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The Encyclicals and 15 Documents of the Catholic Church Presentation By: Marjorie B. Cordova, LPT Christian Living Formation 3 Encyclicals Learning Obj...

The Encyclicals and 15 Documents of the Catholic Church Presentation By: Marjorie B. Cordova, LPT Christian Living Formation 3 Encyclicals Learning Objectives: A. identify the 15 documents of the Catholic church; B. create a visual timeline or infographic that accurately depicts the chronological order of the 15 documents, highlighting their key themes and contextual background; C. express how the teachings of the 15 documents resonate with their personal beliefs and values, and reflect on how these teachings can be applied in their daily lives.  Page 01 An encyclical is a letter from the Holy Father that is a “teaching document.” Its audience is every Catholic and all people of good will. A “social encyclical” applies the consistent, traditional moral teachings of the Church to the social and economic challenges of the current day. Why are they Page 02 important? They address and shed light on issues that are the subject of confusion and debate among humans of all faiths and beliefs, and give us a platform of understanding, not just from the point of view of a Catholic Pontiff, but from a rich fount of humanistic and theological principles. Encyclicals/ Bello  Encyclicals SOCIAL CATHOLIC TEACHINGS DOCUMENTS CLF3/ Marjorie M. Bello Page 03 CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGS DOCUMENTS Encyclicals/ MMB 2021 Rerum Novarum “OF NEW THINGS” (1891) Pope Leo XIII  Page 05...these principles include protecting the rights of workers, free Social Science / Education association being defended by the state On New Things and private property defended but limited. Pope Leo XIII highlights the principles necessary to bring about a just society introducing the ‘just wage theory’.  Page 06 Quadragesimo Anno “On the Fortieth Year” (1931) Encyclicals/ MMB 2021 Pope Pius XI Dictatorship is condemned as the dangers of fascism and communism are exposed – such as increasing child and female labor.  Page 07 It speaks about the “role of the church” and “Christianity and Social Science / Education Social Progress”. It describes a necessity to work Mater et Magistra towards authentic “Mother and Teacher” community in (1961) order to promote human Pope JOHN XXIII dignity.  Pacem in Terris “Peace on Earth” Page 08 (1963) Pope John XXIII First addressed to ‘all people Encyclicals/ MMB 2021 of goodwill and underlines the rights and responsibilities of individuals. This document also condemns the arms race and racism and advocates resources to be shared in the common endeavor for development. Pacem in Terris  Page 09 Gaudium et Spes “the Joys and Hopes”...this was a document by (1965) the Second Vatican Council. Pope Paul VI Encyclicals/ MMB 2021 The Vatican II was a pastoral Gaudium et Spes council which firmly showed the significance of the church in the world rather than it being of spiritual concern only...  Populorum Progressio “The Progress of Peoples” (1967) Pope Paul VI Pope Paul VI most famously stated that Populorum Progressio ‘development is the new name for peace’ and he goes onto express dangers of conflict if inequalities grew. The whole area of human development is examined from an integral and holistic viewpoint rather than development just being based on economic factors.  Humanae Vitae “On Human Life” Pope Paul VI ended the speculation Sollicitudo Rei Socialis over oral contraceptives and birth Encyclicals/ MMB control once and for all. He reaffirmed the Church's traditional teachings and classified the Pill as an artificial method of birth control.  Octogesima Adveniens “On the Eighth Year” (1971) Pope Paul VI This is strictly an Encyclicals/ MMB 2021 Octogesima Adveniens ‘apostolic letter’ rather than an encyclical. Further reference is made in this letter to ‘The Condition of Labor’, and Paul VI lists approximately fifteen key issues presenting problems.  Laborem Exercens “On Human Work” (1981) Encyclicals/ MMB 2021 Laborem Exercens Pope John Paul II rights... work should increase human dignity as the economy is made for labor and work is the subject of people.  Page 18 Sollicitudo Rei Socialis Encyclicals/ MMB Sollicitudo Rei Socialis “On Social Concern” (1987) Pope John Paul II  He goes onto condemn the gap Sollicitudo Rei Socialis Encyclicals/ MMB between the rich and poor which can be partially linked to the arms trade.  Centesimus Annus “The One Hundreth Year” (1991) Pope John Paul II Centesimus Annus Encyclicals/ MB To affirm democracy the excesses of capitalism must be condemned, as well as the ‘idolatry of the market’ and the ‘insanity of the arms race’. Private property is deemed acceptable but for the first time the world’s goods (including intellectual property) are stated as having a ‘universal destination’. EVANGELIUM VITAE “The Gospel of Life” (1995) Pope John Paul II Powerful underscoring of the dignity and value of life; John Paul II condemns the ‘culture of Social Science / Education death’ where individual freedom is placed before the rights of others to life -hence the condemnation of the death penalty, abortion and euthanasia. With very moving words to women who have undergone abortion; ‘do not give in to discouragement and do not lose hope’. This presents positive images of the promotion of a ‘culture of life’ where human freedom finds its authentic meaning and a culture of the family is the ‘sanctuary of life’.  Fides et Ratio “Faith and Reason” Page The encyclical Fides Et Ratio was 16 written by Pope John Paul II to his fellow bishops in 1998 to address the Encyclicals/ MMB 2021 relationship between faith and reason. It was written to support and defend traditional Christian philosophy. His Holiness believed that faith and reason together allow people to know and love God.  Caritas in Veritate “Charity in Truth” Caritas in Veritate Encyclicals/ MMB (2009) Pope BenedictXVI  Benedict’s message is directed at a variety of concerns including global poverty, Encyclicals/ MMB 2021 injustice and the arms race. This looks at Caritas in Veritate individuals and organizations through the lens of charity and truth. The individual motivation for charity and the concern for authentic human development are frequent concerns. There are also strong environmental concerns and the concept of ‘intergenerational justice’ is made.  Laudato Si’ On Care for Our Common Home Laudato Si': On Care for Our Common Home is Encyclicals/ MMB 2021 Octogesima Adveniens the new appealfrom Pope Francis addressed to "every person living on this planet" for an inclusive dialogue about how we are shaping the future of our planet. Pope Francis calls the Church and the world to acknowledge the urgency of our environmental challenges and to join him in embarking on a new path. This encyclical is written with both hope and resolve, looking to our common future with candor and humility. 15 DOCUMENTS OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH 1. Rerum Novarum “OF NEW THINGS” 2. Quadragesimo Anno “On the Fortieth Year” 3. Mater et Magistra “Mother and Teacher” 4. Pacem in Terris “Peace on Earth” 5. Gaudium et Spes “the Joys and Hopes” 6. Populorum Progressio “The Progress of Peoples” 7. Humanae Vitae “On Human Life” 8. Octogesima Adveniens “On the Eighth Year” 9. Laborem Exercens “On Human Work” 10.Sollicitudo Rei Socialis “On Social Concern” 11.Centesimus Annus “The Hundredth Year” 12.EVANGELIUM VITAE “The Gospel of Life” 13.Fides et Ratio “Faith and Reason” 14.Caritas in Veritate “Charity in Truth” 15.Laudato Si “On Care for ur Common Home”