Lopez Unit 1 Test

Divine Revelation

God’s self-communication discernible through salvation history the fullness of which is found in Jesus Christ.

Tradition

How the Gospel has been passed down and transmitted.

Encyclicals

Papal teachings in the genre of letters address to the Church.

Catechism

Summary of official Church teachings.

What does Pope Francis say is the power that changes the course of history?

Closeness, poverty, and concreteness

Church

Remember that “church” are inseparably:

1. the entire People of God

2. the diocese or the local church

3. the assembly of people gathered for liturgy

The Nicene Creed recognizes the Church as One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic

Corporal Works of Mercy

Charitable actions that respond to people’s needs and show respect for human dignity. 

Covenant

A solemn agreement between human beings (or between God and humans) in which mutual commitments are made.

The Fall

Also known as the Fall from Grace or the Fall of Humanity. This is the biblical revelation about the origins of sin and evil in the world.

New Law

This is the Divine Law revealed in the NT through the life and teachings of Jesus Christ and through the Apostles.  The New Law perfects and fulfills the Old Law.

Old Law

This is the Divine Law revealed in the OT best defined in the Ten Commandments and the rest of the Law of Moses.

Original Justice

This is the original harmonious state in which humans and God and with other humans.  Original sin messed this all up. 

Original Sin

This is the sin in which we lost original justice. It is going against our own programming.

Social Justice

The defense of human dignity by ensuring the essential human needs are met and that essential human rights are protected for all people.

Common Good

These are the benefits collectively shared by a number of People in a community.  The common good is promoted when social conditions allow for basic needs to be met.

Subsidiarity

The basis of this principle is that the people who have the best knowledge of what needs to be done in a particular location are those who actually live there (Local).

Human Dignity

The Church teaches that because all humans are created in the image and likeness of God (and because of the Incarnation) each individual maintains an inherent dignity and an infinite worth.

Family, Community, Participation

Because of human dignity, our primary right is to that of life. To participate in this right, we also have certain responsibilities that we must fulfill.  Rights require responsibilities.

Preferential Option for the Poor
and the Vulnerable

The rationale for this theme is that as Jesus championed the cause of the Poor (both materially and spiritually), so also his followers are called to do the same.

Stewardship

Caretaking means watching over something for another during the other’s absence. Stewardship is much more involved because it means accepting full Responsibility for that which is in your care.

Solidarity

when we recognize another’s need and then commit ourselves to action-we are moved to action to make positive changes.  Solidarity also involves a sense of mutuality, a two-way relationship with both sides giving and receiving.

Dignity of Work

The economy must serve people, not the other way around. Work is more than a way to make a living; it is a form of continuing participation in God’s creation.