17 Questions
Why does the text state that the work of a janitor is not less in dignity than the work of a vice-president?
The text states this to highlight that all work, regardless of status or pay, is dignified because it is done by a human who values their own dignity.
What does the text suggest happens to a person's dignity when they are unemployed and not needed?
Being unemployed and not needed takes away the dignity from a person.
What is the main message of the text regarding the importance of work?
The text emphasizes that all types of work have dignity and value because they serve the individual and others, rather than the other way around.
Why is it important to remember that 'work is for man, and not man for work'?
It is important to remember this to prevent individuals from becoming slaves to their work and to ensure that work serves the person's needs, family, and the opportunity to serve others.
What distinction does the DoCat make regarding work and life?
The DoCat distinguishes work as part of life but not life itself.
How does the text describe the role of technology in relation to human effort in work?
The text mentions that while technology can make work easier, it can never replace the value of human effort in any endeavor.
What does the Catholic Church emphasize regarding the purpose of work for individuals?
The Catholic Church emphasizes that work should provide means to meet personal and family needs, serve others, pursue self-realization, and develop talents without overshadowing the true goals of human existence.
To be able to work, to have work, and to be able to accomplish something for oneself and for others is a great source of ______ for many people.
happiness
To be unemployed, not to be needed, takes the dignity away from a person.' Work, therefore, is a means to promote the ______ of the human being.
dignity
There is dignity in work, not because it gives a person a high pay and/or impressive benefits, because one stays in an elegant office, or because he deals with important people or does many good things. There is dignity in work, first of all, because it is done by a human who knows and values his own ______.
dignity
Therefore, the work of the janitor is not less in dignity than the work of the ______.
vice-president
If work is meant for such great purpose, the work that one does should not go against basic human rights and principles and should not make a worker feel degraded or ______ upon.
trampled
Life is worth ______
living
Even people with disabilities are able to find meaning and purpose in their lives because of ______ that they can do
work
Work has value because of the human being who ______ it
does
The goal of human life is not to pile up money or to earn a ______
reputation
Whatever work a human being does, it is important to remember that 'work is for man, and not man for ______'
work
This quiz explores the relationship between human dignity and work, emphasizing the importance of work in human existence. It references the DoCat, a book and digital application aimed at young people, to discuss the significance of work in upholding human dignity.
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