Prudence, Peace, and Solidarity

• What does prudence mean?

  Being careful in decision-making
• What does a prudent person consider when making decisions?

  Long-term consequences of each choice
• Why is studying for a test considered a prudent decision?

  It leads to better grades and success
• What are the characteristics of prudence?

  • Careful Planning: Think before you act
  • Considering Consequences: Evaluate potential outcomes
  • Avoiding Risks: Stay away from unnecessary dangers
  • Ethical Behavior: Make morally right decisions
• What is the first factor of prudent decisions?

  Disposing Practical Reason
• What does "Disposing Practical Reason" involve?

  Basing decisions on logic and reasoning
• What is the second factor of prudent decisions?

  Discerning True Good
• What does "Discerning True Good" mean?

  Deliberating on options for positive outcomes
• What does "Choosing the Right Means" involve?

  Taking actions that align with your goals
• What is the third factor of prudent decisions?

  Choosing the Right Means
• What dilemma is presented in John 8:3-11?

  Whether to enforce the law or offer mercy
• What do the Pharisees want to do in John 8:3-11?

  Condemn the woman to death
• What does Jesus prioritize in his response to the woman in John 8:3-11?

  Forgiveness and understanding over strict law
• What are the conflicting interests in John 8:3-11?

  • Pharisees: Uphold Jewish law
  • Jesus: Balance justice and compassion
  • Woman: Survival
• What does Jesus say to challenge the Pharisees?

  “Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.”
• What is the significance of Jesus' response in John 8:3-11?

  Encourages self-reflection among the accusers
• What does Jesus urge the woman to do after forgiving her?

  “Go and sin no more.”
• According to CCC 2304, what is peace not merely defined as?

  Absence of war or balance of power
• What does true peace embrace according to CCC 2304?

  Social justice, human rights, and dignity
• What are the key aspects of peace according to CCC 2304?

  • Absence of War: Not merely a lack of conflict
  • Social Justice: Fairness and equality for all
  • Human Rights: Basic rights and freedoms of every person
  • Dignity of Every Person: Respect for individual value
• What is the first element of true peace?

  Fairness
• What does fairness in true peace ensure?

  Equal treatment for all individuals
• What is the second element of true peace?

  Justice
• What does justice in true peace involve?

  Correcting wrongdoings
• What is the third element of true peace?

  Compassion
• What does compassion in true peace mean?

  Showing kindness and understanding to others
• What is the fourth element of true peace?

  Respect
• What does respect in true peace involve?

  Valuing every person's worth
• How does collaborative peacemaking promote social justice and human rights?

  • Unites people from different backgrounds
  • Addresses injustices together
  • Emphasizes equal opportunities and fairness
• What is one benefit of collaborative peacemaking?

  Ensures everyone has equal opportunities
• How does collaborative peacemaking show respect?

  Values the dignity and rights of all individuals
• What does equity in collaborative peacemaking address?

  Promotes equitable distribution of resources
• What are the key aspects of forgiveness and reconciliation?

  • Forgiveness: Letting go of anger and resentment
  • Reconciliation: Restoring relationships to trust
  • Benefits: Promotes peace and heals communities
• What does forgiveness mean?

  Letting go of anger and resentment
• What is reconciliation?

  Restoring relationships to a state of trust
• What are the benefits of forgiveness and reconciliation?

  Promotes peace and heals communities
• What techniques promote open communication and mutual understanding?

  • Active Listening: Paying full attention
  • Empathy: Understanding others' feelings
  • Respect: Valuing different opinions
  • Constructive Dialogue: Engaging in respectful discussions
• What is active listening?

  Paying full attention to the speaker
• What does empathy involve?

  Understanding and sharing the feelings of others
• What does respect in communication mean?

  Valuing different opinions and showing politeness