Catholic social teaching (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Flashcards

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Catholic social teaching definition

Church's guidance on engaging with society for justice

Core principle of Catholic social teaching

Faith should lead to action in the world

Biblical source: 'Love your neighbour as yourself'

Mark 12:31

Justice in Catholic teaching means

Treating all equally & ensuring dignified life for all

Peace in Catholic teaching means

Actively working to create harmony

Reconciliation in Catholic teaching means

Repairing damaged relationships

What is Evangelii Gaudium?

Document by Pope Francis on Church's mission today

Evangelii Gaudium: Catholics cannot

Simply focus on personal faith; must engage socially

Parable of Sheep & Goats teaches

Faith must be shown through practical acts of kindness

CAFOD stands for

Catholic Agency for Overseas Development

CAFOD's main purpose

Fighting poverty and injustice worldwide

Catholic agencies: every human deserves

Dignity regardless of background or circumstances

Three values guiding Catholic agencies

Compassion, solidarity and hope

Catholic teaching: 'Faith without works is'

Meaningless

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