Topic 9 - Life, Beliefs And Teachings

Question 1

Define the difference between a religious belief and a religious teaching

Answer 1

A religious belief offers particular insights and understandings about life

A religious teaching guides and informs how people should respond to a religious belief.

Question 2

What are the 8 Catholic social teachings?

Answer 2

1) Dignity of the human person
2) common good
3) solidarity
4) subsidiarity
5) participation
6) preferential option for the poor
7) universal destination of goods
8) stewardship

Question 3

What are some examples that illustrate the relationship between the lives of people and the teaching of preferential option for the poor?

Answer 3

• Caritas believes that caring for the poor is in fact everyone’s responsibility.
• “Those oppressed by material deprivation, unjust oppression, illness and other forms of human misery should be given preferential love since Jesus had a special love for the poor”
• “The Church’s love for the poor… is a part of her constant tradition” Catechism of Catholic Church
• Those who have more than necessary are encouraged to give to the poor
• “Jesus proclaims his mission to bring good news to the poor and oppressed” - Luke 4:16 - 12

Question 4

Explain the key features of the system of the 8 Catholic Social teachings

Answer 4

• POP
  We must use our plentiful resources to help those who struggle to live an attain life.
• Common good
  It is our duty to keep peace and show respect to all people and all aspects of life. We are not taught to be rude and discriminate against others.
• Dignity of the human person
  We are all equal in God’s eyes, so we must treat people equally. We must help each other rise to fulfil their vocation rather than stump them.

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