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What is defined as 'the moral virtue that consists in the constant and firm will to give their due to God and neighbor'?
What is defined as 'the moral virtue that consists in the constant and firm will to give their due to God and neighbor'?
- Mercy
- Charity
- Prudence
- Justice (correct)
How does a mature sense of justice react to criminal behavior?
How does a mature sense of justice react to criminal behavior?
- It wants to see the criminal punished (correct)
- It advocates for leniency based on background
- It ignores the behavior if it doesn't affect the individual
- It seeks rehabilitation for the offender only
What is the primary focus of the common good?
What is the primary focus of the common good?
- Promoting competition between individuals
- Maximizing individual wealth
- Limiting access to resources for control
- Ensuring the well-being of the individual and the group (correct)
What aspect of human experience does the need for justice stem from?
What aspect of human experience does the need for justice stem from?
What does the Catechism imply about justice and human rights?
What does the Catechism imply about justice and human rights?
Which characteristic is essential for a society aiming for the common good?
Which characteristic is essential for a society aiming for the common good?
How does the common good relate to the dignity of the human person?
How does the common good relate to the dignity of the human person?
What is the implication of God's relationship to justice according to the content?
What is the implication of God's relationship to justice according to the content?
What does the common good ensure regarding individual needs?
What does the common good ensure regarding individual needs?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a pressing issue requiring attention?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a pressing issue requiring attention?
What does achieving the common good allow individuals to do?
What does achieving the common good allow individuals to do?
Why might a child feel a sense of justice, according to the content?
Why might a child feel a sense of justice, according to the content?
What are Christians called to be sensitive to according to the content?
What are Christians called to be sensitive to according to the content?
What is one reason humans are called 'persons'?
What is one reason humans are called 'persons'?
What does the concept of free will allow humans to do?
What does the concept of free will allow humans to do?
How does humanity's fallen nature affect its ability to understand itself?
How does humanity's fallen nature affect its ability to understand itself?
What does the Church primarily draw her life from?
What does the Church primarily draw her life from?
What two aspects make up the nature of humans?
What two aspects make up the nature of humans?
What does the phrase 'only in Christ can you find your true identity' imply?
What does the phrase 'only in Christ can you find your true identity' imply?
Which of the following best describes the Church's relationship with humanity?
Which of the following best describes the Church's relationship with humanity?
What is depicted by the term 'Paschal Mystery'?
What is depicted by the term 'Paschal Mystery'?
How is the Church referred to in relation to its members as described in the content?
How is the Church referred to in relation to its members as described in the content?
What does St. Paul emphasize about the Church in his proclamation?
What does St. Paul emphasize about the Church in his proclamation?
Why is each human considered unique despite sharing a common nature?
Why is each human considered unique despite sharing a common nature?
In what way are humans considered social beings?
In what way are humans considered social beings?
Which metaphor is used to illustrate the relationship between Christ and the Church?
Which metaphor is used to illustrate the relationship between Christ and the Church?
How is salvation associated with the Church in the content provided?
How is salvation associated with the Church in the content provided?
In what way does the Church function as a listener?
In what way does the Church function as a listener?
What role does the Church play in human unity as suggested in the content?
What role does the Church play in human unity as suggested in the content?
What is the primary goal of a society oriented towards the common good?
What is the primary goal of a society oriented towards the common good?
How does the concept of common good relate to individual fulfillment?
How does the concept of common good relate to individual fulfillment?
What does the term 'common good' emphasize in a society?
What does the term 'common good' emphasize in a society?
In the context of the common good, charity is described as:
In the context of the common good, charity is described as:
Which statement about human existence is highlighted in relation to the common good?
Which statement about human existence is highlighted in relation to the common good?
What role does the common good play in society according to the provided content?
What role does the common good play in society according to the provided content?
What does the phrase 'the whole person' refer to in the context of the common good?
What does the phrase 'the whole person' refer to in the context of the common good?
Why is it important for the common good to focus on the needs of individuals?
Why is it important for the common good to focus on the needs of individuals?
Study Notes
Justice and the Human Experience
- Justice is the moral virtue of giving what is due to God and neighbor.
- This need for justice is inherent to the human experience.
- A child's sensitivity to inequality grows into a mature sense of justice in adulthood.
- A mature sense of justice seeks to see the criminal punished, the good rewarded, and the deprived satisfied.
Humanity's Inherent Dignity
- Humans are called "persons" because they are made in the image of God.
- Humans are a union of body and soul.
- Humans are not purely spiritual beings like angels.
- Humans possess free will, allowing them to make choices based on more than just instinct or impulse.
Redemption and Transformation
- Humanity's fallen nature is not overcome, but humanity is redeemed and transformed through Christ's Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension
- The Paschal Mystery reveals the true human identity in Christ.
The Church: A Model of Unity
- The Church is a community of sanctified believers, a sign and instrument of unity with God and humanity.
- The Church draws its life from Christ and becomes his Body.
- The Church is a guide and sign of unity for human societies.
The Church: A Family of God
- The Church is the Family of God, modelled by the Our Father prayer.
- Reborn by water and the Spirit in Baptism, all are united as brothers and sisters with God as their loving Father.
The Common Good
- The common good refers to the sum total of social conditions which allow people, either as groups or as individuals, to reach their fulfillment more fully and more easily.
- The common good is integral to the respect for life and dignity of every person.
- The establishment of a peaceful and just society is a key aspect of achieving the common good
- The common good is always oriented towards the progress of persons, ensuring their basic needs are met.
The Common Good: A Foundation for Fulfillment
- The common good begins with the needs of individuals.
- The common good is achieved through charity and a commitment to the well-being of the individual and society as a whole.
- The human person cannot find fulfillment in themselves, but rather in their relationship with others.
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Explore the intricate relationship between justice and the human experience. This quiz examines concepts of moral virtue, humanity's inherent dignity, and the redemptive nature of Christ. Delve into how these themes shape our understanding of dignity and justice within the Church.
