Term 1 - Social Justice

Question 1

Why is justice a sign of true love?

Answer 1

Justice is a sign of true love as God intended it to be part of human nature. It features true human love, a love that is concerned for the good of others.

Question 2

Name 2 Organisations in Australia that support people living in poverty.

Answer 2

1. St Vincent de Paul Society
2. Centacare

Question 3

Explain what is required for true peace

Answer 3

True peace requires showing a just love such as recognising the rights of others resulting in becoming happier, contented, and the sense of justice maturing.

Question 4

What can the source of injustice between nations always be traced back to?

Answer 4

Injustice between nations will always be traced back to people’s failure to recognise others as persons such as racim, religious prejudice, and negative attitudes.

Question 5

What are the Four Harmonies of God’s Original Justice?

Answer 5

1. Harmony with God
2. Harmony with Themselves
3. Harmony with Each Other
4. Harmony with the Rest of Creation

Question 6

What is the cause of all injustices?

Answer 6

In the beginning, God created a just world and had a plan for it. Due to human sinfulness it caused injustices around the world.

Question 7

What are the 2 aspects of ‘Justification’

Answer 7

1. People are forgiven and saved from sin through the Grace of the Holy Spirit
2. People are sanctified, that is, they receive a share in the very life of God.

Question 8

How does God empower people to promote a just world?

Answer 8

Through the Grace of the Holy Spirit, God empowers the followers of Christ to restore harmony between human beings and the rest of creation.

Question 9

What are the Corporal Works of Mercy?

Answer 9

Corporal Works of Mercy is giving money or alms to those in need.
1. Feeding the Hungry
2. Giving Drink to the Thirsty
3. Clothing the Naked
4. Sheltering the Homeless
5. Visiting the Sick
6. Visiting the Imprisoned
7. Burying the Dead

Question 10

What are the Spiritual Works of Mercy?

Answer 10

Spiritual Works of Mercy are spiritual charitable actions to aid of our neighbour.
1. Counselling the Doubtful
2. Admonishing Sinners
3. Instructing the Ignorant
4. Comforting the Sorrowful
5. Bearing Wrongs Patiently
6. Forgiving Offenses Willingly
7. Praying for the Living and Dead

Question 12

Use the words ‘community’ and ‘fair’ to explain the term ‘Social Justice’.

Answer 12

Social Justice is ensuring that everyone within a community is treated fairly and have equal access to wealth, privileges, and opportunities regardless of race, religious beliefs, gender, etc.

Question 13

What was the first encyclical that related to the working conditions of humans? How did it promote social justice in the Church?

Answer 13

Leo XIII’s first encyclical ‘Rerum Novarum’ in 1891 promotes social justice in the Catholic Church by addressing the rights of the less-fortunate and the obligations of the more-fortunate towards them. This includes the more-fortunate paying their employees fairly and provide safe, suitable working conditions.

Question 14

What is meant by ‘The Common Good’

Answer 14

‘The Common Good’ is when the majority of society improves the well-being of individuals and the wider society through providing the basic needs such as provision of care to those with special needs or wheelchair access to buildings.

Question 15

What is the meaning of the term ‘Vocation?”

Answer 15

Vocation is a life-calling of every person and is created in everyone by God. It includes, work, personal growth and development, career, and possibly marriage.

Question 16

Why is it important that humans use their gifts for their vocation?

Answer 16

Each individual is given particular gifts to follow their vocation in whatever role they choose to pursue and it depends on them whether or not use the particular gifts to receive true, lasting happiness.

Question 17

What are examples of different vocations?

Answer 17

Everyone has something to do for God, everyone has different life-callings such as the single lifestyle, marriage, or parenthood.

Question 18

List the 5 areas of God’s Creative Activity

Answer 18

1. God’s Creative Activity in the World.
2. God’s Creative Activity in Human Society
3. God’s Creative Activity in Individuals
4. God’s Creative Activity in Families
5. God’s Creative Activity in the Rest and Creation.

Question 19

What is the meaning of the term ‘work’?

Answer 19

Work is something that everyone is created to do in God’s plan. It includes any way that a human being participates in God’s creative activities even if it’s ordinary everyday activities.

Question 20

What is ‘Christian Vocation’?

Answer 20

‘Christian Vocation’ is Jesus revealing the depth of human vocation as his mission as Priest, Prophet, and King. Jesus taught those who followed him how to share in his mission.

