Catholic Social Teaching Quiz

What are the four core principles of Catholic Social Teaching?

• Love, Peace, Justice, Mercy

• The Dignity of the Human Person, The Common Good, Solidarity, Subsidiarity

• Faith, Hope, Charity, Justice

• Truth, Freedom, Justice, Peace

According to Catholic Social Teaching, what is the foundation and inspiration of the vision for a just and compassionate world?

• Economic equality

• Technological advancement

• The innate dignity of each person

• Political stability

What does the principle of solidarity require us to do?

• Focus solely on personal interests

• See another person as a neighbor and take an active role in helping others

• Ignore the needs of others

• Prioritize national borders over global human family

What does subsidiarity mean in Catholic Social Teaching?

• People have the right to participate in decisions that affect their lives

• All decisions should be made by the highest authority

• Decisions should be made without consulting those affected

• Only religious leaders should make decisions

What is required to work towards the common good?

• Focusing on personal wealth

• Prioritizing national interests

• A commitment to respect the rights and responsibilities of all people

• Ignoring social issues

Florence and Benjamin are discussing how society's resources should be distributed. What does Catholic Social Teaching say about society's resources?

• They should be hoarded by the wealthy

• Every person is entitled to share in society’s resources

• They should be used for personal gain

• They should be restricted to certain groups

During a class discussion, Aarav and Isabella talked about the principle of solidarity. What parable are we called to take to heart by this principle?

• The Sower

• The Prodigal Son

• The Good Samaritan

• The Lost Sheep

What is the principle of the common good in Catholic Social Teaching?

• It focuses on individual success

• It emphasizes the well-being of the entire community

• It prioritizes economic growth over social welfare

• It supports the idea of survival of the fittest

How does Catholic Social Teaching view the role of the family in society?

• The family is seen as the fundamental unit of society

• The family is considered secondary to economic institutions

• The family should be replaced by state-run organizations

• The family has no significant role in social teaching

What does Catholic Social Teaching say about the rights of workers?

• Workers have no specific rights

• Workers should be treated with dignity and have the right to fair wages

• Workers should only focus on productivity

• Workers should not be allowed to form unions