Vocab.

Question 0

Beatitudes

Answer 0

Jesus’ teachings about the path to true happiness. Depict the actions and attitudes that the followers of Christ should have.

Question 1

Basic rights

Answer 1

Rights that all people posses because of their very nature as humans; inalienable rights

Question 2

Breakdown in Community

Answer 2

Lack of a stable family life, regular schooling and support services from other adults

Question 3

Feminization of poverty

Answer 3

The trend that results in more women and dependent children living in poverty than men

Question 4

Catholic Social Teaching

Answer 4

The body of official church documents written by church leaders in response to various social, political, and economic issues.

Question 5

Church

Answer 5

The community of faithful who through Holy Baptism are nourished and become the Body of Christ

Question 6

Common Good

Answer 6

A long-standing Christian belief stating that society should be organized so that all people are given the opportunities to reach their fulfillment fully and easily

Question 7

Covenant

Answer 7

A solemn promise or agreement made between 2 parties; another word for testament

Question 8

Dignity

Answer 8

The respect owed to all humans because they’re made in Gods image

Question 9

Domestic Violence

Answer 9

Physical or psychological abuse within a family setting

Question 10

Sexism

Answer 10

Discrimination and injustice based in gender differences

Question 11

Encyclical

Answer 11

An official letter to the whole church written by the Pope

Question 12

Exploitation

Answer 12

Using other living creatures for our purposes without respecting their God-given dignity

Question 13

Fixed Income

Answer 13

The income that remains much the same each year after year, such as social security or pension payments

Question 14

Patriarchy

Answer 14

A society in which the dominant power is in the hands of a select group of men

Question 15

Incarnation

Answer 15

When Jesus became man and was still God at the same time

Question 16

Interdependent

Answer 16

Reliance on one another for survival and well being

Question 17

Jubilee Year

Answer 17

Once ever 50 years in the old Testament. All debts forgiven. Land restored to its original owners

Question 18

Kingdom of God

Answer 18

God’s reign of justice love and peace

Question 19

Physical Quality of Life Index

Answer 19

Combination of a country’s infant mortality rate, life expectancy and literacy rates

Question 20

Respect

Answer 20

Appreciation and value of people as they are

Question 21

Simple Living

Answer 21

A way of life in which a person uses only what’s needed out of respect and resources

Question 22

Throwaway Society

Answer 22

A society in which it is acceptable to squander valuable materials and products

Question 23

Relationship Violence

Answer 23

Physical or psychological abuse that occurs in the context of a relationship such as dating or marriage

Question 24

Marginalization

Answer 24

The process in which groups of people are excluded by the wider society

Question 25

Spirals of Violence

Answer 25

An injustice which leads to violence with more violence, violence that builds on violence