Transcript Catholic Social Teaching

May 5 & 8, 2013
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This session will introduce the principles of Catholic
Social Teaching – but will focus on the Dignity of Human
Life – the belief that every person is created in the
image of God: every person is precious. As the U.S.
Catholic Bishops explain, “The Catholic Church
proclaims that human life is sacred and that the dignity
of the human person is the foundation of a moral vision
for society. Our belief in the sanctity of human life and
the inherent dignity of the human person is the
foundation of all the principles of our social
teaching…we believe that every person is precious, that
people are more important than things, and that the
measure of every institution is whether it threatens or
enhances the life and dignity of the human person. “
(USCCB, Sharing Catholic Social Teaching, 4)
 Introduction
 Opening
Prayer
 Break Out Groups
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K-8th with Catechists
H.S. and Adults with Fr. Craig
 Return
for Summary and Closing Prayer
 Dismissal
Gather
Our Catholic Social Teaching
has origins in scripture. Let’s
listen to Jesus speaking to his
disciples about how they, and
we, should care for one
another…
Listen
Our Gospel is from
Chapter 25 of the
Book of Matthew
Listen
THE GOSPEL OF THE LORD.
ALL: Thanks be to God.
“Created in God’s Image”
Nametag
 Create
a nametag using the
construction paper provided.
 Write your name, then “Created in
God’s Image” below it.
 Draw symbols, pictures, words that
describe who you are.
 Share briefly with your table group
your nametag and the symbols,
pictures, words that you chose.
Respond
Discuss:
 If everyone always wore a nametag
that said, “Created in God’s Image”,
how would we treat our family,
friends, co-workers and people we
meet throughout the day?
 How does it feel when other people
treat us with respect, care and
dignity? Share an example or two.
 What if everyone in the world
treated each other as if they were
actually created in God’s image –
with respect, care and dignity?
What would our world look like?
Father and maker of all,
you adorn all creation
with splendor and beauty,
and fashion human lives
in your image and likeness.
Awaken in every heart
reverence for the work of your hands,
and renew among your people
a readiness to nurture and sustain
your precious gift of life.
Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your
Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of
the Holy Spirit,
One God, forever and ever.
Amen.
Go Forth
ALL:
Group
Kinder/1st Grade
Sunday Catechist
Wednesday Catechist
Ms. Sharon/Ms. Gigi and Nicole Greenberg
2nd Graders
Ms. Jenny & Ms. Susan
3rd Graders
Ms. Debbie B.
4th Graders
Ms. Laura
5-8th Graders
Ms. Sabrina, Ms. Sandy, Ms. Debbie G., Mrs.
Rose
H.S. /Adults
Mr. Michael
Fr. Craig
Catholic Social Teaching
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central and essential element of our faith
bring glad tidings to the poor (Lk 4:18)
Matthew 25
To receive the truth in the Body and Blood of
Christ given up for us, we must recognize Christ
in the poorest, his brethren. (CCC #1397)
Our Beliefs
A
triune God whose nature is communal
 God reveals himself as a relational God
 We
are made in God’s image and, thus share
his communal, social nature.
 We are called to reach out and build
relationships of love and justice.
Human Dignity
 Catholic
Social Teaching is inseparable from
our understanding of human life and human
dignity.
 Every
human being is worthy of respect.
 Human
dignity comes from God.
Commitment
 Our
commitment to the Catholic social
mission must be rooted in and strengthened by
our spiritual lives.
Conversion of the Heart
Love one another as God has loved us
Seven Themes of Catholic Social
Teaching
 Develop
through a series of papal, conciliar
and episcopal documents
1. Life and Dignity of the Human
Person
 Human
life is sacred and that the dignity of
the human person is the foundation of a
moral vision for society.
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Abortion and euthanasia
Death penalty
Avoid war
2. Call to Family, Community and
Participation
 The
person is not only sacred, but social.
 Economics, politics, law and policy—directly
affects human dignity and the capacity of
individuals to grow in community.
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Marriage and Family
Common good for the poor and the vulnerable
3. Rights and Responsibilities
 Human
dignity can be protected and a
healthy community can be achieved only if
human rights are protected and
responsibilities are met.
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Right to life
Things required for human decency
Duties to one another, to our families, and to
society
4. Option for the Poor
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basic moral test is how our most vulnerable
are faring.
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Divisions between rich and poor
Close the gap—have’s and have not's
5. The Dignity of Work and the
Right of the Workers
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economy must serve the people, not the
other way around.
 If the dignity of work is to be protected,
then the basic rights of workers must be
respected.
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Productive work
Decent and fair wages
Organizing and joining unions
Private property
6. Solidarity
 We
are one family whatever our national,
racial, ethnic, economic and ideological
differences.
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Core virtue: Pursuit of justice and peace
Gospel calls us to be peacemakers
Promote peace in the midst of violence
7. Care for God’s Creation
 We
show respect for our Creator by our
stewardship of creation.
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Care for the Earth tied to our faith
Environmental challenge which has fundamental
moral and ethical dimensions
Catholic Social Teaching
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Without a vision people perish (Prov. 29)
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Teachings offer guidance for the future
Teachings offer ethical criteria for action
Teachings offer moral direction
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Catholic Social Teaching
 Differences
and debate have and will occur
over how these challenging moral principles
are applied in concrete situations.
 One
Area: Restorative Justice
Summary
Think of everything you have done in this
session to better understand the Church’s
Social Teachings. To help you take your
learning from this session and apply it in
your lives, reflect on the following
questions, discuss briefly with your table
group then share with the large group.
Share
one thing you learned.
Did you learn something
new?
Did you come to a deeper
understanding of the Catholic
Social Teachings as a result
of something we did today?
Gather
God of Life, you proclaim that all
human life is sacred and that every
person is precious in your sight. Give
us the courage to work toward a
world that respects and protects the
human dignity of all people
regardless of what society tells us to
think. Help us to create a world
where every human life counts from
conception to old age. Amen.
Response: Lord,
hear our prayer
for dignity of all
people.
Go Forth
ALL:
Father and maker of all,
you adorn all creation
with splendor and beauty,
and fashion human lives
in your image and likeness.
Awaken in every heart
reverence for the work of your hands,
and renew among your people
a readiness to nurture and sustain
your precious gift of life.
Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy
Spirit,
One God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
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