Social Justice Flashcards
(16 cards)
What is the “Preferential Option for the Poor” Catholic social justice teaching?
Ensuring help to those who need it
Eg. giving money to a poor person instead of a wealthy person
What is social justice?
Social Justice means that nobody is above the law. Everyone has equal rights and opportunities
What is the “Dignity of the Human Person” Catholic social justice teaching?
All humans are created equal
All humans should be treated as humans, not mistreated or sold into slavery
All humans deserve respect
What is the “Stewardship of Creation” Catholic social justice teaching?
Preserving the environment
“God gave us this earth as a gift, we are it’s caretakers”
What is the “Subsidiarity and Participation” Catholic social justice teaching?
Balancing responsibilities
Sharing roles and tasks
Having an equal opportunity
What is the “Common Good” Catholic social justice teaching?
Having good relationships with others
Community spirit
What is the “Solidarity” Catholic social justice teaching?
Being united as one
What are the Beatitudes?
8 teachings of Jesus on true happiness that all start: “Blessed are…”
What does “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” mean for us today?
Depend on God. Don’t let material things get in the way of loving God and others
What does “Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted” mean for us today?
Share other people’s sorrows and joy. Don’t sent yourself apart from others
What does “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land” mean for us today?
Learn to be gentle with people and things. Don’t try to get your way by violence or bullying
What does “Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied” mean for us today?
Work hard to make sure that all people are treated justly. Do what you can to change unjust conditions.
What does “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy” mean for us today?
Forgive others and ask their forgiveness. Let compassion, not anger, rule your life.
What does “Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God” mean for us today?
Turn your attention only toward what is good and right. Be faithful to God and God’s ways.
What does “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God” mean for us today?
Work to bring people together. Don’t contribute to quarrels and fights. Look for ways to solve things peacefully.
What does “Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” mean for us today?
In difficult times, keep trusting in God and standing up for what is right.
