2014 fall exam Flashcards
catholic social teaching
teaching of the church that examines human society in light of the Gospel and the Church Tradition for the purpose of guiding Christians as they carry on the mission of Jesus in the world.
social justuce
“The respect for the human person and the rights that flow from human dignity and guarantee it…society must provide conditions that allow ppl to obtain what is their due, according to their nature and vocation”
the 7 themes of the catholic social teaching
- the life and dignity of the human person
- call to family, community, and participation
- rights and responsibilities
- the option for the poor and vulnerable
- the dignity of work and rights of workers
- solidarity
- care for God’s creation
Catholic Relief Services (crs) mission?
promote human development by responding to major emergencies, disease, poverty. nurturing peaceful and just societies
catholic charities of nola mission?
support unaccompanied children from federal government to support catholic charities
Missionary of the Sacred Heart of Jesus mission?
immigration reform and stop human trafficking
2 feet of justice
social justice and charitable work
catholic campaign for human development
poverty level
jr. class service project
poverty
rebuild center at st. Joseph’s Harry Thompson center working w/ Lantern Light Missionary Sisters
to believe in the possibility that what one wants can actually happen
hope
each person is responsible for their own life and self
individualism
realizing when you are helping others, you are helping yourself
enlightened self- interest
the feeling of another’s pain and understands and wants to help them
compassion
to will good for another
love
(opposite of love) seeking things for yourself while disregarding the good of others and causing suffering
selfishness
basic goodness of human beings that comes from always being loved by God
human dignity
the state of perfect communion with the Holy Trinity
heaven
ability to choose what to do
free will
inherited tendency to reject their humanity as created in God’s image
Original Sin
wrongful actions or omissions that humans choose to commit
personal sin
transforming the love of God. it is the reason of dope and suffering
grace
important connection between love of God and love of neighbor
prophets
born into slavery, eventually became a prophet of her own time, she had unshakable faith in God.
Sojourner Truth
establishment of loving relationships among human beings, God, and creation of life so it can flourish in the way God intends.
justice