Gross Domestic Product
dollar value of all the goods and services produced in a country in a given year
-the one indicator of the economic health of a country
-the Church calls us to share our recourses
common good
-the good that is collectively shared by a number of people and is beneficial for all members if a given community
Thinking about all people, not just one group
paschal mystery
-the work of salvation accomplished by Jesus through his life, Passion, death, resurrection, and ascension
mystery of faith
divine revelation
-God's self-communication through scripture and tradition
Both scripture and tradition make up a single deposit of the Word of God
social doctrine of the church
-Body of teachings from the Church on economic and social matters including moral judgements and demands for action in favor of those being harmed
social encyclicals
-teaching document from the Pope about topics of social justice, human rights, and peace
Rerum Novarum, on the coundition ofi labor (Pope Leo)
-first modern encyclical
Came out during the industrial revolution about workers rights
-named the problem (conditions workers were facing were bad)
-effects of unchecked capitalism
USCCB
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
pastoral letters
Documents written by the national conferences of bishops teaching about social justice issues
catechism of the Catholic church
-book that conveys the essential and fundamental content of Catholic faith and morals in a complete and summery way
justice
-the cardinal virtue concerned with the rights and duties within religion
-the commitment, as well as the actions and attitudes that flow from the commitment, to ensure that all persons- particularly people who are poor and oppressed- receive what is due to them
subsidiary
all social bodies exist for the sake of the individual so that what individuals are able to do, society should not take over, and what small societies can do, larger societies should not take over.
universal destination of goods
the Catholic Church professes that the goods of creation are destined for mankind as a whole, but also recognizes the individual right to private property.
stewardship
the careful and responsible management of someone or something that has been entrusted to a person's care
Catholic social teachings
life and dignity of the human person
call to family, community, and participation
rights and responsibilities
option for the poor and vulnerable
dignity of work and rights of workers
solidarity
care for God’s creation
sin
Any deliberate offense against God in word, deed, or desire
3 elements to determine the morality of a human act
-object: specific thing the person is choosing to do (the action)
-intention: reasoning behind the sin (what are they going for/ hoping happens)
-circumstances: what surrounds the act
cooperation in the sins of others
-a sin that we engage/ cooperate with
by participating directly and voluntarily in them
-by ordering, advising., praising, or approving them
-by not disclosing or not hindering them wen we have an obligation to do so
-by protecting evil- doers
structures of sin
-social structures that block justice and fail to protect human life and human rights
-the result of the personal sin of individuals, and lead to personal sins of others
social structures
the internal institutionalized relationships built up by persons living within a group (such as a family or community) especially with regard to the hierarchical organization of status and to the rule and principles regulating behavior
John Paul II on structures of can
rooted in personal sin of individuals
Result of interconnected choices of many people, not just one person
Root causes are "all consuming desire for profit and the thirst of power" (selfishness) Modern society avoids calling such structures structure of sins, but change is more likely to occur when they are spoken of in ethical terms that challenge individual's morality
circle of social action
awareness: Learning statistics and stories about the social issue
analysis: about processing the data you've received and identifying root causes of the problem by looking at trends within the stories
action: considering the root causes and thinking about the steps that can be taken to improve the issue
discernment
-The ability to judge well
-listening for God's call in our lives
works of charity
Actions that can be taken (could invite others to participate in as well) that respond to an immediate need
works of justice
Actions that seeks to change structures of sin and build structures of greater justice
role of the state
must govern citizens and respect boundaries of religion
role of the citizen
contributes to the material and spiritual good of society in a meaningful way
-be involved in political life (voting, staying informed, advocating)
role of economic institutions in society
all economic institutions should serve the common good
Businesses are about more then creating goods and services
rights of the church
freedom to preach Gospel
-freedom to provide public worship and administer Sacraments
-freedom to determine structure and organization
-freedom to select, educate, and appoint its ministry
-freedom to develop associations for educational, cultural, health care, and other works of charity and justice'
-does not align itself with any political party or candidate
-religious freedom is for all religions
civil
the bond that unites a people under the same laws and rules and provides a sense of inclusion, belonging, identity, unity and structure, worth, confidence, transcendence, and purpose.
