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the systematic and planned extermination of an entire ethnic, religious, political, or cultural group of people
genocide
what are the 3 truths from the creation accounts?
- we are made in God’s divine image
- we are created to be in communion with God
- we are created to be in communion with each other
the original state of human beings in their relationship with God, sharing in the divine life in full communion with him
original holiness
the state of complete harmony of our first parents with themselves, with each other, and with all of creation
original justice
the good that is collectively shared Number of people and that is beneficial for all members of a given community. Social conditions that allow for all citizens of the earth, individuals and families, to meet basic needs and achieve fulfillment promote this
common good
Local revelation about the origins of sin and evil in the world, express figuratively in the account of Adam and eve in genesis
the Fall/the Fall from Grace
And by which the first humans disobey God and thereby lost original holiness and became subject to death. This is transmitted to every person born into the world, except Mary and Jesus.
original sin
what are the Three social justice principles
- Life has great worth in must be protected. We promote values that emphasize inherent worth of each of us.
- as humans, or true happiness lies and God only.
- we are to form communities of love injustice to work for the common good. We need to be concerned about others welfare as we are of our own.
what is the story of the first murder
Cain becomes jealous of his brother Abel and kills him
Sense of human dignity by ensuring that essential human needs are met in that essential human rights are protected for all people
Social justice
meaning “threefold”, current to the central mystery of the Christian faith that God exists as a community of three distinct in and related divine persons: father, son, and Holy Spirit. The doctrine of this is a mystery that is in accessible to human reason alone and is known through divine revelation only
trinity
What are the three inseparable meanings of the word “church”
- the entire people of God throughout the world
- the diocese
- the assembly of believers gathered for the celebration of the liturgy, especially the Eucharist
The free and undeserved gift of God’s loving an active presence in the universe in our lives, empowering us to respond to his call into live as his adopted sons and daughters. this restores our love and communion with the holy Trinity, lost through sin
grace
People who have been called together for a special purpose
Convocation
What are the three different names for the church
- Body of Christ
- Mystical Body of Christ
- Family of God
What are the four levels of the church
- parish
- diocesan
- national
- international
what is the Meaning of the word church
convocation
Of teaching by the church on economic and social matters that includes moral judgments in the man’s for action in favor of those being harmed
Social doctrine
A teaching letter from the pump to the members of the church on topics of social justice, human rights, and peace.
Social encyclical
What was the first encyclical written titled and who was it written by
On the condition of labor (rerum novarum) by Pope Leo XIII
Are a few points that on the condition of labor makes
- addresses the church’s right to speak on social issues
- affirms that every person has basic rights that must be respected by society
- promotes the rights and just treatment of workers
What was on the condition of labor a call to
It called the people of the world to solve modern problems the reason and divine law
The moral principle that large organizations and government should not take over responsibilities and decisions that can be carried out by individuals and local organizations, and that large corporations and governments have the responsibility to support the good of human beings, families, and local communities, which are the center and purpose of social life.
Subsidiarity
what is the USCCB and what does it do
The United states conference of Catholic bishops
Is composed of a department containing three Bishops committee’s which address social justice issues in the United States as well as internationally
Treating people of a different race without the full respect their equal dignity requires
racism
Believe that war, especially nuclear war, can be prevented through the ability to respond to a military attack with a devastating counterattack
deterrence
Who writes pastoral letters
Bishops
Which pastoral letter talks about racism and what does it say
Brothers And sisters to us
- racism is a sin because it violates a truth that God has established
- less obvious forms of racism continue to exist in society even though more obvious forms have been eliminated
- specific recommendations for Catholic churches and schools to support racial and ethnic diversity in the church are made
The church’s living teaching office, which consists of all bishops, in communion with the pope, the Bishop of Rome.
Magisterium
Four words that are viewed as pivotal or central for full Christian living
Cardinal virtues
What are the four cardinal virtues
- prudence
- justice
- fortitude
- temperance
A habitual and firm disposition to do good
Virtue
The cardinal virtue concerned with the rights and duties within relationships; the commitment, as well as the actions and attitudes that flow from the commitment, to ensure that all persons, particularly people who are poor and oppressed, receive what is due them
Justice
Reminds us that all justice flows from God and human beings are called to participate in God’s justice
Biblical justice
This type of justice calls for fairness in agreements and contracts between individuals, it is an equal exchange of goods, money, or services
Commutative justice
The social responsibilities that citizens owe their country and society
Legal justice
The responsibility that society has for safeguarding a central human rights and ensuring the justice distribution of the earths resources, with special regard for those people whose basic needs are going unmet
Distributive justice
Social justice say about citizens of the country
We have a say in the countries decisions and policies and we all share responsibilities for ensuring social justice
