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Catholic Social Teaching & Poverty

Catholic Social Teaching & Poverty

Justice

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Poverty Pop Quiz

In 2010, how many people were poor in the U.S.? A. 12.4 million B. 25.3 million C. 43.6 million D. 46.2 million

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Poverty Pop Quiz

In 2010, what % of children were in poverty in the U.S.? A. 10.4% B. 15.3% C. 22% D. 26.2%

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Poverty Pop Quiz

Extreme poverty is an area where at least what % of the population lives below the poverty line? A. 10% B. 20% C. 30% D. 40%

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Bound by Faith of Baptism

Chapter 12 of the Compendium of Social Doctrine of the Church

Responsibility of Christians to be committed to social transformation

Role for everyone, but esp. laity – Baptism

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Evangelization

Believe: JesusShare: CommunityTransform: WorldBeing Church: evangelization occurs with &

through communityEvanglization has a personal and social

dimension involving human rights, peace, justice, development, and liberation. #29 Evangelii Nuntiandi, Pope Paul VI

Context of social ministryRole of CST: framework of values for action

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World Synod of Bishops

Justice in the World

-Action on behalf of justice for the transformation of the world is a constitutive dimension of preaching the gospel

-Placed action for justice at the heart of the Church’s mission as central as celebrating the sacraments

-Justice education is central to the Church’s mission

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Justice in the World

See, Judge, ActSocial Sin: structural problems, not just

individual onesGod as liberator & Jesus as preacher of justice

for the poorTheme for the CSC this year

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Deus Caritas Est

Love of God and love of neighbor have become one: In the least of the brethren we find Jesus himself, and in Jesus we find God.

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Call to Be Faithful - Transformation

Scripture: Faith as WisdomSacrament: Faith as ExperienceSocial Justice: Faith as Witness

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Biblical Justice

Social Dimension of Scripture Not one way to know the will of God Gen. 1: sacredness, stewardship Exodus: freedom for new covenant Lk 4, Mt 25 & Prophets:

• Justice is intrinsic to faith• Protection in social setting

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Biblical Justice

1. Does not make straight correlations

2. About making things right

>Right relationship

*God

*One another

*Earth

>Fidelity to the community

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Getting Through the Lingo

Catholic Social TraditionCatholic Social ThoughtCatholic Social TeachingLots of Latin documents

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Catholic Social Tradition

Brings in the whole history of people, places, events & movements following the call of Scripture

Church’s lived and intellectual traditionPeople: Dorothy Day, Thea Bowman, John Ryan

Movements: Jocists, Catholic Worker

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Catholic Social Thought

Patristic & Classical theologians: Augustine & Thomas Aquinas

Continuing reflection:

- Liberation Theology, Eco-theology

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Catholic Social Teaching

Official teaching statements

-From Popes 1891 Leo XIII Rerum Novarum to Benedict XVI Caritas in Veritate

-From Bishops Conferences:US: Challenge of Peace & Economic Justice for

AllPhilippines: Ecology

-Local Bishops:IL: Racism PastoralNorthwest U.S.: Columbia River & Environment

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Example of the Synthesis

Tradition: John XXIII & Vatican IIThought: “Signs of the Times”

Activity of God’s Spirit as it is revealed in the social movements of an historical period

Teaching: Pacem in Terris Women’s movement Ending colonialism

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Catholic Social Teaching

Values & Principles for Action Dignity of the Human Person Community & the Common Good Rights & Responsibilities Option for the Poor Dignity of Work Solidarity Care for God’s Creation

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Principles of Catholic Social Teaching

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These principles form the basis for all Catholic

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Dignity of the Human Person

This is the keystone of CST. We are all made in the image & likeness of God, hence all life is precious and sacred, from conception until natural death. Dt 30:15-20 Choose life. Ps 103:6-10 The Lord secures justice of all the oppressed. Lk 24:49 Christ empowers us to continue his work. Eph. 4:23-24 Put on a new self, created in God’s way.

