7 Catholic Social Teachings How Proudly Catholics Run With Social Concerns
Mar 31, 2015
7 Catholic Social TeachingsHow
Proudly
Catholics
Run
With
Social
Concerns
7 Catholic Social Teachings
How Human Dignity
Proudly Preferential Option for the poor and Vulnerable
Catholics Call to Community
Run Rights and Responsibilities
With Work and Dignity of the Worker
Social Solidarity
Concerns Care for all of Creation
2 Ways to Define Success:
Kingdom of God vs Kingdom of Man
Kingdom of God vs Kingdom of Man
Read pages 29-34 in LIVING JUSTICE AND PEACE
Beatitudes are the Kingdom of God
The Sermon on the MountMatthew 5: 1-12
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTO7-Jarl-E&feature=relmfu 2.08
Jesus reminds us of the essential Christian traits, such as kindness, forgiveness, and love are the path to the Kingdom of Heaven
Consumer Culture is the kingdom of man
Values in Consumer Culture
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGab38pKscw
The High Price of Materialism 5.36
Create chart:
Beatitudes are the kingdom of God:
Consumer Culture is the kingdom of man:
Poor in spirit
Poor in spirit, humble, trust in God, recognize spirit is weak without love of God
Arrogant, individualistic, see no need for God, want to be better than others (i.e. status)
Peacemaker
Peacemaker, trying to bring different groups of people together, never use violence
Violence to get what you want, starting conflict
Meek/gentle
Meek/gentle, sensitive to the needs of others, never use violence to get what they want, will stick up for the needs of others non-violently, power with (share one’s power)
Power over others, intimidation
Merciful/forgiving
Merciful/forgiving, giving second chances, not holding a grudge, willing to help another change for the better
No second chances, deserve what you get, focus on revenge
Mourn
Mourn, sad because they see the suffering in another and the suffering in the world and want to do something to comfort those suffering
Seek pleasure and avoid suffering, i.e. focus on entertainment and forget those in pain
Hunger and thirst for righteousness/justice
Hunger and thirst for righteousness/justice, see what is wrong in the world and commit oneself to work for justice
Hunger for $$$ and power, use others if benefits you.
Pure in Heart
Pure in Heart, always seeking what is best for the other, intentions are pure
Not committed, using other people
Persecuted for righteousness sake
Persecuted for righteousness sake, will work for justice without seek reward, will work for justice despite the fact you might get hurt, courage
Forget about injustice, pretend that everything is fine the way the world is.
Questions
1. Explain how the Beatitudes are counter cultural
2. What are the obstacles, the barriers in our society that keep us from following the Beatitudes?
3. Do you think an individual or group could live out the Beatitudes without belief and trust in the love of God? Explain.
4. Do you think that our school system educates students to deeply value the Beatitudes? Explain. What kinds of experiences, learning would promote the Beatitudes?
Journal #2 Kingdom of God…
Which Beatitude do you feel most comfortable with? Which one do you feel is part of who you are? Which one do you think you reflect most in your life? Briefly explain your answers. (1 paragraph)
Which Beatitude make you feel most uncomfortable? Which one is most puzzling? Which one do you feel called to develop more in your life? Why? (1 paragraph)