Yankech Exam

What is our understanding of God rooted in?

the good

T or FChristians have their own set of ethics

true

What is the major characteristic that defines God's actions?

love

T or FGrace is undeserved

true

Why is grace gratuitous?

it is not earned

What is prevenient grace?

God's prior love

T or FWe can love others without being loved ourselves

false

Why do we do good?

God loved us first

What are Jesus's two greatest commandments?

love Godlove neighbor

How can we express our love of neighbor?

donating to NPOs and NGOs

Philanthropy is love of what?

humanity

What does philanthropy work toward?

the common good

What Christian idea is philanthropy closely related to?

love of neighbor

What type of agencies does philanthropy donate to?

ones that help humanity

What does charity address?

immediate issues

Is philanthropy or charity more strategic?

philanthropy

What does philanthropy address?

the cause of isseus

What does social justice say?

society should be more just

T or FJustice is different from equality

true

What does justice ensure?

fair treatment

In the analogy of giving a man a fish versus teaching him to fish, which is charity and which is philanthropy?

giving a fish is charity, teaching to fish is philanthropy

Who do NPOs serve?

communities

Are NPOs allowed to make a profit?

no

What is the difference between an NPO and an NGO?

NPOs are local, NGOs are international

What does 501(c)3 mean?

tax exempt

Philanthropic foundation

organization to dispose of an individual or group's wealth

Private or family foundations

give away a family's wealth

Public foundation

accept donations to give away

Here is a list of notes on the Roger Grein video

Adopted childHad cerebral palsyFrom suburb of cinciStayed busy as a kidWorked as a manager for many sports teams and mowed lawnsMother worked hard to encourage himBegan investingWent to UC and earned finance degreeFired from first banking jobDid peoples' tax returnsCoached girls softballTheir team played internationallyRoger lived faithAttended mass with teamWas not rudeDonated 10k to first college softball programWanted girls to have opportunitiesBecame a millionareDonated anonymouslyFunded habitat for huamnity, donated to NKU,Lost tons in market crash of 08Continued to work hard and living faithfullyFounded magnified givingOthers helped with his visionInspired othersMagnified giviging building founded with $1M grant

What does the Catholic Church say human naturally are?

social

T or FHumans being social just means we like to be with each other

false

What does it mean that humans are social?

we fundamentally need other people

According to the Church, what must we do to be our fullest selves?

be in society

What does God say about man being alone?

it is not good

Why does God create Eve?

to be a partner to Adam

What can we infer by Adam's statement about Eve of, "she is bone of my bone, flesh of my flesh"

they are equal

T or FAll life takes place in a network of relationships

true

What does Imago Dei mean?

in God's image

T or FWe share in God's nature

true

Why is everyone fundamentally equal?

we are all created in His image

What does God make us in in Genesis 1?

His image and likeness

What does God give us in Genesis 2?

a living soul

How does God give us a living soul in Genesis 2?

He breathes life into us

What are we formed to be in Wisdom 2?

imperishable

What are the 10 building blocks of Catholic Social Teaching?

human dignityrespect for lifeprinciple of associationprinciple of participationprotection for the poorsolidaritystewardshipsubsidiarityhuman equalitycommon good

What are the 6 steps of magnified giving?

establish the foundationexplore social causesresearch nonprofitsvolunteeringgrant application

Which criteria for choosing and NPO looks at where an organization's money goes?

stewardship

Which criteria for choosing and NPO is about how much you trust the organization?

trustworthiness

Which criteria for choosing an NPO revolves around how well an organization fits your morals?

values

What does it mean that sins are corporate?

sins of individuals are sins of the whole nation

Who does God threaten in Amos?

those who abuse power

Who does God grant special treatment to?

the poor

What is the only solution for the abuse of power against the poor

working for justice

What were parables used for?

teaching

What does parable engagement lead to?

deeper understanding

What is the main idea of most parables?

Kingdom of God

What can we learn from the table parable?

the low will be exalted

What can we learn from the parable of the Great Banquet?

we should include the poor

What can we learn from the parable of the Final Judgement?

what we do to those in need, we do to God

What are the two categories of the 10 commandments?

3 are about our relationship with God, 7 are about our relationship with other people

What are the Greatest Commandments?

love God, love your neighbor as yourself

What did Jesus mean by, "Pay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God"?

treat others according to the dignity they inherently have

What do the 3 commandments about God say in total?

give to God what is due to God

What do the 7 commandments about our neighbor say in total?

give to your neighbor what is due to them

What is justice?

giving people what they are due

What is justice not?

equality or fairness

What does the preferential option for the poor call for?

special help for the poor

What is justice?

rendering to someone their due

T or FJustice attacks dignity

false

What makes a society unjust?

if it does not protect dignity

T or FJustice understands that some people will have more than others

true

Although not everyone can have the same amount, what does justice want everyone to have?

enough to live a dignified life

What are the three types of justice?

legal, distributive, and commutative

What is legal justice?

relationship between individual and society

What is distributive justice?

relationship between society and the individual

What type of justice deals with the distribution of goods?

distributive justice

What is commutative justice?

relationship between individuals within society

What is relational subjectivity?

our need to be with others

T or FRelational subjectivity is a moral characteristic

true

What is society?

a group of people bound together by a principle of unity

What does it mean that humans are bound organically?

they are bound like organs and each person is important

T or FEach person in society is important

true

Why do humans form societies?

love of their own good, love of others, common good

What does social pluralism state?

components of a society are called to be a harmonious whole

What do the components of a society do to that society's characteristics?

preserve and develop

What is socialization?

participating in society

What is an example of socialization?

creating voluntary institutions

What is the means by which we are inducted into society?

socialization

What is social justice concerned with?

social, political, and economic aspects and the structural dimensions of problems

What allow people to obtain what they are due?

conditions

What three relationship dynamics are included in social justice?

society to itself, smaller society to larger society, larger society to smaller society

What does social justice want different components of a society to do?

work together to realize justice

What are structures?

societies that make up society

What is structuring?

how societies relate to each other

What is the goal of structuring?

common good

Is structures a noun or verb?

noun

Is structuring a noun or verb?

verb

Is classical justice homogenous or diverse?

homogeneous

Is social justice homogenous or diverse?

diverse

What is the difference between social justice and classical justice?

classical justice focuses on an individual in a society and social justice focuses on an individual in many societies