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THE CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGS


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03/20/12 prepared by: Joan Christi S. Trocio

GOD IS A GOD OF ORDER AND BEAUTY.

In the beginning- Chaos

Day 1- Day and Night

Day 2 Sky and Seas

Day 3 Waters and

Dry Land

Day 4- Sun, Moon, Stars

Day 5- Birds and Fish

Day 6 Animals, Humans

In the end- rest


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WE BELONG TO EACH OTHER

No man is an island- John Donne

life is like a big spiderweb

- Frederick Buechner


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SOCIETY

a group of persons bound togetherorganically by a principle of unity thatgoes beyond each one of them. (CCC

1880)

Is made for the benefit of the peopleand not the other way around

the social order and its development mustinvariably work to the benefit of the humanperson

(Gaudium et Spes 26)


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THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH

SOCIAL JUSTICE


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JUDAIC

CHRISTIANDOCTRINE

TWO POLES

HUMANHUMANEXPERIENCEEXPERIENCE


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This refers to the teachings of

the Church.

PCP II preferential option

for the poor(Lk. 4:18)

JUDAIC CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE


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the human cross of an unhappy distinctionof being the most unsafe country in Asia.

unsavory international distinction of havingthe most corrupt civil service and the mostinefficient bureaucracy.

economic deprivation

power is concentrated to a few the cross of cultural underdevelopment

wrong sense of gratitude

HUMAN EXPERIENCE


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a COMMITMENT to the common good

a COMMITMENT to honesty and integrity in

public service

a COMMITMENT to the right to property

CONVERSION from consumerist mentality

Have a PROFOUND UNDERSTANDING ofthe value of human work

PROPOSAL OF CBCP


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Hallmarks of UST:

COMMITTED to the cause of TRUTH

COMPASSIONATE to the people ofGod

COMPETENT to proclaim the truthand love of God to His

people.

WHAT IS THE ROLE OF UST?WHAT IS THE ROLE OF UST?


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CHRISTO-CENTRIC APPRAOCH:

FAITH

must be translated into

ACTION

APPROACH:APPROACH: Contextual ApproachContextual Approach


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poverty, injustices, war, calamities,

soaring prices of basic commodities,

transportation and fuel, maltreatmentand abuses, etc.

FACES OF CRISIS

IS THIS A REAL CHRISTIAN

COMMUNITY?


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THE CHURCH DREAMS OF INDIVIDUALMEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WHOARE:

ALIVE AND LIFE-GIVING

FREE AND FREEING

RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE

LOVING AND LOVABLE

CARING AND COMMUNITY MINDED


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OVER AND ABOVE ALL THIS:

The Church dreams of people becoming

persons reflecting Gods image in themselves, their

actions, their beings.

The Church also dreams of a community that:

1. speaks and listens,

2. a community that discerns and decides together

in implementing their decisions,

3. prays and celebrate their joys and sorrows

together,

4. honestly looks at what they had done and failed.


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SUMMARY OF PCPII:

MAKATAO

MAKA-KALIKASAN

MAKABAYAN

MAKADIYOS


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GROUP ACTIVITY

1. Think about the present situation of the community where you

live in and the situation of our country, then, answer, the

following questions. (Give at least 2 characteristics for each.)

a. When will your community be a real community of faith?

b. When will the Philippines be a happy home for us Filipinos?

2. After answering the questions above, draw a symbol that

depicts your dream community.


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The CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING

is the body of social principles and moralteaching that is articulated in the papal,conciliar, and other official documents issuedsince the late nineteenth century

deals with the economic, political, and socialorder.

These teachings are rooted in the Hebrew andChristian Scriptures as well as in traditionalphilosophical and theological teachings of theChurch.


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KEY SOCIAL JUSTICE DOCUMENTS

Rerum Novarum

Quadragesimo Anno

Mater et Magistra

Pacem in Terris Gaudium et Spes

Populorum Progressio

Octogesima Adveniens

Justice in the World

Laborem Exercens

Solicitudo Rei Socialis

Centesimus Annus

Evangelium Vitae


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Rerum Novarum(On the Condition of Labor)

Pope Leo XIII, 1891

This influential work on modernCatholic social thought addresses theplight of the industrial workers in thewake of the Industrial Revolution.


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Rerum Novarum Pope Leo

XIII

Condition of Labor May 1891ISSUES RESPONSES

Production is controlled bya few

Concentrated wealthpromotes greed

Masses are destitute

Inhuman conditions exist

Fix limits of privatepossession by the industryof men and the peoples

Recall that just ownershipof money is distinct from

just use:- challenge the rich to

give topoor; bind state to

servecommon good.

