Christian Living and Catholic Social Teaching

A set of 20 practice flashcards reviewing key concepts of the Church's mission, Catholic Social Teaching, and Christian Social Responsibility.

What does the concept of Imago Dei refer to according to Genesis 1:26?

It refers to human beings created in the image and likeness of God as the ultimate creation of God, endowed with dignity and the responsibility to be caretakers of His creation.

What is Christian Social Responsibility as defined in the lecture notes?

It is the obligation of an individual or group to act for the benefit of society at large, using God-given gifts, freedom, and influence to make society better.

How does PCP II 83 describe a Christian's duty toward suffering, poverty, and injustice?

A Christian cannot be indifferent to them; while suffering cannot be completely rooted out on earth, it is diminished by overcoming evil with good and sharing the burdens of fellow human beings.

According to Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 69), how has God revealed Himself to man?

God has revealed Himself to man by gradually communicating His own mystery in deeds and in words.

Why is the Church defined as a mystery according to CFC 1445-1446?

Because its origin, ongoing life, and final goal involve the very Self of the Triune God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

What are the four Scriptural images of the Church presented in the notes?

The People of God, the Body of Christ, the Temple of the Holy Spirit, and the Kingdom of God in the process.

What are the Four Marks of the Church?

One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic.

What is the structure of Apostolic Succession according to CLMOTC?

The Pope is the successor of Peter, and the Bishops are the successors of the Apostles.

What are the three components of the Triple Mission of the Church?

The Prophetic Mission, the Priestly Mission, and the Kingly Mission.

In the 'Two Feet of Love in Action', how do Charitable Works differ from Social Justice?

Charitable Works meet immediate basic needs and aid individuals directly, whereas Social Justice addresses root causes and structural dimensions of social, political, and economic problems.

What is the Magisterium in the Catholic Church?

The teaching authority of the Church through which the Pope and Bishops teach guidelines grounded on the Word of God.

What is the difference between an encyclical and a pastoral letter?

An encyclical (or papal letter) is written by the Pope to the universal Church, whereas a pastoral letter is written by bishops to the local Church.

What are the four sources of Catholic Social Teaching (CST)?

Sacred Scripture, Tradition, Reason, and Human Experience.

What three-step process for interpreting the signs of the times was introduced in Pope John XXIII's 1961 encyclical Mater et Magistra?

See (observe the situation with the eyes of Christ), Judge (reflect in the light of faith with the heart of Christ), and Act (respond in love and justice as Christ would act).

What are the two primary characteristics of Catholic Social Teaching (CST)?

Permanent (offering timeless fundamental values) and Developing (a steadily growing collection of principles creatively applied to changing historical situations).

What does the CST principle of Subsidiarity hold regarding government action?

It holds that functions of government should be performed at the lowest level possible as long as they can be performed adequately, with higher levels intervening only when necessary.

What is the CST principle of the Preferential Option for the Poor?

It calls for prioritizing those who are most in need and vulnerable, serving as the moral test of any society.

How does Gaudium et Spes 78 define Peace?

Peace is not merely an absence of war or a balance of power, but is rightly and appropriately called an enterprise of justice.

What does the CST principle of Economic Justice mandate?

The economy must serve people, and all persons have a right to dignified work, fair wages, and safe working conditions.

What does the CST principle of the Common Good require?

It requires considering the good of others and the whole human family when organizing society, prioritizing the good of the human family over commercial interests.