Role Of Laity And Catholic Social Teaching Flashcards
What is a lay person
an ordinary member of the Church (not ordained) who wishes to carry out the mission of the church.
What is the laity
A group of lay people in the church
What is Catholic Social Teaching
an area of Catholic doctrine which is concerned with human dignity and the common good in society.
What are the 7 catholic social teachings?
Human dignity,
Solidarity,
The common good,
Preferential option for the poor,
Subsidarity,
Participation,
Care for our common home.
What is human dignity?
The belief that everyone is created in God’s image and that all human life is sacred.
What is solidarity?
The belief that we are part of one human family and that we can eachother reach our full potential.
What is the common good?
The common good is reached when we work together to improve the wellbeing of people in our society and the wider world.
What is the Preferential option for the poor?
Prioritizing the women, men and children most vulnerable to poverty
What is subsidarity?
The belief that everyone has the right to make their own decisions which affect their life.
What is participation?
The belief that everyone has a role to fulfill in any group or community.
What is the care for our common home?
The belief that we are responsible for taking care of the world we live in and for sharing all the wonders and resources the earth gives us.
