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Chapter 9

Chapter 9. The Social Teachings of the Church . Questions to Ponder . What are the obligations of government toward its citizens, and vice versa? How should Jesus’ call to charity influence the relations between nations? What does the Church have to say about racism? . Introduction.

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Chapter 9

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  1. Chapter 9 The Social Teachings of the Church

  2. Questions to Ponder • What are the obligations of government toward its citizens, and vice versa? • How should Jesus’ call to charity influence the relations between nations? • What does the Church have to say about racism?

  3. Introduction

  4. Jesus Taught… • “Love one another” • Grace must meet faith • Social Justice • Reasonable and Possible

  5. Virtues that Ensure Equity • Justice • Solidarity • Social Charity

  6. Social Justice Requires • Application of the virtues of social justice/ solidarity • Well formed individual consciences • Independent groups organized to secure the common good • Complementary state regulation based on the principle of subsidiary

  7. The Family Section 1

  8. The Family • Domestic Church • Piety • Hierarchical Body • Equal in Dignity • Teaches Charity

  9. Obligations of the National Government Section 2

  10. Obligations of the Government • Organized around the Common Good • Respect for natural freedoms • Accessibility to what is necessary • Peace and stability

  11. Duty of Political Community • Honor the Family • Assist the Family • To ensure: • Freedom to have a family • Protection of marriage • Freedom to profess one’s faith

  12. Duty of Political Community • To ensure cont.: • Right to own property • Right to medical care • Protection • Freedom to form associations with other families

  13. International Relationships Section 3

  14. The Church Demands • Reconciliation between nations • That rich countries support the poor • Promote a just economy

  15. Roles of the Church and Laity • The Church • To set principles for development • The Laity • To plan and carry them out • Blessed are the Organized –Stout

  16. The Role of Women Section 4

  17. Result of Original Sin • Men “will rule over you” –Gen 3:16 • Women have suffered • Relationships • Social situations

  18. Vatican’s Response • Pope Paul IV • Dignity and responsibility • John Paul II • Letter to Women

  19. The Goods of Creation Section 5

  20. Consumption of Goods • “The goods of creation are designed for the whole human race” –CCC 2402 • Maj. of world’s goods consumed by min.

  21. Love of the Poor Section 6

  22. Call to Help the Poor • In any extent possible • Not just $ • Time • Catechesis

  23. Relations with those who are Different Section 7

  24. Prejudice • Not just Skin color • Beliefs • Associations • Sexual Orientation • “The Catholic Moment” • Fr. Richard Neuhaus

  25. Conclusion

  26. Final Thought… • Social Justice is Not an attempt to create the perfect society • Social justice IS directed at enabling all an equal opportunity to reach the highest perfection that the Holy Spirit has set forth for each one of us

  27. Works Cited • Our Moral Life in Christ . United States : Midwestern Theological Seminary , 2006.

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