CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING

Question 1

What is cst

Answer 1

A collection of principle that guide catholics on how to live out their faith in society

Question 2

What does cst emphasise

Answer 2

Justice dignity and care for the vulnerable, rooted in teachings of Jesus and the church

Question 3

What’s a quote that pope Francis said about the earth and the rich

Answer 3

“The earth belongs to everyone not just the rich”

Question 4

Matthew 25:40 (brothers…me)
What does it show

Answer 4

“Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me”

Care for the poor and vulnerable

Question 5

Luke 10:27 (neighbour)

Answer 5

“Love thy neighbour as yourself”

Question 6

What is rerum novarum

Answer 6

An encyclical by pope Leo XIII in 1891 which began cst

Question 7

What does rerum novarum address

Answer 7

The right of workers and the poor during the Industrial Revolution

Question 8

What are the key principles of cst (8)

Answer 8

• dignity of the human person
• common good
• preferential option for the poor
• solidarity
• stewardship of creation
• right and responsibilities
• dignity of work and rights of workers
• promotion of peace

Question 9

Dignity of the human person? CST (2p)

Answer 9

• every person is created in gods image and deserves respect regardless race gender or background
• human dignity is the foundation of cst and all moral decisions

Question 10

Common good? CST (2p)

Answer 10

• society should prioritise the well being of all not just individuals
• promotes equality and access to essential resources like education and healthcare

Question 11

Preferential option for the poor cst (2p)

Answer 11

• Catholic are called to prioritise the needs of the poor and vulnerable
• reflects jesuses compassion for marginalised groups

Question 12

Solidarity CST (2p)

Answer 12

• all people are interconnected and catholics should act in unity with others especially those suffering injustice
• encourages promoting peace and social justice globally

Question 13

Stewardship of creation CST (2p)

Answer 13

• god entrusts humans with the care of the earth
• CST enphasizes environmental sustainability and responsibility for future gens

Question 14

Right and responsibilities CST

Answer 14

• every person has fundamental rights
• people have responsibilities to contribute to the common good

Question 15

Dignity of work CST

Answer 15

• Work is a form of participation in gods creation and should respect human dignity
• CST supports fair wages safe working condition and the right To unionise

Question 16

ProMotion of peace ? CST

Answer 16

• peace isn’t just the absence of war but involves justice and reconciliation
• CST calls for peace making efforts, addressing the root cause of conflict

Question 17

What does CST stress the importance of

Answer 17

Family as the basic unit of society and supports policies that strengthen family life

Question 18

Eg of a charity that follows CST

Answer 18

CAFOD apply CST by supporting development projects , disaster relief and advocacy for the poor

Question 19

KEY DOCCUMENTS IN CST

Answer 19

• rerum novarum (1891)
• gadium et spes (1965)
• laudato si (2015)

Question 20

What is the gadium et spes

Answer 20

Second Vatican council document emphasising the churches role in modern society