Unit 4: Family Life and Christian Moral Development Flashcards
3 Types of Justice
1) Distributive Justice: An even distribution of support and burdens to all members of a community
2) Retributive Justice: A legal punishment requiring the offender to receive a punishment for a crime proportional and similar to its offense
3) Restorative Justice: The criminal justice system focuses on the rehabilitation of offenders through reconciliation with victims and the community at large
What is Charity and Charitable works?
Charity refers to the generosity and aid we give to the needy or suffering.
Charitable works are the actions and activities where we show the nature of our charity.
- Ex. Volunteering, Participating in charity events, Helping your community (peers, family)
Why does social justice require solidarity and charity?
Solidarity brings people together and teaches the community to rely on each other. Charily encourages the community to share what they have with others. Both solidarity and charity work hand in hand for the betterment of society. Social justice is when everyone receives equal economic, political, and social rights. By working together as a community, or on a larger scale, society, social justice can be achieved. Through solidarity, communities will strengthen and will be able to rely on each other. Through charity, generosity will turn to a common gesture, encouraging others to do the same.
Humans are born good - a result of Natural Law. How does this connect to grace and forgiveness?
The Natural Law states that everything has a purpose as seen through its design. God created humans to be good by nature however, we were also given free will. Humans have the choice between choosing wrong and right. Because of human intellect, this leads to sin. Regardless of sin, God is willing to forgive and to show his Grace despite the little we give back to him. His forgiveness and grace makes us clean and new thus reviving our original state of goodness.
Caring For God’s Creation (CST Principle)
The responsibility to take care of life on earth
- Protect the planet and its people
- The three R’s (reduce, reuse, recycle)
- Help resolve current environmental affairs and human conflicts
Rights and Responsibilities (CST Principle)
The freedoms and obligations that humans are entitled to and must follow
- You have the right to life
- It’s your responsibility to take care of the environment and the people around you
Life and Dignity of a Human Person (CST Principle)
Every human being has the right to life and basic necessities for survival since we are made in the likeness of Christ
- Stand up against bullying and other forms of hate
- Appreciate our lives that God gave us
Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers (CST Principle)
The importance of valuing and respecting the contribution of all workers
- Employers provide faire wages
- Equal opportunities for all and a safe working environment
Call to Family, Community, and Participation (CST Principle)
Recognizes the life of humanity and not only as sacred but also as social and active
- Maintaining healthy family relationships
- Helping your peers with work
Options for the Vulnerable and Poor (CST Principle)
Helping those who are less fortunate than you
- Volunteering at food banks and homeless shelters
- Aiding them financially and spiritually
Solidarity (CST Principle)
Everyone belongs to one human family regardless of their race, gender, or other personal factors
- Fighting for each other’s rights
- Minimizing conflicts between communities
- Encouraging people to offer help
Encylicals
Papal letters sent to all bishops of the Roman Catholic Church
- Makes statements about the official Church teachings
Laudato Si (Importance)
Latin for “Praised Be”
The letter is addressed to every person living on this planet. It’s a call for a global dialogue about how we are shaping the future of our planet through our daily actions and decisions.
Venial Sin vs Mortal Sin
Mortal Sin: Complete break in one’s relationship with God
- Making a conscious decision to turn away from God’s offer of love
- Ex. Murder, Slander, Adultery
Venial Sin: Does not completely separate us from God, but can slowly distance our relationship with him
- Ex. Lying, Rude/Dishonest behaviour
