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UNIT 3
THEOLOGY
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Unit 2 Theo
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.
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