THEOLOGY

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  • Sources of CST:
    • Sacred Scriptures: A written account of the early Jews and Christian experiences of God’s saving grace.
    • Sacred Tradition: Transmission of the teachings and examples of Jesus from generation to generation.
    • Natural Law: moral principles known through reason
  • Formats of CST:
    • Papal Pronouncements: on matters of faith and morals
    • Apostolic Letters/Encyclicals: pastoral letters by the pope
    • Canon Law: code of ecclesiastical laws
    • Pronouncement made by Ecumenical Council: meeting of all bishops under the pope
    • Pronouncement made by Synods of Bishops: meeting of bishops from different parts of the world to assist the pope
  • 1891: Rerum Novarum (On the Condition of Labor): "of new things"
    • Written by Pope Leo XIII
    • Addressed issues of overworked, unpaid, and abused workers during the industrial revolution
    • Called for workers and business owners to work together and respect each other's rights
  • 1931: Quadragesimo Anno: "In the 40th Year"
    • Written by Pope Pius XI
    • Criticized capitalism and socialism
    • Introduced the concept of subsidiarity
    • Stated that the government must serve the common good
  • 1961: Mater et Magistra (Mother and Teacher):
    • Written by Pope Saint John XXIII
    • Addressed ongoing and new issues relevant to the times
    • Criticized the gap between rich and poor nations
    • Criticized excessive spending on weapons
  • 1963: Pacem in Terris (Peace on Earth):
    • Written by Pope Saint John XXIII
    • Warned against modern warfare and nuclear weapons
    • Stressed that peace can only be achieved through social order
    • Listed human rights necessary for a just social order
    • Started when the Cuban Missile Crisis happened.
  • 1965: Gaudium et Spes (Joy and Hope) (The church in the Modern World) Vatican II:
    • Issued by the second Vatican Council
    • Maintains that peace is not just the absence of war – it is the existence of justice throughout the society
    • Condemned the use of weapons of mass destruction
  • 1967: Populorum Progressio (The development of Peoples)-

    Written by Pope Paul VI:
    • Linked economic development of the poor with moral development of the wealthy
    • Criticized unrestrained capitalism
    • Calls for true progress toward the economic, social, cultural, and spiritual fulfillment of human potential
  • 1981: Laborem Exercens (On Human Work)-
    Written by Pope Saint John Paul II:
    • Addressed the dignity of work
    • Emphasized the rights of workers over profits
  • 2009: Caritas in Veritate (Charity in Truth)-Pope Benedict XVI:
    • Warned against justice fundamentalism and exclusion of religion from society
    • Emphasized that technology should serve the common good
  • 2013: Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel)- Pope Francis:
    • Aimed at overcoming complacency in the Church's hierarchy
    • Emphasized sharing the Gospel with joy and mercy
    • Don’t turn a blind eye before social injustice
  • The Nature of CST:
    • Social Doctrine: teachings concerning societal issues
    • Magisterium: teaching authority of the Church
  • Evangelio: Latin for "Gospel" or God spell
    • Evangelization: bringing the good news to others
    • Humane Vitae: Instructs Catholics on sexual ethics, especially contraception issues
  • 2020 - Fratelli Tutti: "All Brothers"
    • Written during the COVID-19 pandemic
    • This is to promote a universal aspiration towards “Fraternity and Social Friendship”.
    • Religions at the Service of Fraternity in our World.
    • It starts with a consideration of what is holding humanity back from the development of universal fraternity.
  • 2015 - Laudato Si: Calls for care and cultivation of the earth
    • Ecological Conversion: Pope Francis' call for humans to care for the earth
    • Living our vocation to be protectors of God’s handiwork
    • Integral Ecology: an integrated and holistic approach to human, social, political, economic and environmental problems.