Catholic Social Teachings

The "Church" pertains to whom?

• bishops, priests, and deacons

• religious or consecrated persons

• lay faithful

• all of the above

In what way can bishops, priests, and deacons including religious/consecrated persons cannot meddle in politics?

• A: non-partisan, both publicly and privately

• B: partisan but privately

• C: partisan, both publicly and privately

• Both A and B

Which is not true about how the lay faithful can meddle in politics?

• they can only be partisan privately

• they can be non-partisan, both publicly and privately

• they are obliged to run for public office

• they are obliged to endorse good leaders, individually and collectively

The Philippine Constitution and laws prohibit bishops, priests, deacons, and religious/consecrated persons to run in public office and meddle in politics publicly in a partisan way.

• True.

• False.

Politics is considered by Pope Francis as one of the highest forms of charity inasmuch as it seeks what?

• economic progress

• common good

• ecological sustainability

• technological advancement

The Catholic Church has official teachings on matters of public life. CST means?

When did CST took on special significance?

• late 19th century

• late 18th century

• late 17th century

• late 16th century

Which are considered by CST as most important features of political life?

• change and continuity

• justice and peace

• material and spiritual development

• human dignity and common good

Which are inspired through faith in Jesus as the Church seeks to leaven the society through the CST?

• change and continuity

• justice and peace

• material and spiritual development

• human dignity and common good

Which are the two pillars of economic policy and public administration according to Pope Francis?

• change and continuity

• justice and peace

• material and spiritual development

• human dignity and common good