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What central theme does Catholic social teaching primarily address?
What central theme does Catholic social teaching primarily address?
- Environmental conservation
- Personal wealth and prosperity
- Human dignity and the common good (correct)
- Religious rituals and practices
What is the 'preferential option for the poor'?
What is the 'preferential option for the poor'?
- A theological doctrine on prayer
- A focus on maximizing profits
- A moral test based on the status of the vulnerable (correct)
- A way to measure economic growth
According to Gaudium et Spes, what does the Church express solidarity with?
According to Gaudium et Spes, what does the Church express solidarity with?
- The global elite
- Only other religions
- The entire world, especially the poor (correct)
- Wealthy individuals only
What does the Catholic teaching suggest about individuals' rights to Earth’s goods?
What does the Catholic teaching suggest about individuals' rights to Earth’s goods?
Which aspect of poverty is highlighted by the Beatitudes?
Which aspect of poverty is highlighted by the Beatitudes?
Which statement reflects the Church’s view on aiding the poor according to Catholic social teaching?
Which statement reflects the Church’s view on aiding the poor according to Catholic social teaching?
Which Beatitude suggests that humility is valued?
Which Beatitude suggests that humility is valued?
What does the Church’s love for the poor relate to, according to the content?
What does the Church’s love for the poor relate to, according to the content?
What are the Corporal Works of Mercy designed to do?
What are the Corporal Works of Mercy designed to do?
Who is referred to as 'the Pope of the Poor'?
Who is referred to as 'the Pope of the Poor'?
Which group serves as the lead social service and development ministry of the Catholic Church in the Philippines?
Which group serves as the lead social service and development ministry of the Catholic Church in the Philippines?
What does the call to serve the poor signify in the context of Christianity?
What does the call to serve the poor signify in the context of Christianity?
Which of the following is NOT one of the identified Corporal Works of Mercy?
Which of the following is NOT one of the identified Corporal Works of Mercy?
What does the term 'Religious Fundamentalism' imply?
What does the term 'Religious Fundamentalism' imply?
What aspect of the Church does the term 'Church of the Poor' relate to?
What aspect of the Church does the term 'Church of the Poor' relate to?
Among the teachings of Pope Francis, which of the following was mentioned?
Among the teachings of Pope Francis, which of the following was mentioned?
How does compassion relate to charity according to the content?
How does compassion relate to charity according to the content?
What is one of the effects of the growth of Fundamentalist groups mentioned?
What is one of the effects of the growth of Fundamentalist groups mentioned?
Which of the following best describes the Spiritual Works of Mercy?
Which of the following best describes the Spiritual Works of Mercy?
What did the Church acknowledge regarding its failures as mentioned in the content?
What did the Church acknowledge regarding its failures as mentioned in the content?
What vision did the Second Plenary Council of the Philippines express?
What vision did the Second Plenary Council of the Philippines express?
What does the Catholic Church permit regarding the veneration of images?
What does the Catholic Church permit regarding the veneration of images?
What is the response to the claim that eating blood is prohibited for Christians?
What is the response to the claim that eating blood is prohibited for Christians?
How does the Church view Mary in relation to God?
How does the Church view Mary in relation to God?
What change does the Catholic Church attribute to moving the Sabbath to Sunday?
What change does the Catholic Church attribute to moving the Sabbath to Sunday?
What does the term 'Ecumenism' signify in a religious context?
What does the term 'Ecumenism' signify in a religious context?
What is one of the Church's responses to fundamentalist attacks?
What is one of the Church's responses to fundamentalist attacks?
What does the Church hope to achieve with interreligious dialogue, according to John Paul II?
What does the Church hope to achieve with interreligious dialogue, according to John Paul II?
Which scripture supports the belief that Jesus is divine?
Which scripture supports the belief that Jesus is divine?
Which aspect is essential for defense against fundamentalist attacks?
Which aspect is essential for defense against fundamentalist attacks?
What is a significant effect of ignorance among ordinary Catholics?
What is a significant effect of ignorance among ordinary Catholics?
What does the term 'oikoumene' refer to in the context of Ecumenism?
What does the term 'oikoumene' refer to in the context of Ecumenism?
What is the Church's stance on the assertion that Jesus was 'just a man'?
What is the Church's stance on the assertion that Jesus was 'just a man'?
What does the Church encourage to make liturgies and prayer meetings more attractive?
What does the Church encourage to make liturgies and prayer meetings more attractive?
How has the Church been affected by fundamentalist attacks?
How has the Church been affected by fundamentalist attacks?
Flashcards
Catholic Social Teaching (CST)
Catholic Social Teaching (CST)
A set of teachings from the Catholic tradition about building a just society and living with compassion for others.
Preferential Option for the Poor
Preferential Option for the Poor
A core principle of Catholic social teaching that emphasizes the moral imperative to care for the most vulnerable members of society.
Gaudium et Spes
Gaudium et Spes
The Pastoral Constitution of the Church, which affirms the Church's solidarity with the world, especially those who are poor.
