Unit 2 Theo

• Social Praxis


  Reflection and action upon the world in order to transform it
• Pastoral Cycle


  A critical and systematic approach to the reflection of human predicament
• Pastoral Cycle


  - Experience

  - Analysis

  - Reflection

  - Action/Response
• Experience/Immersion


  To listen to people without judgement , to observe experiences
• Analysis


  The question of why such conditions exist will be guided by those whose rights are being violated and whose responsibilities are called upon to change the situation.
• Reflection 


  We can be guided by the Church’s social teaching about human dignity and solidarity. Every person is made in the image of God. Dignity is not earned; it is a gift.
• Action/Response


  Actions that a group can do to lessen the problem, how does everyone flourish from it
• Second Plenary Council of the PH (PCP II)


  A gathering of 450 Church leaders held in January to February 1991
• Goal of PCP II

  To reflect on the identity and mission of the church
• PCP Vision

  Community of disciples living in common participation
• Community of Disciples


  - All baptized christians,

  - Called to live out in community the challenge of discipleship,

  - To grow in Christ
• Church of the Poor


  • When the poor will feel at home and participate actively, as equal to others in life and mission
  • The poor are not discriminated against because of their poverty.
  • The poor are given preferential attention and time.
  • There is solidarity with the poor.
• Basic Ecclesial Communities (BEC)


  Active nonviolence will be the guiding principle in the PCP II's approach to social change.
• Church as a community of disciples 


  
  

  • Seen as a community of people who follow Jesus
  • Knowing that Jesus has suffered for his beliefs
• Spirituality 


  Inspiration within a person to live a particular way of life based on his beliefs or religious conviction
• Christian Spirituality 


  "Call to all members of the Christian community to live and think"
• Social Transformation 


  The effort to bring harmony or kaayusan in society
• Social Transformation 


  A process that seeks to heal and liberate social problems
• Christian Spirituality of Social Transformation 


  A life long task of responding to the challenge of the gospel
• Spirit - Focused Transformation


  Evangelizing Presence

  Communities of Dialogue

  Authentic efforts for development
• Principle of the Dignity of the Human Person


  It is given to all human beings, created in the image and likeness of God
• Human dignity is inviolable 


  It cannot be violated, not even sin can violate it
• Human Dignity is inalienable


  It cannot be taken away by anyone
• Human Dignity is Inherent


  Dignity is an essential characteristic of being human; one can’t be human without dignity
• Every person is unique and unrepeatable, with their own identity and purpose.
• Principle of The Dignity of Work


  Work is the means by which persons express and develop their dignity

  Each job should be respected equally
• Principle of The Dignity of Work/Rights of Workers


  Just wage, good work condition, unions
• Principle of Participation 


  Everyone has something valuable and unique to contribute.

  It is a right and responsibility
• PREFERENTIAL OPTION FOR THE POOR

  They are not only without money but also derived of basic rights

  We are called to emulate God by showing a special preference for those who are poor and weak
• Principle of Solidarity 


  We are members of the same human family.
• Principle of stewardship 


  We show our respect for the creator by helping others

  We are called to protect people and the planet, living our faith in relationship with aloof God’s creation.
• Moral responsibility in Stewardship 


  Ourselves

  Relationship with others

  Environment around us

  We manage the creations
• Common good is about working together to make sure all people have access to things they need to live well
• Principle of Common Good 


  It is reached when we work together to improve the well being of people in the society
• Principle of Subsidiarity 


  Decision that should be made during the lowest times by people most affected.

  People should solve their own problems
• Subsidiarity 


  The general aim is to guarantee a degree of independence.
• ELEMENTS OF THE SPIRITUALITY OF SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION

  Enduring and intimate commitment to Jesus

  Seeking of the Kingdom of God

  Sharing the Good News

  Heeding God’s Word
• Social Action

  Includes correcting social structures and helping solve the problems that perpetuate the need for social service.
• Principles of Solidarity


  We are members of the same human family. We are our brothers and sisters’ keepers. Loving our neighbor has global dimensions in an interdependent world.
• • The common good is reached when we work together to improve the well being of people in our society and the wider world.