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WorksheetsCh 5 CST
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
What is considered the most fundamental theme in Catholic social doctrine?
Human dignity
Economic justice
Environmental stewardship
Political freedom
According to the Catholic faith, on what basis is human dignity established?
Doctrine of Creation
Scientific achievements
Political power
Economic status
Which book of the Bible states that human beings are created in God's image?
Genesis
Exodus
Psalms
Proverbs
What does the Catholic faith say about the status of Adam and Eve's offspring?
They have an equal status
They are ranked by wealth
They are divided by nationality
They are separated by language
What have various rulers historically argued about the assignment of human rights?
Based on class, race, or physical or mental ability
Based on age and gender
Based on wealth and education
Based on geographical location
Why is the right to life considered fundamental?
It is the basis for all other rights
It is a legal requirement in most countries
It is a religious belief
It is a cultural tradition
What happens when the right to life is denied?
No rights are secure
Only economic rights are affected
Social rights remain unaffected
Political rights are enhanced
According to the document, what is considered "the first and vital cell of society"?
Community
Family
Government
Education
What is the foundation upon which a family is built, as mentioned in the document?
Friendship
Marriage
Education
Wealth
Which of the following contradicts the divine plan according to the document?
Lifelong marriage
Polygamy
Community service
Education
What does the document suggest about the nature of marriage?
It is temporary
It is a lifelong and exclusive bond
It is optional
It is primarily for economic reasons
What is considered the fundamental unit of society?
Community
Family
Government
School
How do families improve their local community according to the text?
By living in isolation
Through their behavior and outreach
By focusing only on their own needs
By avoiding interaction with others
What is one negative effect of the increasing confusion about the meaning and constitution of the family in today's society?
Improved educational outcomes
Negative effects on society and especially in the lives of children
Increased economic growth
Enhanced community participation
Where does participation in society begin according to the text?
In schools
In the workplace
In the family
In religious institutions
What are some benefits of having healthy families in society?
Increased street crime
A more motivated workforce and gains in education
Higher unemployment rates
Decreased economic stability
Which institution has stood for the rights of the family and children more than any other?
The United Nations
The Catholic Church
The World Health Organization
The European Union
What should society protect according to the document?
The economy
The dignity and flourishing of the traditional family
The environment
The political system
Which document by Pope Paul VI addresses the rights of the family?
Evangelii Gaudium
Humanae Vitae
Laudato Si'
Caritas in Veritate
Which of the following is a document by Saint John Paul II related to family?
Lumen Fidei
Familiaris Consortio
Deus Caritas Est
Gaudium et Spes
What is one way human rights are discernable according to the natural law?
Through government legislation
Through instinctive prohibition of crimes like murder and theft
Through religious teachings
Through economic systems
How can natural law help unite people divided by language and culture?
By enforcing strict legal codes
By providing basic common moral standards
By promoting economic equality
By encouraging cultural assimilation
What has been a cause for many social upheavals and revolutions?
Economic inequality
Concern for human rights
Technological advancements
Political alliances
What is one of the duties associated with being given rights?
To ignore the needs of others
To recognize, respect, and defend the rights of others
To accumulate wealth without responsibility
To prioritize personal gain over community welfare
According to the text, what must the rich do in relation to the destitute?
Ignore their needs
Recognize and address their needs
Compete with them for resources
Provide them with luxury items
What responsibility do property owners have according to the text?
To use their property solely for personal benefit
To manage it well for the sovereign Creator
To sell it for profit
To neglect its upkeep
What special love did Christ show according to the text?
Love for the wealthy and powerful
Love for the poor and oppressed
Love for the educated and elite
Love for the rulers and kings
How did Christ define His earthly life according to the text?
As a mission to the wealthy
As a mission to the poor
As a mission to the rulers
As a mission to the educated
What term did Christ use to refer to the poor?