Right to Possess Sufficient Goods
Right to Possess Sufficient Goods
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Duty to Help the Poor
Duty to Help the Poor
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Beatitudes
Beatitudes
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Church's Love for the Poor (Beatitudes)
Church's Love for the Poor (Beatitudes)
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Blessed are the Poor in Spirit
Blessed are the Poor in Spirit
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Corporal Works of Mercy
Corporal Works of Mercy
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Spiritual Works of Mercy
Spiritual Works of Mercy
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Compassion for the Poor
Compassion for the Poor
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Justice vs. Charity
Justice vs. Charity
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Radical Call to Serve
Radical Call to Serve
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The Church of the Poor & For the Poor
The Church of the Poor & For the Poor
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Caritas Manila
Caritas Manila
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Evangelical Poverty
Evangelical Poverty
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Religious Fundamentalism
Religious Fundamentalism
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The Church's Failure
The Church's Failure
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Protestant Missionaries in the Philippines
Protestant Missionaries in the Philippines
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Iglesia ni Cristo (INC)
Iglesia ni Cristo (INC)
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Hunger for Christ
Hunger for Christ
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Catholics Turning Away
Catholics Turning Away
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PCP II's Vision
PCP II's Vision
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What is the common fundamentalist attack regarding statues?
What is the common fundamentalist attack regarding statues?
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How does the Church defend the use of images?
How does the Church defend the use of images?
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What is the fundamentalist attack regarding eating blood?
What is the fundamentalist attack regarding eating blood?
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How does the Church respond to the blood-eating attack?
How does the Church respond to the blood-eating attack?
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What is the fundamentalist attack regarding Mary?
What is the fundamentalist attack regarding Mary?
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How does the Church respond to the attack on Mary's title?
How does the Church respond to the attack on Mary's title?
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What is the fundamentalist attack regarding the Sabbath?
What is the fundamentalist attack regarding the Sabbath?
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How does the Church respond to the Sabbath attack?
How does the Church respond to the Sabbath attack?
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What is the fundamentalist attack regarding Jesus' divinity?
What is the fundamentalist attack regarding Jesus' divinity?
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How does the Church respond to the attack on Jesus' divinity?
How does the Church respond to the attack on Jesus' divinity?
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What is ecumenism?
What is ecumenism?
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What are the challenges to ecumenism in the Philippines?
What are the challenges to ecumenism in the Philippines?
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What is the Church's response to the challenges of ecumenism?
What is the Church's response to the challenges of ecumenism?
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What is the Church's vision for interreligious dialogue?
What is the Church's vision for interreligious dialogue?
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What is the Church's ultimate goal regarding ecumenism?
What is the Church's ultimate goal regarding ecumenism?
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Study Notes
Catholic Social Teaching and Response to Poverty
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Catholic Social Teaching (CST) is a body of doctrine focusing on human dignity and the common good in society. It outlines writings and teachings within the Roman Catholic tradition on building just societies and living connected lives.
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Preferential Option for the Poor: CST emphasizes how the most vulnerable members of society are faring as a crucial moral test, particularly in a world with growing prosperity for some and pervasive poverty for others.
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Gaudium et Spes: This pastoral constitution declares the Church's solidarity with the world, especially the poor, stating that the joys, hopes, griefs, and anxieties of all people, including the poor and afflicted, are the joys, hopes, griefs, and anxieties of Christ's followers.
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God and Human Responsibility: The Church teaches that humans have a right to basic necessities from resources made available by God's creation, and a responsibility to help those in extreme need. This includes helping those in extreme need with resources from others' abundance.
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The Beatitudes: These teachings by Jesus Christ illustrate the qualities and attitudes valued in the Kingdom of Heaven and are the foundation for the Church's care for the poor.
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Works of Mercy: These actions, both corporal (physical needs) and spiritual (emotional and mental needs), respond to human needs, including feeding the hungry, giving drink to the thirsty, clothing the naked, visiting the imprisoned, sheltering the homeless, visiting the sick, burying the dead, instructing the ignorant, counseling the doubtful, admonishing sinners, bearing wrongs patiently, forgiving offenses willingly, comforting the afflicted, and praying for the living and the dead.
The Church and Religious Fundamentalism
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Religious Fundamentalism: This movement emphasizes literal interpretations of the Bible as the basis for Christian beliefs and conduct. There is a concern they may undermine the core Christian message and make it into a social and political agenda only.
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Challenge to Catholic Faith: Fundamentalist groups exploit the spiritual hunger of some Catholics. This, along with a lack of faith knowledge amongst some, makes it challenging for Catholics to defend their beliefs and can lead to conversion to fundamentalist sects.
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Common Attacks and Responses: The Church addresses common fundamentalist attacks on Catholic doctrines like veneration of images (distinguished from idol worship), the consumption of blood, the role of Mary, and the change of the Sabbath.
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Ecumenism: The Church actively seeks ecumenical dialogue to foster closer relationships with other Christian denominations to promote Christian unity. This is difficult in the Philippines context due to recent fundamentalist actions.
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Challenges to Ecumenism in the Philippines: The Church faces challenges in educating Catholics to defend their faith, reaching out to marginalized communities, and making faith practice more attractive while empowering lay evangelizers.
The Church of the Poor
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Pope Francis: Pope Francis, known as the "Pope of the Poor," has emphasized poverty and creation themes, fostering a vision of a Church that is for and with the poor to actively participate, alongside with them.
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Church in the Philippines (PCP II): The Second Plenary Council of the Philippines advocates for the Church being "of the poor" and "for the poor," emphasizing the practice of evangelical poverty, special love for the poor, the vindication of their rights, and giving them preferential attention.
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Caritas Manila: A non-profit organization established from this emphasis, serving as a social service and development ministry in the Philippines.
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Conclusion: The Church recognizes its own responsibility and continues to work for the liberation of the poor and expresses its commitment to serving them.
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Explore the essential principles of Catholic Social Teaching (CST) and its application in addressing poverty issues. This quiz examines the Preferential Option for the Poor and how CST emphasizes solidarity with the marginalized. Delve into teachings such as Gaudium et Spes to understand the Church's perspective on human dignity and responsibility.
