Theology Midterm

what are some benefits of gratitude?

- benefits are endless
- mental health being improved, relationships with God being strengthened, and your optimism is increased
- shows the true colors of you as a human being

triage

the medical screening of patients to determine their relative priority of need and the proper place of treatment

acrid

having an irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell

insuperable

impossible to overcome

what are the corporal works of mercy?

1. feed the hungry
2. give drink to the thirsty
3. give alms to the poor
4. shelter the homeless
5. visit the sick
6. visit the prisoners
7. bury the dead

what are the spiritual works of mercy

1. Counsel the doubtful
2. Instruct the ignorant
3. Admonish the sinners
4. Forgive all injuries
5. Pray for the living and the dead
6. comfort the sorrowful
7. bear wrongs patiently

What is Pope Francis' real name?

Jorge Mario Bergoglio

how old is Pope Francis?

85

What country was Pope Francis born in?

Argentina

what number Pope is Pope Francis?

266

when was Pope Francis chosen to be Pope?

March of 2013

what are some of Pope Francis' "firsts?"

- first pope from Argentina and South America
- first pope to be a member of the society of Jesus
- first pope to visit the Arabian Peninsula
- first Jesuit pope to choose the name Francis

why was Pope Francis' election unusual?

- because Pope Benedict had resigned, and at the time was still alive, so Pope Francis was then elected

from whom did Pope Francis choose his name?

Saint Francis of Assissi

interesting facts about Pope Francis :

- he originally trained to be a chemical technician
- he used to be a bouncer at a bar
- his first international visit was to Brazil
- he made the cover of the Rolling Stone magazine

what is Pope Francis known for?

his constant concern for the poor and trying to make everyone feel welcome at Church

where does Pope Francis live?

St. Martha House
- he has his own room, but he prefers a more communal building so he can interact with others in a natural way

why did Pope Benedict resign?

"lack of strength of mind and body" because of his advanced old age

Pope Francis' travels

- by traveling the world, he is able to show that he cares about Catholics and all people around the world
- in the process, he is able to address a society of social justice issues

what does CST stand for?

Catholic Social Teaching

CST is made of writings by.....

Popes and other catholic leaders, usually bishops

what makes these writings "catholic?"

often these writings are encyclicals, Church documents

What is an encyclical?

long letters written by the pope to the whole church and the world

what makes these encyclicals "social?"

they are about issues that affect society

why is CST seen as radical?

if everyone put the CST into action it would transform the world

CST reads "the sign of the times" in the light of ...

scripture

quote by St. Ambrose that Pope Paul VI used in his encyclical :

"the Earth belongs to everyone not to the rich"

CST has been around since ...

the Bible

Modern CST has been around since 1891. What happened in 1891 that motivated Pope Leo XIII to speak out?

as oppressed worked demanded justice and rich employers rejected

CST still changes the world. What is the quote from Pope Francis that is challenging to today's world?

"money must serve, not rule"

"We all have dignity because.....

we are created in God's image" (Imago Dei)

every person is due ..

respect

the "option for the poor" means that .....

we should choose to put the poorest and most vulnerable people first

how does this way of thinking turn society on its head?

usually the rich and powerful are first

what does "common good" mean?

everyone is included with a right and responsibility to promote the community's good and to benefit from it. we are thinking what is best for everyone, not just a few

social justice

the virtue that inspires a person to work alone and with others in order to make the world a better place for everyone, especially those who are most vulnerable and in need

what clear teachings does the church have regarding social justice?

Catholic Social Teachings (the Church's biggest secret)

vulnerable

those who are in need of special care, support, or protection because they could be easily hurt in some way

who are the vulnerable?

-the mentally ill
-prisoners
-old people
-children
- those with special needs

3 popes that wrote CST docs :

St. John Paul II
Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Francis

Rerum Novarum

the dignity of work and the importance of protecting workers' rights

Fratelli Tutti

-released on 10/4/20
- feast day of Saint Francis of Assissi
- focuses on the importance of relationships

what is the english title of Fratelli Tutti?

"On Fraternity and Social Friendship"

what does Fratelli Tutti Mean?

"Brothers and Sisters All"

loss of historical consciousness

- How past, present, and future are thought to be connected
- Understanding of the temporality of historical experience
- Being displaced by modern self-understanding by scientific rationality
- Loss is the decline in intellectual respect for the consciousness

throwaway culture

- An economy strongly influenced by consumers
- Effects could be impact on land, biodiversity loss, energy, water consumption, and end of life pollution
- Examples include plastic straws, bags, etc

stalled expansion of human rights

-Human rights have not moved beyond where they are now and where they should be.
- People should be respected in more ways

fear of immigrants

- Fear of immigrants can motivate people to be disrespectful
- Not happening in America

Superficiality of digital connections

- Online is relied on when in reality we need in real life social interactions and what we can get out of it
- Online can damage our social skills
- Superficial means only the outside

who is the president of the US?

Joe Biden

Who is the governor of Pennsylvania?

Josh Shapiro

who is the mayor of Pennsylvania?

Jim Kenney

Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship ; A Call to Political Responsibility

this is a title of a document produced by the USCCB on the political responsibility of catholics

what does USCCB stand for?

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

what does the document of Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship tell us?

in the Catholic tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue, and participation in political life is a moral obligation
- we are called to participate according to our position and role in life

what are some examples of participation in political life?

