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Chapter 10: A Just and Compassionate Society

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which commandments does this break:
Humanity is in the midst of a global emergency. The policies that drive the world economy have magnified the gap between rich and poor, led to conflict over the planet’s natural resources, and resulted in an ecological crisis that threatens life on earth. 
a)
Fifth Commandment:
Ninth Commandment:
‘Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s wife.’   
b)
Sixth Commandment:
“Thou shalt not commit adultery.”
c)
Seventh Commandment:
“Thou shalt not steal.”
d)
Eighth Commandment:
“Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.”
2.

It is the plan and _____ of God that we use the goods of creation for both the glory of God and the benefit of all human beings.

a)

hope

b)

will

c)

love

d)

study

3.
Everything in this world works better when it acts in accordance with its nature.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
All sin since the fall has been disobedience towards God and a lack of ______ in his goodness.
a)
trust
b)
knowledge
c)
hope
d)
obeying
5.

The common good is about the sum total of social conditions which allow people (individually or group) to reach their fulfillment more fully and easily.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

The moral teachings of the Church; a summary of the teachings on social justice issues.

a)

commutative justice

b)

distributive justice

c)

charity

d)

catholic social teaching

7.

Moral knowledge written in every human heart and that every human person innately possesses. It is universal, permanent, and unchanging.

a)

natural law

b)

solidarity

c)

subsidiarity

d)

responsibilities

8.

The virtue by which people love God above all things for his own sake, and their neighbor as other selves for the love of God

a)

justice

b)

stewardship

c)

subsidiarity

d)

charity

9.

Standing 'with' others; We are one human family regardless of ethnic, cultural, religious or political differences

a)

basic responsibilities

b)

solidarity

c)

call to family

d)

natural law

10.

"So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this the Law and the Prophets." - Matthew

a)

Scripture link to Solidarity

b)

Scripture link to Option for the Poor and Vulnerable

c)

Scripture link to the Common Good

d)

Scripture link to Care of Creation

11.

The proper use of the gifts God has given us, in particular, the care for creation that will allow the earth and its resources to flourish and last for future generations.

a)

stewardship

b)

subsidiarity

c)

solidarity

d)

Divine providence

12.

______ is "God's loving care and concern for all he has made; he continues to watch over creation, sustaining its existence and presiding over its development and destiny.

a)

Creation

b)

Divine Providence

c)

Divine Revelation

d)

The Paschal Mystery

13.

If members of a community cannot ____ that others will respect what belongs to them, everyone's life will become filled with anxiety.

a)

believe

b)

hope

c)

understand

d)

trust

14.

Actions that are contrary to the 7th Commandment (select all that apply).

a)

business fraud

b)

plagiarism

c)

almsgiving

d)

not paying taxes

e)

paying unjust wages

15.

Jesus challenges us to go deeper than "Thou shall not steal" and live out the spirit of ______ as well.

a)

passion

b)

retribution

c)

generosity

d)

hard work

16.

I am money or goods given to the poor as an act of penance or fraternal charity.

a)

Fasting

b)

Prayer

c)

Almsgiving

d)

Self-Respect

17.

Conditions that prevent some people from possessing their rightful share of the earth's goods is an offense against our solidarity that binds the human family.

a)

True.

b)

False.