Religion 12/6/25

What does ‘Rerum Novarum’ translate to?

Of New Things

Who was it written by?

Pope Leo 8

When was it written?

15/5/1891

What are the key ideas?

How to humanely treat the working class

What was happening at the time it was written?

The Industrial Revolution

What are the rights of workers that are outlined in this document?

Fair wage, the right to unionise, & opposing child labour.

What does ‘Gaudium et Spes’ translate to?

The joys & the hopes

Who was it written by?

Pope Paul 6 in 1965

What are the key ideas & importance?

• Human dignity - Everyone is made in the image of God thus has equal rights.

• The church & the modern world - The church listens to & engages with the joys & sufferings of all people, so that it never separate from the world.

• Community & the common good - Everyone must work together for the common good.

• Social justice & peace - The church must encourage justice & challenge suffering to help as many people as possible.

• Marriage & family - Marriage & family is sacred.

• Work, economy, & development - The economy must not exploit anyone.

What are the 7 Catholic Social Teaching Principles?

1. Dignity

2. Solidarity

3. The common good

4. The option for the poor

5. Peace

6. Creation & the environment

7. The dignity of work & participation

What is the see, judge, act model & it’s purpose?

It is the steps that are taken to promote social justice & help people use their values in real situations.