Assessment

• Common good


  Respecting the rights and responsibilities of all people. Where it is about what's best for the collective, rather than what's best for certain individuals or groups. It's about making decisions and taking actions that benefit everyone, not just some.
• Catholic social teaching of the common good

  Every human having the right to participate in decisions that affect their lives and having the fundamental right to life, food, shelter, education, health care and employment. There are special conditions that allow people to reach their full human potential and to realise their human dignity.
• Matthew 7:12: '"So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the law and the Prophets."'
• Pope Francis: '"The common good is about ensuring that every person and all people can flourish."'
• Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraphs 1905-1912: '"The common good is the sum total of social conditions which allow people, either as groups or as individuals, to reach their fulfillment more fully and more easily."'
• Matthew 7:12

  Refers to the Golden Rule, emphasising the importance of considering the wellbeing of others within our decisions and actions. Living by this rule, fosters an environment filled with compassion, empathy, collaboration and mutual respect.
• Pope Francis' statement


  Demonstrates how society should create conditions where every individual can flourish.
• Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraphs 1905-1912


  Conveys how common good is about creating an environment where every person can reach their full potential more easily.
• Dignity of a human person

  The principle that all human beings are created in the image and likeness of God, and each person has an innate, sacred dignity that comes from being made by God, not from any human quality or accomplishment
• Human dignity is every human being is made in the image and likeness of God and has the fundamental dignity that must be respected, protected and honoured
• Genesis 1:27: '"God created mankind in his image: in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them."'
• Pope John Paul ll, The Gospel of Life, paragraph 9: '"Life, especially human lfe,beling to God; whoever attacks human life attacks God's very self."'
• Genesis 1:27

  • It emphasises how God is created in his own image, both male and female. Every person has inherent value and dignity because they reflect the likeness of God's nature. Living this demonstrates equality among people and calls for treating everyone with respect and fairness.
• Pope John Paul ll, The Gospel of Life, paragraph 9


  • This statement expresses that human life is scared because it only comes from God. So any harm done to human life is seen as an attack on God himself. It calls for commitment to protect and upgold the dignity of every person, regardless of their curcmstances, as reflecting God's respect, protection and love for each person.
• Dignity of a human person

  The principle that all human beings are created in the image and likeness of God, and each person has an innate, sacred dignity that comes from being made by God, not from any human quality or accomplishment
• Human dignity is inherent and cannot be taken away
• Simple terms: Human dignity

  Every human being is made in the image and likeness of God and has the fundamental dignity that must be respected, protected and honoured
• Genesis 1:27: '"God created mankind in his image: in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them."'
• Pope John Paul II, The Gospel of Life 1995, paragraph 9: '"Life, especially human life, belongs to God; whoever attacks human life attacks God's very self."'
• War

  A state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country
• Causes of War

  • Disagreements over beliefs
  • Disagreements over power
  • Disagreements over resources
  • Disagreements over land
• Types of War

  • International conflicts
  • Civil wars
• Effects and Impacts of War

  • Loss of life (death)
  • Injuries
  • Displacement of the population (refugees)
  • Destruction of infrastructure
  • Economic hardships
  • Long term psychological trauma (PTSD) that affect individuals and societies
• Solidarity


  Society is made up of one human family, whatever their differences. People have the responsibility to stand in unity with all people, especially the disadvantaged.
• Romans 12:18: '"If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone."'
• Matthew 5:9: '"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God."'
• Matthew 7:12: '"So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the law and the Prophets."'