- voting
- going to jury duty
- obeying laws
- being informed
- running for office

What are the 7 Themes of CST?

1. Life and Dignity of the Human Person
2. Call to Family, Community, and Participation
3. Rights and Responsibilities
4. Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
5. The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers
6. Solidarity
7. Care for God's Creation

what is a theme?

a central belief, idea, or value that gives meaning to a work

the seven themes of CST are...

the central beliefs that give meaning to the teachings
- these themes guide the Church in its mission of peace and justice in the world

Life and Dignity of the Human Person

- my human dignity comes from God because I am created in God's image. Therefore, I must treat others with respect and fairness because God created them, too
- Jesus is the ideal model for us when we are considering how to treat others "WWJD" (what would Jesus do?)

Jesus is someone who...

- cares about the vulnerable and less fortunate
-cares about the sinners
-respects everyone
-preachers the good news of God
-heals
- died for us to live

Why do human beings have "God-given" dignity?

Because we are loved by God and created by Him in His image and likeness. Imago Dei.

What motivates people, at times, to not respect the dignity of others?

Being motivated by selfishness, fear, or hate.

What can take away a person's dignity?

Nothing can take away a person's dignity..

Because of this, what are Christians called? And what does that actually mean?

Christians are called to respect and protect human life and dignity. This means allowing people to live, and allowing others to live to the full extent possible, experiencing all that God intends for them in the physical, social, mental, and spiritual aspects of their lives.

Why is this theme seen as the "most fundamental theme" of CST?

Because it is the one by which Catholicism judges the morality of social institutions and policy decisions, and it is the one on which all the other themes are based.

what does the Option for the Poor and Vulnerable call us to do?

1. look at the world from the perspective of the marginalized
2. be a voice for those who are often unheard

marginalized

to be seen as unimportant or powerless, on the "outside" of society

marginalized groups :

-senior citizens
-those who have special needs
-women
-the homeless

In what is "special concern for the poor and vulnerable" rooted?

universal destination of goods.

what does the universal destination of goods mean?

The earth and all of its goods belong to God and he intends for them to provide for all - not just a few. *it is not right that few should have so much and others have so little

Why does God call humanity to put the needs of the poor and vulnerable 1st?

because their needs are greater

does this mean that the poor are better than anyone else?

No this does not mean that they are better than other people, it is simply meant for them to be the main focus since they are in greater need of things for survival

The Preferential Option for the Poor has 2 parts. What is the 1st part?

freely choosing to become friends or partners with those who are poor and taking on their problems as our problems.

How can people who are poor and vulnerable themselves go by this in their lives?

Standing by each other and helping each other.

what is the second part of the preferential option for the poor?

a commitment to take action to transform any injustices that prevent them from realizing their God-given dignity. *this is COMPASSION - feeling motivated to do something about the problems of others, even if they are not yours. Making a commitment to take action to change/challenege injustice when/where we can.

What should we do if social policies or community attitudes don't support this way of thinking and living?

We need to educate ourselves! We need to advocate (speak up) for change in those policies or attitudes.

Define "fair trade."

An organized social movement and market-based approach that aims to help producers in developing countries to obtain living wages for their labor. (a poor agricultural country that is seeking to become more advanced economically and socially) obtain living and fair wages for the farmers and workers who produced

What is spiritual poverty?

People who are spiritually poor lack a positive relationship with God, and they also may lack positive relationships with other people, even if their lives look great on the outside. We cannot tell who is suffering on the inside by the look of them on the outside.

How can we help people who suffer from spiritual poverty?

We can respond to this with the love and compassion of Christ. We can help with our friendship and caring. We can show them how to have a relationship with God through prayer and the Sacraments, and we can also help them develop the skills that are necessary to have healthy relationships with other people.

Call to Family, Community, and Participation

- human beings are not only sacred, but also social, meaning that they are created to participate in and create communities

what is one of the first things Jesus did in his ministry?

-was from a community
-we see him connecting with others throughout Gospel stories

Our first experience of community comes from our \___.

families

what do our families serve as?

a "training ground" for how to live well in the larger society

as social beings, we have....

a responsibility to contribute to our communities by helping others in need and being positive members of our community

Rights and Responsibilities

- this theme reminds us that as human beings we all have basic rights. We also have responsibilities to ourselves and to the communities in which we belong

every person has a fundamental right to life and ..

a right to those things required for human decency

what are those things required for human decency?

-we have a right to practice or faith
- we have a right to choose the life we want for ourselves
-food, water, shelter, medicine, love, support, kindness, education, clothes

the dignity of work and rights of workers ..

the basis of determining the value of human work is the fact that the one that is doing the work is a person

Human work has a dignity that must be respected

1. workers should be treated with respect by employers and coworkers
2. human work should make a positive contribution to individuals, the community, and the world

care for creation ensures ...

that we don't neglect, but protect and respect the gift that is our natural environment (including animals!!!)

Pope Francis the theme of care for creation in which encyclical of his?

Laudato Si

why is it not surprising that Pope Francis would address the environment?

1. he has a background in science
2. he chose his name after St. Francis of Assissi
3. the environment is an important issue now, the time in which he is pope

systematic

done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.

ample

more than enough

baneful

a source of harm or destruction; harmful, destructive

immense

very large or great; beyond ordinary means of measurement

Luddite

a person opposed to increased industrialization or new technology

consumerism

the protection or promotion of the interests of consumers.

despoiled

having been robbed and destroyed by force and violence