Promote trade associationsand just wages



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Rerum Novarum Pope Leo

XIII

Condition of Labor May1891

ISSUES RESPONSES

Decline of morals causesconflict

Socialism rejects private

property

Socialism favors classwarfare theory

Recognize that privateproperty is a right and

stabilizer of society

Encourage equitablerelations between capitaland labor.



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Quadragesimo Anno(After Forty Years)

Pope Pius XI, 1931

In commemorating the 40thanniversary of Rerum Novarum, thisencyclical reaffirms the need for asocial order animated by justice


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Quadragesimo Anno

Pope Pius XI

Reconstructing Social Order May 1931ISSUES RESPONSES

Free competition hasdestroyed itself

Wealth is concentrated

Economic dictatorshipcontrols investment andcredit

Economic instability leadsto loss of morals

Public authority is slave tomens greed

Bring competition underpublic authority

Share superfluous wealth

Seek just distribution ofcreated goods

Apply laws of Christianmoderation and charity

Promote internationalcooperation in economic life



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Quadragesimo Anno

Pope Pius XI

Reconstructing Social Order May 1931ISSUES RESPONSES

Communism seeks classwarfare and exterminationof private property

Workers are non-owningand receive unjust wages

Encourage partnership inownership or management,reserve certain kinds ofproperty to the state

Give workers just wages



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Mater et Magistra(Christianity and Social Progress)

Pope John XXIII, 1961

John XXIII calls for a greaterawareness of the need for all peoplesto live as one community with acommon good. Special attention isfocused on the plight of the farmersand farm workers in depressed rural,agricultural economies.


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Mater Et Magistra Pope

John XXIII

Christianity & Social Progress May 1961ISSUES RESPONSES

Private enterprise and thestate are for the commongood

Agriculture is a depressedsector of the economy

Remuneration of work mustbe just

Private property holdershave social responsibility

Support the state inpromoting the economy forthe benefit of all citizens

Make an effort to developindustry and agriculture asregards technologicalprogress

Foster the expression andvalue of the individual

Aid less-developedcountries



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Mater Et Magistra Pope

John XXIII

Christianity & Social Progress May 1961ISSUES RESPONSES

Prosperous and poornations grow moredivergent

Christian social doctrine isan integral part of Christianlife

Communicate a strong,Christian social doctrine

Affirm employee profit-

sharing policies

Encourage effectivesafeguards againstmonopolization



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Pacem in Terris(Peace on Earth)

Pope John XX III, 1963

Covering the entire spectrum ofrelations between individuals,between the individual and thecommunity, and between nations,

John XXIII affirms the inviolability ofhuman rights.


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Pacem in Terris Pope

John XXIII

Peace of Earth April 1963ISSUES RESPONSES

Nuclear war is constant fear

Armaments are continuallyincreasing

Present governments areinadequate to promoteuniversal common good

Establish peace on mutualtrust

Agree on disarmament with

effective controls

Set up world-wide authoritybases on subsidiary


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Gaudium et Spes(Pastoral Constitution on the Church in theModern World)

Vatican Council II, 1965

This servant Church addresses itselfto the real concerns and problemsfaced by Christians living in themodern age and calls for adevelopment based on an unqualifiedacceptance of the inherent dignity ofthe human person.


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Gadium Et Spes

Vatican II

Church in the Modern World December 1965ISSUES RESPONSES

Economic inequalities areimmense

Hunger, poverty, illiteracy

torment huge proportion ofworlds citizens and fosterdiscputes

Abundance of wealth andresources enjoyed by few

Nuclear war remains athreat

Change modern worldcommerce radically

Work for political and

economic decisions whichconform to human dignity

Urge state to distributegoods fairly, especiallyinsufficiently cultivatedestates

End arms race withdisarmaments backed by

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Gadium Et Spes

Vatican II

Church in the Modern World December 1965ISSUES RESPONSES

Human interdependent inthe world is growing

Lack of true Christianity

contributes to atheism

Establish internationalcommunity with subsidiarity

Challenge Christians to take

seriously their temporalduties activated by justiceand love



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Populorum Progressio(On the Development of Peoples)

Pope Paul VI, 1967

Calling attention to the worseningmarginalization of the poor, Paul VIpresents the various dimensions of anintegral human development and the

necessary conditions for growth in thesolidarity of peoples.


