Catholic Social Teachings and Encyclicals

These flashcards cover key concepts and teachings from various encyclicals and Catholic Social Teachings essential for understanding the Church's perspective on social issues.

An encyclical by Pope Leo XIII addressing issues of industrialization, urbanization, and workers' rights while responding to the rise of capitalism.

Rerum Novarum

A principle taught in Quadragesimo Anno that matters should be handled by the lowest authority capable of addressing them, ensuring local control.

Principle of Subsidiarity

An encyclical by Pope John XXIII focusing on peace and explaining that true peace is founded on truth, justice, charity, and freedom.

Pacem in Terris

The idea presented in Populorum Progressio that development should be holistic, addressing the needs of the whole person and society.

Integral Development

A preferential love and attention to those who are poor, a key theme in Catholic Social Teaching as highlighted in Gaudium et Spes.

Option for the Poor

The essential part of the Church's mission that involves working for justice and the transformation of the world, as per Octogesima Adveniens.

Justice in Catholic Faith

The concept explained in Laborem Exercens that the dignity of work stems from the fact that humans are made in the image of God.

Dignity of Work

The idea emphasized in Evangelium Vitae which opposes the 'culture of death' and affirms the value and dignity of every human life.

Culture of Life

The responsibility to respect and share the Earth's resources, a major theme in Laudato Si by Pope Francis.

Stewardship of Creation

A sin that originates from social structures and situations that promote injustice or violate human dignity.

Social Sin