Unit 3 Test Review: Catholic Social Teachings and Virtues

Dignity of Human Person

The worth of an individual regardless of their social standing, race, circumstances or any other characteristic.

Solidarity

The recognition of our interconnectedness and urging us to work together for the common good.

Stewardship of Creation

Humans are responsible to protect earth and all of its inhabitants as God's creation.

Participation

The duty of all individuals to actively engage in society, seeking the common good and fulfilling their responsibilities.

Economic Justice

Economy must serve people, not the other way around.

Common Good

The rights of an individual to have personal possessions and community resources must be balanced with the disadvantaged and dispossessed.

Preferential Option for the Poor

Prioritizing the needs of poor, disadvantaged and vulnerable people in society.

Subsidiary and Role of Government

The state is a tool to promote human dignity, protect human rights, and develop the common good.

Virtues

Habits that help us maintain moral balance, live a happier life, and do better in our relationships.

Prudence

The virtue that helps us use practical reason to determine our true good in every circumstance and to choose the right method of achieving that good.

Justice

The virtue that consists in the constant and firm will to give what is due to god and neighbor.

Temperance

The virtue that moderates the attraction of pleasures and gives balance in the use of created goods.

Fortitude

The virtue that produces courage in difficulties and steadiness in the pursuit of the good.

Faith

The virtue that helps us believe in what we cannot see, trust in what we cannot prove, and hold on when everything around us feels uncertain.

Hope

The virtue that lifts our eyes toward the future, gives us strength in suffering, and reminds us that darkness is never the end.

Love

The virtue that moves us to care for others above ourselves, to forgive, to give, and to live with compassion.

Moral decision-making process

The steps include See, Judge, Act, and Evaluate.

Moral decision

A decision that can impact self, god, and others.

Storge

Familial love.

Philia

Friendship love (chosen).

Eros

Passionate love/attraction (not dirty or sinful, but holy and good).

Agape

Selfless, unconditional, mature, self-sacrificial love.

Yakhal

A term related to hope or expectation.

Qavah

A term related to waiting or longing.

Elpis

A term related to hope.

Yakhal

to wait for (like in the story of Noah and the ark, as the flood waters recede, Noah had to yakhal for weeks)

Qavah

to wait (the feeling of tension and expectation while you wait for something to happen)

Elpis

hope or anticipation

Optimism

a general belief that things will turn out well, usually based on a positive attitude or past experiences

Hope

is deeper, the trust that good can come even in difficult situations, often rooted in faith and not just circumstances

Informed conscience

one guided by truth, reason, and moral teaching (especially through scripture, prayer and/or church teaching)

Ill-informed conscience

lacks proper guidance, which can lead someone to make harmful or selfish decisions without fully understanding right from wrong

Disciple of Jesus

to follow his teachings, live by his example of love, service, and faithfulness to God, and to spread his message through actions and words

Mary as a disciple

Mary was seen as the first and most faithful disciple because she said yes to god's plan (at the annunciation), supported jesus throughout his life, and remained faithful even at the cross. She was called to bear christ into the world and to continue believing and trusting in god's will no matter how hard it became.

Jesus and the Poor

Jesus says that the poor are blessed ('Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven' - Matthew 5:3) and teaches that how we treat the poor is how we treat him. He calls us to care for the poor, lift them up, and stand in solidarity with them.

Saint Paul

Saint Paul was a former persecutor of christians who had a dramatic conversion after encountering Jesus. He became one of the most important apostles, spreading christianity to the Gentile (non-Jewish) world. His story shows that anyone can change and be used by God, no matter their past. He also wrote many letters (Epistles) in the New Testament that guide Christian faith today.

Christ-like love

is not just an emotion, it is also a decision - love in this context is a conscious choice to act lovingly regardless of feelings

Desires what is best for the other

it seeks the well-being and growth of others even if it costs them personally

Understands and accepts emotions

it emphasizes with the other, sharing both joy and sadness

Generosity in love

it gives freely without worrying about being repaid

Unconditional love

it loves another unconditionally, not caring about physical appearance or wealth

Patient and forgiving love

it offers forgiveness willingly, and waits for others

Self-care in love

it recognizes the importance of self care before serving others

Facing hardships for love

it faces the hardships it needs for the sake of love but avoids unnecessary suffering

The cross

is the symbol of Christ-like love, representing selfless love and sacrifice

Global injustice example

Pick one and read up on it answering the who, what, when, where, why, and how questions about the issue.

Test makeup

MULTIPLE CHOICE, TRUE AND FALSE, SHORT ANSWER, ONE LONG ANSWER