Fortunate
Blessed
Unfortunate
Cursed
What did Jesus not condemn according to the concept of the "preferential option for the poor"?
Wealth itself
The poor
Charity
Generosity
What has always been a distinguishing mark of Christianity according to the text?
Accumulation of wealth
Attention to the poor
Political power
Military strength
What is the "preferential option for the poor" primarily concerned with?
Increasing wealth for the rich
Exercising Christian charity and imitating the life of Christ
Promoting global trade
Reducing taxes for the wealthy
How does the preferential option for the poor affect a Christian's life?
It encourages them to accumulate wealth
It applies to their manner of living, ownership, and use of goods
It focuses on political power
It promotes isolation from society
What is the duty of those who benefit from a global economy according to the text?
To increase their personal wealth
To share the duty of relieving global poverty
To focus on technological advancements
To invest in luxury goods
What is the inherent right mentioned in the context of private property and the universal destination of goods?
The right to freedom of speech
The right to life and its necessities
The right to vote
The right to education
What is the concept called that suggests the created goods of the earth should benefit everyone?
Universal suffrage
Universal healthcare
Universal destination of goods
Universal education
According to the text, what is attached to the ownership of created goods?
The obligation to pay taxes
The moral obligation to help those in need
The right to sell goods
The duty to protect the environment
How does the Church reconcile the rights related to private property and the distribution of goods?
By promoting individual wealth
By advocating for universal healthcare
By balancing the right to own property and the right to a fair distribution of goods
By encouraging technological advancement
What does the Church affirm about the right to private property?
It is absolute and cannot be challenged.
It is subordinate to the universal destination of goods.
It is more important than social principles.
It should be abolished for the common good.
In case of a dispute over private property, which principle prevails?
The principle of individual ownership.
The principle of economic gain.
The social principle.
The principle of market freedom.
Why is it difficult for a person lacking basic needs to function like a free being?
Because they have too much property.
Because they are not educated.
Because they lack shelter, clothing, and nourishment.
Because they are not part of a community.
What duty does the Church recognize for the state regarding private property?
To ensure private property opposes the common good.
To make sure private property contributes positively to society.
To eliminate private property entirely.
To prioritize private property over social welfare.
What is one way the state can fund programs to benefit the less fortunate?
By reducing taxes
By imposing taxes
By eliminating taxes
By privatizing services
What is the term for the state's ability to claim private property for public use with just payment to the owner?
Public domain
Private acquisition
Eminent domain
Common good
What is the preferential option for the poor considered an antidote to?
Socialism
Laissez-faire capitalism
Communism
Feudalism
Which book of the Bible mentions that work is part of human nature?
Exodus
Genesis
Psalms
Proverbs
In the Old Testament, how were people often identified?
By their wealth
By their family
By the work they did
By their location
Which book is known for praising the work of women in various settings?
Genesis
Exodus
Proverbs
Psalms
What was Jesus' occupation according to the text?
Fisherman
Shepherd
Carpenter
Farmer
What did Jesus often do in his parables related to work?
Criticized the work of others
Ignored the work of others
Drew lessons from the work of others
Praised only his own work
What is the significance of the Option for the Poor in Catholic Social Teaching?
To focus on the wealthy
To prioritise the needs of the poor and vulnerable
To ignore poverty
To focus on economic growth
How does Catholic Social Teaching view the concept of the Common Good?
As a focus on individual success
As a collective effort to improve society for everyone
As a disregard for community needs
As a focus on economic growth only
Themes of CST: People need to take care of the environment that God created.
Call to Family, Community, and Participation
Rights and Responsibilities
Care for God's Creation
Life and Dignity of the Human Person
An economic system which there is no private ownership of goods and the creation and distribution of goods and services is determined by the whole community or by the government.
socialism
capitalism
free enterprise
mixed economy
This is the Church's belief that social tasks are best served by the institutions that are closest to it.
Magisterium
Subsidiarity
Mystery
Faith