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Populorum Progressio

Pope Paul VI

Development of Peoples May 1967ISSUES RESPONSES

Pernicious opinions heldabout economics:

profit as chief incentive

in economic development

profit as chief incentivein

economic development

private ownership ofmeans

of production as anabsolute

right with neither

Remind more affluent oftheir duties:

give assistance to

develop-ment of poorer nations

improve traderelations

according to socialjustice

do not allow ownprogress

to hinder others

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Octogesima Adveniens(a call to action)

Paul VI, 1971

Discusses relationship betweendevelopment and peace

Focuses on fair trade relationships tohelp underdeveloped nations


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Octogessima Adveniens

Pope Paul VI

Call to Action May 1971ISSUES RESPONSES

Flagrant inequalities exist inthe economic, cultural andpolitical development of thenations

Every social ideologycontains possibleambiguities

Modern economy createsnew problems:

fairness in exchange ofgoods

and division of wealth;

Revise the relationshipsbetween nations:

international division

of production;structure of

exchanges; controlof

profits

Allow each country topromote its owndevelopment

Share responsibility and03/20/12 prepared by: Joan Christi S. Trocio


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Justice in the World

Synod of Bishops, 1971

Defines justice as an essentialingredient of the gospel and Churchsmission

Cites injustices especially against thepoor for whom the church shouldspeak in a special way


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Synod Statement Synod

of Bishops

Justice in the World November 1971ISSUES RESPONSES

Injustices building anetwork of domination,oppression, and abusesaround the world

Wealth, power, decision-making in the hands of few

Arms race is threateningmans highest good - life

Ratify and adhere to U.N.Declaration of HumanRights

Recognize right todevelopment composedboth of economic growthand participation

Support internationalorganizations capable ifrestraining armaments race,discouraging trade inweapons, and settling

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Synod Statement Synod

of Bishops

Justice in the World November 1971ISSUES RESPONSES

Richer nations increasinghigh rates of consumption

Marginal people increasing

because of rapid growth inpopulation and labor force,lack of agrarian reform, andmassive migratory flow tocities

Proclaim, educate, andwitness to justice at alllevels

Recognize individual andsocial sin

Foster aims of seconddevelopment decade



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Laborem Exercens(On human work)

John Paul II, 1981

Develops a strong spirituality of workas it supports unions and workersrights


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Laborem Exercens Pope John

Paul II

On Human Work May 1981ISSUES RESPONSES

General situation of man inthe modern world bringsthe problem ofunemployment; conditions

of shameful and unworthypoverty

Work is treated as a sort ofmerchandise

Wide ranging anomaly thatgave rise to the workerquestion sometimesdescribed as proletariatquestion

Calls for the discovery ofthe new meaning of humanwork to ensure authenticprogress by man and

society

The concept mansdominion over the earthshould go over the heart ofethical and social question,a central place in the wholesphere of social andeconomic policy.

Continuous study of the

subject of work and the



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Laborem Exercens Pope John

Paul II

On Human Work May 1981ISSUES RESPONSES

Rising conflict betweenlabor and capital

The question of findingwork for all who are capableof it.

Priority of labor over capitalas opposed to theeconomistic andmaterialistic thought

Respect and promotion ofthe rights of workers justwages, trade unions,ownership

The agents defined here asindirect employer mustmake provision for overallplanning

International collaboration03/20/12 prepared by: Joan Christi S. Trocio


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Solicitudo Rei Socialis(On Social Concern)

Pope John Paul II, 1987

Expanding on the notion of development in

Populorum Progressio, John Paul II reviewsthe state of world development in the pasttwo decades. The moral nature ofdevelopment leading humanity to the

"fullness of being" is emphasized.

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Solicitudo Rei Socialis Pope

John Paul II

On Social Concern May 1987ISSUES RESPONSES

Rising conflict betweenlabor and capital

The question of findingwork for all who are capableof it.

Priority of labor over capitalas opposed to theeconomistic andmaterialistic thought

Respect and promotion ofthe rights of workers justwages, trade unions,ownership

The agents defined here asindirect employer mustmake provision for overallplanning

International collaboration03/20/12 prepared by: Joan Christi S. Trocio


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Centesimus Annus(on the hundredth year of Rerum Novarum)

Pope Paul II, 1991

Examines the strengths andweaknesses of various forms ofcapitalism

Critiques the abuses of consumerismas an excessive drain of theenvironment


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Evangelium Vitae( The Gospel of Life)

Pope John Paul II, 1995

Defends the most fundament right wehave, the right to life.

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