three branches of government
-legislature: makes laws
-executive: carries out laws
-judicial: evaluate laws
conscientious objection
not every law is morally right
-breaking the law when it it morally wrong
reparation
Making amends for something one did wrong that caused hard to another person or led to loss
restitution
Making things right with another person or people who have been harmed by an injustice, or returning or replacing what rightfully belongs to another
consistent life ethic
theology which emphasizes that issues relating to respecting the sacredness of life are widespread
Cardinal Joseph Bernardin
describes that all threats to human life are related and should be linked to promoting life
Conscience
interior voice that guides human reason and divine law that leads to
culture of life
society that holds all life sacred, from conception to natural death
culture of death and causes
society that does not hold human life sacred in all its stages.
misunderstanding of of human freedom
when materialism is at the center of our lives
John Paul II’s building a culture of life
church must proclaim the Gospel of Jesus which embraces the sanity of life
-prayer and worship are crucial in our faith journey
-works of charity: service builds friendship and solidarity
-civil leaders make choices that support life but laws are not the only way to protect life
-ways to form our conscious
-prayer
-learning
-reflection
-nurturing friendship (community!)
direct abortion
abortion performed by any means to intentiolly end a pregnancy and the life of an unborn child
indirect abortion
a situation where the mother needs treatment for a critical illness that indirectly results in the death of an unborn child
principle of double effect
-applied when an otherwise legitimate act also causes an effect one is morally obligated to avoid
1. original act is either good or morally neutral
Person committing the act intends the good effect of the act and not the ill effect that results form it either as a means to the good or an end itself
Good effect outweighs the bad effect, and the person carrying out the action exercises due diligence to minimize the ha
euthanasia
a direct action, or deliberate lack of action, that causes the death of a person who has a disability, is sick, or dying
Extraordinary means to prolong life
-anything other than food and water
-heart pacemakers
-special breathing apparatuses
-medications whose only use is to prolong life
ordinary means to prolong life
food and water
marks of the church
one
holy
catholic
apostolic
one
unity
-Holy Spirit unites all and dwells with those who believe
-common worship: unites us through ritual practices around the world
creed
demonstrates our unity in belief, spoken together at mass
heresy
denial of essential truths
apostasy
Abandonment of faith
schism
rift of unity; often referring to new branches of Christianity forming
ecumenism
-practice t try to restore unity among Christians throughout the world
-two goals
Achieve better understanding among different people with different traditions and beliefs
Cooperate in various fields (service to the poor, interpreting the Bible)
holy
church lives in union with Jesus Christ, the source of holiness
grace
-received in the Sacraments
free and loving gift from God
Experience grace through prayer
communion of saints
we have people who have been living witnesses of how to try to live a holy life
example of holiness
universal call to holiness
all people are called to be holy
-holiness is expected from all people
catholic
universal or general
Church seeks to embrace diversity rather than erasing it
Anyone can convert
Seeks to value the lives of all humans
ecumenical council
Meeting of bishops from various Christian denominations to discuss issues of faith and practice
apostolic
the church chases its tradition directly from the apostles
apostle
-one who is sent
-all are called
Loving God and humanity, trying to do good in the world, being a source of light and love for others
evangelization
we have all been sent to share Christ's message in word and deed; we are called to lead our culture into the world Christ envisioned
laity
those who are not ordained
-called to live out the Gospel in word and deed
main takeaway from ‘listening to people you disagree with’
-understanding the importance that you disagree with someone’s idea, not the actual person
-dialogue is not the same thing as debate
main takeaway from ‘voting rights’
main takeaway from ‘abortion’
main takeaway from ‘sexual abuse in the Catholic Church’