Freedom definition
right to speak / think without restraint
Justice
Virtue that gives each person their due in the distribution of goods, upholding what is fair
What are the Types of justice ?
Social - Fairness and duty to one another in society
Distributive - Society owes to its members for the common good (ex. food, shelter)
Contributive - Owe to society for the common good (ex. taxes)
Commutative - Owed between people (ex. money exchange)
what is Biblical justice ?
Justice based on the Bible - linked with qualities such as “mercy,” “steadfast love,” and “fidelity.”
what is a Principle ?
Principle : Rule of good behavior
what is Morality ?
principles concerning the difference between right and wrong
what is a Social gospel ?
How to treat each other based on the good news preached by Jesus
what is Common good ?
A specific ‘good’ that is beneficial to all members of society
refers to all the social conditions that allow us to reach our fulfillment more fully and more easily
respect for the person
the social well-being and development of the group
peace
what is human law vs natural law ?
Human law: Legislation imposed by Human authority (Criminal laws, collecting taxes, traffic laws)
Natural law: Moral law instituted by God - gives humankind the opportunity to work towards the good in all things (Thou shall not kill, care for creation, sex is for marriage)
what are the types of sin?
Venial, Mortal, Personal, social, omission, commission
what is venail vs mortal sin
venial : Injure relationship with god
mortal : "spiritual" death of the soul (separation from God).
how do you know that a sin is mortal?
sin is grave in matter
committed with full knowledge
committed with deliberate consent
personal vs social sin
Personal : offense against reason, right and truth
Social : Sin against rights and freedoms of people
omission vs commision
omission : Things you should do but you don’t
commission : Things you should not do but do anyway
what are the 7 deadly sins and their antidotes?
pride (a: humility) envy (gratitude) anger (forgiveness) sloth (diligence) greed (generosity) gluttony (self-discipline) lust (chastity)
what are the ten catholic social teachings (list)
human dignity, rights and duties, community and common good, option for the poor, solidarity, role of government, economic justice, peace promotion, participation, stewardship for creation
what are the traits of human dignity ? (7)
-created in image of god, -called to happiness and holiness -have freedom -moral (right and wrong) -passions + feelings -have a conscience -able to sin
what is an example of each catholic social teaching?
Human dignity
being unbiased, standing up against racism
Rights and duties
Rights : right to education
Duties : Civil, political, Economic, social
Community and common good
cleaning up litter in a park
Option for the poor
donating to help reduce poverty
Solidarity
volunteering to help people in need
what is a saint?
person recognized to have high degree of holiness to God - passed and canonized by Christian Church
what are The five steps to sainthood ?
Wait 5 years : (allows for passed grieving)
Become servant of god : (congregation for the causes of saints)
Proof of heroic virtue : (investigation, holy life)
1st miracle / beatification : (miracle of instant healing not explained by science- theologians approves - pope makes final decision
2nd miracle / canonization : attributed to prayers
What does a saint do / purpose ?
Appointed as protector, patron of cause, bridge between people and God.
Feast day: day given to a saint to be celebrated
Saints given a prayer upon canonization
What saint has personally impacted you and why ?
St. Marguerite D’Youville has impacted my life because she has the charism of work, and the power to do. She was one of the founders of the sisters of charity in Montreal, and she worked to provide housing for the poor. Because of her hardworking and generous actions in her life, she gives me motivation and courage to do the same, even if it is difficult. I know that when I do things to help the poor, sick, and destitute, such as donating, she is proud of me and is watching over me.