Spring Semester Exam

Kairos

A moment of divine opportunity or God's timing.

Jurisdiction

Legal or authoritative power to make decisions.

Imago Dei

Latin for 'Image of God'; the belief that humans reflect God's nature.

Solidarity

Unity and commitment to the common good, especially with the poor and vulnerable.

Kinship

Deep connection that recognizes shared humanity and mutual belonging.

Toxic Shame

A destructive sense of unworthiness that undermines personal dignity.

Father Wounds

Emotional or psychological scars caused by a father's absence or harm.

Servant Leadership

Leading through service to others, modeled after Christ.

Power

The ability to act, influence, or make change; can be used justly or unjustly.

Compassion

Deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering, with a desire to help.

Life and Dignity of the Human Person

Core Catholic teaching that every person is sacred.

Call to Family, Community, and Participation

The human person is social and thrives in community.

(Luke 10:29)

Scripture questioning 'Who is my neighbor?' before the Good Samaritan story.

(Acts 2:42)

Early Christian community devoted to teaching, fellowship, and prayer.

Dignity of Work and Rights of Workers

Work is a form of participation in God's creation and must be respected.

Solidarity and Peace Making

Pursuing justice and peace through unity and love.

(Mark 2:27)

'The sabbath was made for man, not man for the sabbath.'

(Luke 22:49-52)

Jesus stops violence during his arrest, modeling peace.

Option for the Poor and Vulnerable

Preferential treatment for the marginalized in society.

Rights and Responsibilities

Every right comes with a corresponding duty.

(Psalm 10:12-18)

God defends the afflicted and the fatherless.

(Acts 4:32)

Early believers shared everything in common, living in solidarity.

Care for God's Creation

Stewardship of the earth as a moral responsibility.

Natural Law

Moral order established by reason and rooted in human nature.

Vocation

One's calling or purpose in life, often seen as a call to serve.

(Genesis 9:15)

God's covenant with Noah, symbolizing care for all creation.

Dignity

The inherent worth of each person, grounded in being made in God's image.

Community

A group of people living and growing together in mutual support.

Redlining

Discriminatory practice denying services to certain neighborhoods.

Common Good

Social conditions that allow people to reach their full potential.

Fair Trade

Ethical commerce ensuring fair wages and labor conditions.

Domestic Church

The family as the first and fundamental community of faith.

Just Working Conditions

Safe, respectful workplaces with fair compensation.

Consistent Ethic of Life

Respect for life at all stages, from conception to natural death.

Rerum Novarum

1891 encyclical defending workers' rights and social justice.

Redemption

Christ's saving act of love that frees us from sin.

Reconciliation

Restoring relationships and peace, with God and others.

Explicit Violence

Physical or visible acts of harm or oppression.

Hidden Violence

Structural or systemic injustice that harms people indirectly.

Right

A just claim or entitlement based on human dignity.

Pacifism

Opposition to all forms of violence; commitment to peace.

Shalom

Hebrew for peace; connotes wholeness and right relationship.

Responsibility

Duty to act justly and uphold the dignity of others.

Equality

Treating all people as having the same worth and rights.

Indifference

Lack of concern for others, especially those suffering.

Dominance

Exercise of power or control, often unjust or oppressive.

Stewardship

Careful and responsible management of resources entrusted by God.

Fr. Boyle

Jesuit priest and founder of Homeboy Industries, advocate for gang intervention.

Globalization

The interconnectedness of the world's economies, cultures, and people.

Integrity of Creation

The wholeness and interdependence of all created life.

A Place at the Table

Symbol of inclusion and equal participation in society.

Reciprocal

Mutual exchange; give-and-take in relationships.

Fr. Rutilio Grande, SJ

Jesuit priest and martyr in El Salvador who fought for justice.

La Matanza

The 1932 massacre in El Salvador targeting indigenous people and dissenters.

El Salvador

Country in Central America with a history of civil war and martyrs.

St. Oscar Romero

Archbishop and martyr who spoke out against violence and injustice.

Guerillas

Armed rebels, often involved in political uprisings.

Martyr

One who dies for their faith or principles.