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Community & the Common Good

All humanity is called to be social and to model the relationship of God in the mystery of the Trinity. We recognize our humanity in relationship to others and are saved through community. Lv 19:9-15 Treat your neighbor with justice and mercy. Mi 6:8 Act justly and walk humbly with God. Jn 13:34-35 Love one another. Acts 4:32-35 Learn how to live true Christian community.

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Rights & Responsibilities

We not only care about life, but also that people have quality of life so that their human dignity is respected. We are called to respect the rights of others. Jer 22:16 To know the Lord is to act justly. Am 5:21-24 God does not want empty religious exercises, but

true conversion. Mt 23:11 Be a servant. Lk 6:46-49 Combine prayer with action.

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Option for the Poor

The poor and anyone vulnerable or oppressed are also called to be invited as part of the community and to be given a voice. Those with the most need ought to be attended to first. Ps 41:1-3 Show regard for the lowly and the poor. Jer 22:3 Rescue the victim from the oppressor. Rom 12:10-18 Exercise hospitality; make friends with the

poor. Lk 4:16-30 Jesus announces his mission to liberate people.

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Dignity of Work

We are all called to live a vocation and to be co-creators with God using our talents. Everyone has a right to fair and decent work in which their humanity is respected. Is 3:13-15 Do not grind the face of the poor. Am 2:6-7 The unjust trample on the heads of ordinary people. Lk 3:10-18 Justice in the workplace is an example of showing

the Christian way. Jas 5:1-6 Riches obtained unjustly bring misery.

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Solidarity

We are all part of one human family–whatever our national, racial, religious, economic or ideological differences–and in an increasingly interconnected world, loving our neighbors has global dimensions. Prv 21:13 Listen to the poor. Is 32:16-17 Justice will bring peace. Mt 25:31-46 Christ is identified with all people. 1 Cor. 12:24-26 If one suffers, all suffer.

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Care for God’s Creation

From Genesis we learn all creation is holy and a gift from God which deserves our respect by being good stewards. We are co-creators with God. Gen 2:15 Stewardship of the earth. Dan 3:74-81 All the earth blesses God. Mt 6:25-34 Learn to trust in God as does nature. Rom 8:18-25 All creation awaits redemption.

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Spes Salvi/Saved in Hope

All serious and upright human conduct is hope in action. #35

Hope, in fact, is a key word in Biblical faith – so much so that in several passages the words ‘faith’ and ‘hope’ seem interchangeable. #2

Love of God leads to participation in the justice and generosity of God toward others. #28

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Caritas in Veritate/Charity in Truth

Latest social encyclicalCharity in truth is the principle driving force

behind the authentic development of every person and of all humanity. #1

The current economic and financial crises make the theme of progress more acute & urgent. #33

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Practical Ways of Living a Just Life

Awareness: Justice EducationDirect Service & Advocacy: For OthersEmpowerment: With Others

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Faith in Action

Catholic Relief Services provides humanitarian relief and development assistance to the poor and marginalized in over 100 countries and territories around the world.

Catholic Charities USA’s members—more than 1,700 local Catholic Charities agencies and institutions nationwide—provide help and create hope for nearly 8.5 million people a year regardless of religious, social, or economic backgrounds.

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Hope in Action

More than 5.5 million patients were admitted to Catholic hospitals during a one-year period.

Each year, one in six patients in the United States is cared for in a Catholic hospital, and Catholic health care facilities provide a wide range of community benefits to assist individuals and families. During the last fiscal year, Catholic hospitals across the United States contributed more than $5.7 billion* in services identified as community benefits.

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Faith in Action

CCHD has provided nearly 8,000 grants to self-help organizations led by poor persons. 

NCEA is the largest private professional education organization in the world, representing 200,000 Catholic educators serving 7.6 million students in Catholic elementary and secondary schools, in religious education programs, in seminaries and in colleges and universities. There are 8,000 Catholic School across the United States.

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Commitment

What will you do?Who will work with you?Who will you communicate with?

Two Seas

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Minor in Catholic Social Tradition

15 credits: Interdisciplinary since mid-90’sCore Class2 ElectivesCapstone3 1-credit courses

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Happy Thanksgiving

Seminar Send-Off Mass is 5 pm on Nov.29th

Next class is @ 7 pm on Dec. 4th

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