Chapter 2 Test Religion 3

The Church's social doctrine, which is articulated as she interprets events in the course of history, with the assistance of the Holy Spirit, in the light of the truth of Revelation.

Catholic Social Teaching

The official teaching authority of the church.

Magisterium

Moral knowledge written in every human heart and that every human person innately possesses. It is universal, permanent, and unchanging.

Natural Law

An economic and political system in which trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit.

Capitalism

A social-economic system based on the common ownership of the means of production and exchange of wealth.

Socialism

A social or political system in which all economic and social activity is controlled by a totalitarian government dominated by a single political party.

Communism

The virtue of social charity, friendship, and responsible sharing whereby the interdependence among all people is recognized.

Solidarity

The proper use of the gifts God has given us, in particular, the care for creation that will allow the earth and its resources to flourish and last for future generations.

Stewardship

The moral principle that large organizations or governments should not interfere with, or take over, responsibilities that can be administered by individuals and local organizations, but rather should support them, always with a focus on the common good.

Subsidiarity

salvation of souls

The real reason we get involved is for the _________________.

To build God's kingdom.

What is the end goal? _______________.

Because of sin, human societies will always carry a sense of injustice.

Why can we not achieve the end goal here on earth? ________________.

1. Principles for Reflection
2. Criteria for Judgement
3. Guidelines for Actions

List the three Elements of Catholic Social Teaching

Magisterium

The _____________ has formed the Church's social doctrine by reflecting/studying the Church's history with guidance from the Holy Spirit

Moral Law

The foundation of Social Teaching is based around ________________, which accounts for a person's duties and essential rights.

1. Natural Law
2. God

That which is written into the very nature of humanity and established by reason so that all men and women can come to know it without any special external revelation, though ___________ ultimately comes from ___________.

1. Universal- it applies to all people in all places and all times
2. Permanent- it will never end
3. Unchanging- it will never alter

List the 3 essential teachings of Natural Law

Genesis

The book of ___________- focuses on the dignity of humans, having a social nature written into their beings

1. Deuteronomy
2. Leviticus

The Books of ______________ and ___________ God performs justice

Exodus

In this book of the Old Testament we get examples of God caring for the oppressed _______________

Ten Commandments

Justice is a theme throughout the __________________

Jesus Christ

________________ is the fulfillment of God's justice and charity for humanity

1. The Sermon on the Mount
2. The Greatest Commandments
3. The Parable of the Good Samaritan
4. The Parable of the Last Judgment

List the 4 main stories we can look at that give examples of how Jesus performs and calls us to perform justice

Sacred tradition

Jesus' mission did not end with his death, rather it was carried on by the Church and teachings of the ________________

Pope Leo XIII

The Church's modern social teachings originate from who? _______________

Laissez-Faire capitalism

Marx was reacting to ________________________

Socialism

Pope Leo XIII believed Marx's brand of ___________ would subordinate the people to their government which would undermine human dignity

Atheistic Communism

This idea was proven when __________________________, took over the Soviet Union

"Rerum Novarum"

Pope Leo XIII wrote his encyclical titled "_____________________" (On Capital and Labor)

1. Life and Dignity of the Human Person
2. Call to Family, Community, and Participation
3. Rights and Responsibilities
4. Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
5. The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers
6. Solidarity
7. Stewardship

List the 7 themes of Catholic Social Teaching

1. Equal dignity
2. The Principle of Subsidiarity

What are the Two Other Principles of Catholic Social Teaching?