficking?
human trafficking is a unlawful act of transporting people in order to benefit from their work or service, typically in the form of forced labour or sexual exploitation.
what are the CST’s
human dignity, solidarity, the common good, subsidiarity, participation, the perferntal option for the poor and care for our common home.
What is the purpose of the CST?
to guide individuals and societies in creating a more just and compassionate world by applying the principles of the Gospel to social, economic, and political life.
what is human dignity
Human beings are endowed with dignity
this inherent dignity carries with it certain basic rights and responsibilities which are exercised with a social framework
what is common good
The common good is reached when we work together to improve the wellbeing of people in our society.
what is solidarity
Solidarity means recognising the responsibilities we have to each other, and helping people achive their full potential.
what is subsidarity
Subsidiarity is the right to participate in the decisions that affect their own life
what is participation
participation means the voluntary and responsible engagement of individuals in social life.
what is preferential option for the poor
Caring for those who are less well off is everyone’s responsibility.
what is care for gods creation
We are responsible for taking care of the world we live in and for sharing all the wonders and resources the earth gives us.
what do catholic social teachings help guide
Catholic Social teachings help guide the ways in which we interact with one another and all of creation to help make a more just, fairer, better world.
