Offer it up

What is solidary?

• recognizing that we are one human family and working for the good of others-- even those we don't know

• another word for redemptive suffering

• the these of CST that calls us to give the poor and vulnerable better options

• the idea that social issues should be addressed by the social group closest to it

"offering it up" is a reference to the Christian belief in

• redemptive suffering

• Jesus Christ

• Sacraments

• sanctification

What does Christ invite us to do with our suffering?

• nothing-- Christ takes away all suffering

• ignore it

• unite it to His passion

• endure it alone

redemptive power means that

• we have the power to redeem the world on our own

• we have the power to cause others to suffer

• we have the power to remove all suffering

• good can come out of our suffering

Because of Christ's Passion, our suffering and His suffering are "one and the same."

• True

• False

What did Jesus do to suffering?

• took it away

• gave it meaning

• caused it

• made it spiritual

loving our neighbor means...

• caring for the people who live in the house next to ours

• caring for people around the world

• caring for people in our local community

• caring for people who share our views

Our sufferings be offered up to intercede for...?

• only ourself

• only others

• ourself and others

• Jesus

Why can we unite our suffering to Christ?

• Because Jesus wants us to suffer

• Because we are united to Him in Baptism

• Because we are supernatural beings

• Trick question! We CANNOT unite our suffering to Christ

Which phrase below is most closely related to the concept of Solidarity?

• Vague feeling of compassion

• Shallow distress at others' misfortunes

• Commitment to the common good of all

• Leaving others alone