Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching

The Catholic Church’s collection of teachings on how to build a just and charitable society is called...(three words)

Modern Catholic Social Teaching began in 1891 with the document titled:

• "On the Condition of Labor"

• "Care for Creation"

• "Loving Our Brothers and Sisters"

• "Against Communism"

What is the first Catholic Social Teaching document?

• Rerum Novarum

• Laudato Si

• Quadragesimo Anno

• Evangelii Gaudium

The realities of the contemporary world. They include the religious, political, cultural, and economic factors that shape society.

Refers to the inherent worth and sacredness of every human being. A result of being created in the image of God. It can never be taken away.

• common good

• dignity

• justice

• solidarity

Which of the following is true of "human dignity"?

• It is something that every human is born with

• Only people that act morally have dignity

• Your dignity can be taken away by others

• Your dignity increases over time if you live well

 The social conditions that allow for all citizens of earth, both individuals and social groups, to flourish

• common good

• signs of the times

• justice

• solidarity

Can you think of an everyday example of a sacrifice that you or others make for the "common good"?

If a law protects and promotes human dignity and the common good, then it is a ________ law.

• just

• common

• church

• Christian

To identify with a particular community, people, or organization and regard their cause as your own is to be in _______ with them.

• justice

• solidarity

• common

• love