module 1 vocabulary call to justice

advocate

a person who argues for or supports a cause or group

agape love

the kind of love that is spiritual and unselfish; the love God for human beings and human

beings for God. A universal, unconditional love.

catholic relief services

the international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community, based in the United States

charity

a social service in which people respond to the symptoms of a problem

communism

a system where property and resources are shared by everyone, classless society

culture of love

an environment that promotes unity, inclusion and acceptance as the norm.

discern

a prayerful way of making important life decisions by carefully considering your choices, such as your vocation or studies

empathy

the ability to understand and share the feelings of another

fair trade

a movement that ensures producers get fair prices, are treated ethically

holy

connected to God or has special value because it is considered divine

homogeneity

of the same or kind of nature, of uniform structure or composition throughout

human dignity

each individual as a person created in the image and likeness of God and should be treated as such

human rights

the basic freedoms and protections that every person has in order to live with dignity and grow as a human being

interdependent

everything is connected and depends on each other, especially in nature and the environment

intolerance

refusing to respect different opinions, beliefs, or people

justice

efforts that create long-term change by fixing the root causes of social problems, especially by improving unfair systems or institutions

liberation theology

a Christian teaching that focuses on freeing people from oppression (social, economic, and political)

marginalize

People labeled as outside the norm and pushed aside

old testament

the part of the Bible that tells how God revealed himself to the Israelites and prepares for the coming of the New Testament

oppression

unjust or cruel use of authority or power.

prejudice

forming a judgment about a person or group before knowing the facts

root cause

the main reason a problem or injustice exists

sacred

something that is highly valued, special, holy.

safe migration

a government that helps people forced to leave their homes and provides them with food, housing, and aid to reunite with family

scripture

the collection of sacred writings, inspired by God, accepted by Jews and Christians, recognized by the Church as the Bible

see, judge, act

a decision-making method introduced in Catholic social teaching that is both practical and spiritual in nature.

special olympics

a non-profit organization with the goal of giving opportunities to develop physical skills, courage, joy, and friendship to everyone.

• free healthcare

• provide inclusivity

• providing skills to advocate

catholic workers movement

non-profit that gives free shelter, food, essentials, and publishes content with the focus of charity and justice.

jesuit volunteer corps

non-profit that puts young adult volunteers in year-long community service roles to work in low income populations

social justice

treating everyone fairly by meeting their basic needs and protecting their rights

social structures

the systems and rules in a society that shape how people live

solidarity

standing with and supporting people who are poor, powerless, or treated unfairly

theology

study of God and all creation in relation to God

tradition

the process of handing down the Gospel

trinity

The central mystery of the Christian faith that God exists as a communion of Divine Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

universal declaration of human rights

created after world war I and the holocaust, a document listing the human rights that should be universally given to every person

womb to womb

human life should be protected is sacred and should be protected at every stage of life no matter the age

see

recognize and identify root causes

judge

reflect on how you think and feel on the injustices observed

act

decide what can be done to address the injustice (on a personal, local, and global level)

pope francis

first Jesuit and Latin American pope known for approach of social justice

ezekiel

zechariah

Dom Helder Camara

archbishop from brazil and one of the founders of latin america’s liberation theology movement

Pope Benedict XVI

german theologian who served as head of catholic church from 2005 to 2013, became first pope to resign in nearly 600 years.

Eleanor Roosevelt

former first lady and human rights activist, chaired the un human rights commission that drafted the declaration

Deacon Steve Swope

a deacon in the archdiocese of atlanta

Frederick Buechner

Christian author his famous idea that vocation is where your personal joy meets the world's deep needs

Mother Teresa

Catholic nun who founded the Missionaries of Charity to provide direct, compassionate care to the world's most vulnerable people

charity action

responds to immediate needs by providing necessary services like food, clothing, and shelter

catholic charities

non profit that feeds hungry, provide support to the sick, and is open to immigrants. mission is to stand up for what is right.

big brother big sister

non-profit that pairs a “big” with a “little” for one on one mentoring