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Where do our Church Teachings come from?
Where do our Church Teachings come from?
Bible, Tradition, & interpretation of the signs of the times
What do the key encyclicals and pastoral letters address?
What do the key encyclicals and pastoral letters address?
Topics of social justice, human rights, and peace
What does USCCB stand for?
What does USCCB stand for?
The document titled 'On the Condition of Labor' was written by _____ in 1891.
The document titled 'On the Condition of Labor' was written by _____ in 1891.
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Name one key pastoral letter from the USCCB.
Name one key pastoral letter from the USCCB.
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Match the following encyclicals with their publication years:
Match the following encyclicals with their publication years:
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Pastoral letters are teaching documents from the Pope about social justice.
Pastoral letters are teaching documents from the Pope about social justice.
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What is the main purpose of the Social Doctrine of the Church?
What is the main purpose of the Social Doctrine of the Church?
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____ is the national Bishops' conference for the United States.
____ is the national Bishops' conference for the United States.
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Which of the following is NOT a theme of Catholic Social Teaching?
Which of the following is NOT a theme of Catholic Social Teaching?
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Study Notes
Church Teachings
- Church teachings come from the Bible, Tradition, and interpretation of the signs of the times.
- The Church's social doctrine is a body of teaching on economic & social matters, including moral judgments & demands for action in favor of the marginalized.
Encyclicals and Pastoral Letters
- Encyclicals are teaching documents from the Pope on social justice, human rights, and peace.
- Pastoral Letters are documents written by national conferences of bishops about social justice issues.
Key Encyclicals
- On the Condition of Labor by Leo XIII (1891)
- Peace on Earth by John XXIII (1963)
- On Human Work by John Paul II (1981)
- Laudato Si' by Pope Francis (2015)
Key Pastoral Letters from the USCCB
- Brothers and Sisters to Us (1979)
- The Challenge of Peace: God’s Promise and Our Response (1983)
- Economic Justice for All (1986)
- Confronting a Culture of Violence (1994)
- A Culture of Life and the Penalty of Death (2005)
USCCB
- Stands for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
- Website is available online
Vatican Website
- Website is available online
- URL for Vatican website is: http://www.vatican.va/offices/papal_docs_list.html
- It lists all Encyclicals
Catholicism Overview
- If you're looking for an overview of the beliefs and practices of Catholicism, browse the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Church Document Activity
- Students will work in small groups to learn about a Church document:
- Group 1: On the Condition of Work (Rerum Novarum)
- Group 2: Peace on Earth (Pacem in Terris)
- Group 3: The Church in the Modern World (Gaudium et Spes)
- Group 4: Confronting a Culture of Violence
- Group 5: Economic Justice for All
- Group 6: Caritas in Veritae
Church Document Poster
- Each group will prepare a poster that:
- Outlines the document’s main points.
- Defines and explains key concepts.
- Explains how the concepts apply to modern life.
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Explore the key teachings of the Church and significant encyclicals that address social justice, human rights, and peace. This quiz covers foundational documents from the Pope and national bishops' conferences, providing insights into the Church's social doctrine and its impact on marginalized communities.
