SJ Chapter 2

What is social justice?

• The defense of human dignity by ensuring that essential human needs are met and that human rights are protected for all people.

• The teaching of the Church that examines human society in light of the Gospel and Church Tradition for the purpose of guiding Christians as they carry on the mission of Jesus in the world.

• A teaching letter from the pope to the members of the Church on topics of social justice, human rights, and peace.

• The right and responsibility of all people to take an active part in all aspects of human society.

What is Catholic social teaching?

• The teaching of the Church that examines human society in light of the Gospel and Church Tradition for the purpose of guiding Christians as they carry on the mission of Jesus in the world.

• The defense of human dignity by ensuring that essential human needs are met and that human rights are protected for all people.

• Tradition, which began with the oral communication of the Gospel by the Apostles, was written down in Scripture, is handed down and lived out in the life of the Church, and is interpreted by the bishops of the Church in union with the pope under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

• The expression of the original moral sense that God gave us that enables us to discern by our intellect and reason what is good and what is evil. It is rooted in our desire for God, and it is our participation in his wisdom and goodness because we are created in his divine likeness.

What is Sacred Tradition?

• Refers to the process of passing on the Gospel message. Tradition, which began with the oral communication of the Gospel by the Apostles, was written down in Scripture, is handed down and lived out in the life of the Church, and is interpreted by the bishops of the Church in union with the pope under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

• The defense of human dignity by ensuring that essential human needs are met and that human rights are protected for all people.

• The teaching of the Church that examines human society in light of the Gospel and Church Tradition for the purpose of guiding Christians as they carry on the mission of Jesus in the world.

• A teaching letter from the pope to the members of the Church on topics of social justice, human rights, and peace.

What is capitalism?

• An economic system based on the private ownership of goods and the distribution of goods determined mainly by competition in a free market.

• An economic and governmental system where goods are owned in common and are available to all as needed.

• A movement that began in the nineteenth century that considered human reason as supreme in the acquisition and development of knowledge and so questioned both the possibility of Revelation and the teachings of the Church.

• An economic system based on the private ownership of goods and the distribution of goods determined mainly by competition in a free market.

What is communism?

• An economic and governmental system where goods are owned in common and are available to all as needed.

• An economic system based on the private ownership of goods and the distribution of goods determined mainly by competition in a free market.

• An economic system in 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.

• A teaching letter from the pope to the members of the Church on topics of social justice, human rights, and peace.

What is Age of Enlightenment?

• A movement that began in the nineteenth century that considered human reason as supreme in the acquisition and development of knowledge and so questioned both the possibility of Revelation and the teachings of the Church.

• Organizations of workers formed to protect the rights and interests of their members.

• The expression of the original moral sense that God gave us that enables us to discern by our intellect and reason what is good and what is evil. It is rooted in our desire for God, and it is our participation in his wisdom and goodness because we are created in his divine likeness.

• The right and responsibility of all people to take an active part in all aspects of human society.

What is an encyclical?

• A teaching letter from the pope to the members of the Church on topics of social justice, human rights, and peace.

• Organizations of workers formed to protect the rights and interests of their members.

• A salary that recognizes the value of the work being performed and that is high enough to allow the laborer and their immediate family to live a life of human dignity. Minimally, this means a wage above the poverty line.

• The right and responsibility of all people to take an active part in all aspects of human society.

What are unions?

• Organizations of workers formed to protect the rights and interests of their members.

• A movement that began in the nineteenth century that considered human reason as supreme in the acquisition and development of knowledge and so questioned both the possibility of Revelation and the teachings of the Church.

• A teaching letter from the pope to the members of the Church on topics of social justice, human rights, and peace.

• The expression of the original moral sense that God gave us that enables us to discern by our intellect and reason what is good and what is evil. It is rooted in our desire for God, and it is our participation in his wisdom and goodness because we are created in his divine likeness.

What is natural law?

• The expression of the original moral sense that God gave us that enables us to discern by our intellect and reason what is good and what is evil. It is rooted in our desire for God, and it is our participation in his wisdom and goodness because we are created in his divine likeness.

• The social condition that allows all people in a community to reach their full potential and fulfill their human dignity.

• The moral principle that large organizations and governments should not take over responsibilities and decisions that can be handled by individuals and local organizations, and that large corporations and governments have the responsibility to support the good of human beings, families, and local communities, which are the center and purpose of social life.

• The rights necessary for people to fully recognize their God-given dignity, such as education, employment, a safe environment, and enough material goods to support a family.

What is socialism?

• An economic system in 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.

• An economic system based on the private ownership of goods and the distribution of goods determined mainly by competition in a free market.

• An economic and governmental system where goods are owned in common and are available to all as needed.