Question 21

How do Christians offer their lives as spiritual sacrifices?

Answer 21

Christians offer their lives as spiritual sacrifices to God the Father by following his commandments such as caring for those with special needs, being fair and just, and fulfilling commitments. Spiritual sacrifices can include more difficult experiences such as physical sufferings, failures, and disappointments.

Question 22

What is a simple way a Christian can offer their life to God as a spiritual sacrifice each day?

Answer 22

Every prayer, even prayerful thoughts are spiritual sacrifices to God. Through developing the practice of praying the morning offering is a way to give every moment of the coming day to God.

Question 23

A prophet is one who..?

Answer 23

Offers sacrifices to God.

Question 24

What did God reveal that marriage was meant to be?

Answer 24

God revealed that marriage was meant to be a loving and life-long relationship between a man and a woman for the rest of their lives.

Question 25

List and Explain the 2 purposes of marriage

Answer 25

1. The sexual expression of married love to one another
   - The sexual intercourse only to be used exclusively between husband and wife to express married love.
2. The procreation of children
   - The purpose is to bring children into the world from married people. God creates the power of human reproduction and the parents use them.

Question 26

What is ‘Procreation’

Answer 26

Procreation is when parents co-operate with God’s creation of their children. Parents do not ‘create’ their children as parents and children are in equal dignity in the eyes of God. This includes the parents responsibility to care and develop the child until adulthood.

Question 27

Identify and describe reasons why people fail to recognise their vocation.

Answer 27

People fail to recognise their vocation as they lack direction and God’s guidance within their lives, limiting their resources and make mistakes relating to their vocation. People may lack direction and guidance due to being self-centered, low self-esteemed, failing to value family, society, and creation, and heavily focusing on status and income. Through worship and prayer, direction and God’s guidance can be received.

Question 28

What is the process of ‘Spiritual Discernment’

Answer 28

‘Spiritual Discernment’ is when a person attempts to discover God’s will within a situation. It is a process of continually to live by Jesus’ values and His spirit.

Question 29

Give 2 examples of how Jesus strengthens married people through the Sacrament of the Holy Spirit.

Answer 29

Jesus strengthens married people through the Sacrament of Marriage by having them face daily problems together and reopen communication when tension is present.

Question 30

The Sacrament of Marriage is a three-way relationship, who is this between?

Answer 30

The Sacrament of Marriage involves a three-way relationship between the two married partners and Jesus to continue developing their personal relationship.

Question 31

What did Jesus give to His twelve Apostles?

Answer 31

Jesus gave His Apostles special spiritual gifts and responsibilities to lead on other Christians. This includes preaching’s and teaching’s of the Gospel, and anointing the sick through spiritual strength an support.

Question 32

Why did Jesus institute the Sacraments of Holy Orders?

Answer 32

Jesus instituted the Sacrament of Holy Orders as He wanted his Apostles to pass on the special spiritual gifts and responsibilities to others.

Question 33

Who is the successor of St. Peter?

Answer 33

The successor of St. Peter would be the Pope, today.

Question 34

Describe 3 main elements of the Priestly Vocation.

Answer 34

The ‘Priestly Vocation’ is a call to serve as Parishes, Chaplains, or Priests in special areas of the Church.
The main elements of priestly vocation include:
1. Teaching the Gospel
- Instructing those who want to become Catholic.
2. ‘Sanctifying’ to become Holier
- Such as “I baptise you..” in the public celebration of baptism.
3. Guiding the Community
- Encouraging community members to provide for the less-fortunate.

Question 35

Explain ‘Celibate Love’

Answer 35

‘Celibate Love’ is refraining from marriage or sexual relationships to give more time towards God. Celibate love can weaken through neglect especially the personal relationship with Jesus such as spending more time on own selfish interests, enjoyment, and comfort.

Question 36

What is ‘Chastity’ in the 3 Religious Vows

Answer 36

Chastity is being like Christ whom loved his Father and people in a celibate way that is available for everyone. This includes refraining from marriage or sexual relationships to give more time towards God.

Question 37

What is ‘Poverty’ in the 3 Religious Vows.

Answer 37

Poverty is personally owning nothing to imitate the poverty of Christ, surrendering all goods and earnings to the Church and depending on the Church for support.

Question 38

What is ‘Obedience’ in the 3 Religious Vows?

Answer 38

Obedience is imitating Christ who sacrificed His whole life obeying God, the Father and placing ones talents to the complete disposal of the Church.