1. THIRD GRADING PERIOD FACING THE REALITY OF HUMAN SUFFERING TRUSTING IN GOD’S LOVE FREEDOM WRITERS CSR- Integral part of Christian Faith
2. “ Evil, however powerful it may appear doesn’t have the last say.” “ We still see so much suffering and pain around us.” The life brought to us by Jesus Christ is never complete.”
3. “ The Transfiguration of Jesus” (Mark 9:1-8) After six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John and led them up a high mountain apart by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no fuller on earth could bleach them. Then Elijah appeared to them along with Moses, and they were conversing with Jesus. Then Peter said to Jesus in reply, "Rabbi, it is good that we are here! Let us make three tents: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." He hardly knew what to say, they were so terrified. Then a cloud came, casting a shadow over them; then from the cloud came a voice, "This is my beloved Son. Listen to him."
4. How did Mrs. Gruwell come down from the mountain? Compare and contrast the society in Jesus’ time with the Freedom Writers. Who were considered “Peter” in the movie?
31. CORPORAL WORKS OF MERCY Give drink to the thirsty Feed the Hungry Clothed the naked Shelter the homeless Visit the sick Visit those in prison Bury the dead
32. SPIRITUAL WORKS OF MERCY Instruct the ignorant Admonish sinners Counsel the doubtful Comfort the sorrowful Bear wrongs patiently Forgive injuries Pray for the living and the dead
36. CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGS (CST) ENCYCLICALS > Are papal letters that are intended to circulate widely among members of the Church. OTHER CHURCH DOCUMENTS (not written by the Pope)
37. 1891 Rerum Novarum Leo XIII 1931 Quadragesimo Anno Pius XI 1961 Mater et Magistra John XXIII 1963 Pacem in Terris John XXIII 1965 Gaudium et Spes Vatican II 1967 Populorum Progressio Paul VI 1971 Octogesima Adveniens Paul VI 1971 Justice in the World Synod of Bishops 1975 Evangelii Nuntiandi Paul VI 1981 Laborem Exercens John Paul II 1987 Sollicitudo Rei Socialis John Paul II 1991 Centessimus Annus John Paul II 2009 Caritas in Veritate Benedict XVI MODERN CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING
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39. But because of the worsening situation of the poor across the world and more complex social relations brought by the Industrial Revolution, the Church has realized its need to augment its charitable works with efforts for newly coined “SOCIAL JUSTICE”
This is not a comprehensive list, but it does include the major official texts. Note that the teaching changed significantly over its history, because of the changing social, economic, and political realities. One can break this century into three periods: Industrial Revolution and its aftermath 2. Globalized world – in the 60’s and 70’s the teaching began dealing with issues involving not just relationships within nations but also between nations. Post Industrial world – John Paul II’s writings reflect the dramatic changes in technology, and communication that have transformed the world. The lack of documents between 1931 and 1961 is largely a reflection of the fact that Pope Pius XII did not issue social encyclicals like other Popes. Instead, he addressed social issues and social teaching in a series of Christmas radio addresses.
Begin by explaining Commutative Justice – between individuals – as in a one-to-one contract. Then introduce the concept of society – Distributive and Contributive Justice. Each involves the more complex and less obvious set of relationships and structures that make up society. Distributive justice – how the benefits and burdens of society are distributed. Examples – tax burdens, social security benefits, FHA loans Contributive justice – our duty to contribute to the common good. Examples – voting, paying taxes, etc.
