Catholic Social Teaching: Human Dignity

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What does the principle of human dignity state?

Every human being has inherent dignity being created according to the image and likeness of God and is worthy of respect.

According to the principle of respect for human life, when is human life considered sacred?

From the moment of its conception until its natural end.

What does the principle of association emphasize about human beings?

That every human being is by nature a social being and lives in a community.

What is the basic unit of a community or society according to the text?

The family. Signup and view all the answers

How is human dignity described according to the text?

It is not gained by what one does or achieves in life, but is inherently given by God when creating a human being. Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle of participation?

The principle of participation states that human beings have the right and duty to participate in the creation of a just society. Signup and view all the answers

What is the foundation of the principle of preferential option for the poor and vulnerable?

The foundation of the principle is the story of the Last Judgment in Matthew 25:31-46. Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle of solidarity about?

The principle of solidarity is about loving and serving one another, looking after the well-being of every member of the human family. Signup and view all the answers

What does the principle of stewardship call us to do?

The principle of stewardship calls us to respect God's creation, care for it, and make it productive for our own good and the good of our neighbor. Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle of subsidiarity about?

The principle of subsidiarity is about giving aid or assistance in a way that is neither too much nor too little, and allowing lower levels of institutions to address issues closer to them. Signup and view all the answers

The principle of participation states that we human beings have the better right and duty to ______ in the creation of a just society

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It is every individual's right and duty to ______ in any activity that could help one experience fulfillment for him/her

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The principle of preferential option for the poor and vulnerable is founded on the story of the Last Judgment in Matthew 25:31-46 wherein all Christ explicitly told the people that serving those who are in need is equivalent to serving Jesus ______

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The principle of solidarity states that we human beings belong to one family and therefore, we are expected to love and ______ one another

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The principle of stewardship states that we have to respect God our Creator by caring for and cultivating his wonderful creation which he entrusted to us being his ______

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The principle of association states that every human being is by nature a ______ being

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People live in a ______

community Signup and view all the answers

The basic unit of a community or society is the ______

family Signup and view all the answers

Human life, from the moment of its conception until its natural end, is ______

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Everyone, regardless of gender, age, nationality, color, economic status, and belief, is of great value and is worthy of ______

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Study Notes

Human Dignity and Principles

Human dignity states that every human being, regardless of gender, age, nationality, color, economic status, and belief, is of great value and worthy of respect.
Human life is considered sacred from the moment of its conception until its natural end.

Principles of Human Life

The principle of respect for human life emphasizes the sacredness of human life from conception to natural end.
The principle of association emphasizes that every human being is by nature a social being.
The basic unit of a community or society is the family.

Principles of Human Interaction

The principle of participation states that humans have the better right and duty to participate in the creation of a just society.
The principle of participation also emphasizes that every individual has the right and duty to participate in any activity that could help them experience fulfillment.
The principle of solidarity states that humans belong to one family and are expected to love and care for one another.
The principle of stewardship calls humans to respect God our Creator by caring for and cultivating his wonderful creation, as our steward.

The principle of preferential option for the poor and vulnerable is founded on the story of the Last Judgment in Matthew 25:31-46, where serving those in need is equivalent to serving Jesus Christ.
The principle of subsidiarity emphasizes the importance of respecting the autonomy of smaller groups and communities in a larger society.

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Explore the principle of human dignity in Catholic Social Teaching, which emphasizes the inherent worth and value of every individual regardless of various attributes such as gender, age, nationality, and economic status. Understand the concept of human dignity as being rooted in the image and likeness of God.