Poverty and charity (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards

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Poverty and charity
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Catholic view on caring for poor

Essential to demonstrate faith & gain God's favour

Deuteronomy 15:10 key message

Give generously without grudging heart; God will bless you

What is stewardship?

Responsibility to ensure everyone's basic needs are met

Proverbs 14:31 teaching

Kindness to needy honours God; oppressing poor shows contempt

Luke 6:20 blessing

Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God

Catholic definition of charity

Love in action

Good Samaritan parable lesson

True charity involves practical action, not just intentions

Psalm 89:11 divine ownership

Heavens, earth & all in it belong to God

Define absolute poverty

Severe lack of basic needs: food, water, health, shelter, etc.

Define relative poverty

Living standards that vary by country; less severe disadvantage

Catholic view on self-sufficiency

Encourage work & training, not permanent dependence on charity

What does CAFOD stand for?

Catholic Agency for Overseas Development

CAFOD's approach to poverty

Sustainable development programmes in 40+ countries

What does CSAN stand for?

Caritas Social Action Network

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