Theo 12 Unit 1 (CST Intro) Test Review

The foundational theme of CST is:

• Care for God's Creation

• Rights and Responsibilities

• Dignity of Life

• Option for the Poor and Vulnerable

Answer explanation

Yes! If you don't have the right to exist, the other themes don't matter

Rights that allow us not only to live each day, but to reach out full potential as God intended for us are:

• Survival Rights

• Civil Rights

• Thrival Rights

• Action Rights

The union of one's heart and mind with all people to ensure the common good for all is:

All people have a serious and life long obligation to form their conscience to make informed choices when voting. Draw something you can do to help do this.

The primary purpose of works of charity is:

• practice the works of mercy

• address the causes of a need

• work for long term changes in society and its structures

• address an immediate need

How would you depict the difference between equality, equity, and justice?

A good that is collectively shared and benefits all members of society is called a _______ good

CST teaches that the dignity and worth of a person is determined by what he or she contributes to society.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The dignity of a human person is determined by their existence. Our dignity from from being created in the image and likeness of God regardless of what we do in society.

Laudato Si, Pacem in Terris, and Centesimus Annus are examples of

• encyclicals

• doctrines

• dogmas

• infallible teaching

The Church's social teachings identify all of the following as the responsibilities of citizens EXCEPT

• Contribute to the material and spiritual goods of society

• follow civil laws over God's laws

• Pay all taxes

• Get involved in politics

Answer explanation

We can not follow any laws that go against God's laws (example: we can not accept the death penalty as a good since it violates God's law to respect all human life)