Catholic Social Teaching Quiz

What is the first tenet of Catholic social teaching?

• Care for the environment

• Every human life has value and dignity

• Solidarity

• Option for the poor

According to Catholic social teaching, when should life be protected?

• From birth until natural death

• Only during childhood

• Only during old age

• From the womb until natural death

What is considered the most basic building block for society to flourish?

• Social clubs

• Trade unions

• Charitable organizations

• Families

What is the third tenet of Catholic social teaching?

• Care for the environment

• Solidarity

• Dignity of work

• Rights and responsibilities

What is the basic moral test for a society according to the fourth tenet?

• How it treats its wealthiest members

• How it treats its most vulnerable members

• How it treats its leaders

• How it treats its workers

What does Catholic social teaching say about the dignity of work?

• It is just a way to make a living

• It is a form of continuing participation in God's creation

• It is not important

• It is only for the poor

What must be respected to protect the dignity of work?

• The rights of workers

• The rights of consumers

• The rights of employers

• The rights of shareholders

What is the sixth tenet of Catholic social teaching?

• Solidarity

• Rights and responsibilities

• Care for the environment

• Dignity of work

What did Pope Paul VI teach about peace?

• If you want peace, avoid conflicts

• If you want peace, work for justice

• If you want peace, pray daily

• If you want peace, donate to charity

What is the seventh tenet of Catholic social teaching?

• Rights and responsibilities

• Dignity of work

• Care for the environment

• Solidarity