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Social Mission of the Church
Building towards a civilization of love
LESSON OBJECTIVES:At the end of the lesson, the students are able to:
1. link the plan of salvation with the kingdom of God
2. see the continuation of Jesus’ ministry with the social mission of the Church
3. define the Catholic Social Teachings4. explain the process of see-judge-act
Plan of Salvation
Starting point: God’s LOVE began in creation
Continued in his mighty works of salvation
creati
on
Plan of Salvation
Definitive point: Jesus’ coming was meant to emphasize God’s love
“For God so loved the world that whoever believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” (Jn. 3: 16)
creati
on
Plan of Salvation
Jesus’ ministry: Jesus’ words and deeds proclaimed the graciousness of God using the KINGDOM OF GOD as his symbol.
Plan of Salvation
CHURCH: Continues Jesus’ saving works as its way of proclaiming the KINGDOM OF GOD
Plan of Salvation
SOCIAL MISSION OF THE CHURCH: Must respond to the challenge to build a just and peaceful society here on earth
Kingdom of God
A sign of victory over sin and its effects
A sign of new and future world full of life-blessings
CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGS
Social Mission of the
Church
An embodiment of concepts (truth, values, principles)
which the Church extracts from revelation and natural law
and adopts and applies to the social problems our times
to help people and governments to organize a more human society
CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGS
Social Mission of the
Church
An embodiment of concepts (truth, values, principles)
which the Church extracts from revelation and natural law
and adopts and applies to the social problems our times
to help people and governments to organize a more human society
CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGS
Social Mission of the
Church
An embodiment of concepts (truth, values, principles)
which the Church extracts from revelation and natural law
and adopts and applies to the social problems our times
to help people and governments to organize a more human society
CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHINGS
Social Mission of the
Church
An embodiment of concepts (truth, values, principles)
which the Church extracts from revelation and natural law
and adopts and applies to the social problems our times
to help people and governments to organize a more human society
Principles for reflection
Criteria for judgment
Guidelines for action
ELEMENTS : CIVILIZATION OF LOVE
• Sacred Scripture
• Teachings of the Fathers of the Church and Theologians
• Magisterium
SOURCES :
The Fundamental Principles
I bring you GOOD NEWS!
solidarity
human dignity common good
human rights
authentic human development
universal
purpose of
goods
subsidiarity
option for the poor
stewardship
dignity of work
JUDGESEE
ACT
There are three stages which should normally be followed in the reduction of social principles into practice. . . expressed in the three terms: see, judge, act.
Mater et Magistra, 263
METHOD :
SEE Seeing, hearing, and experiencing the lived reality of
individuals and communities
SEE
What are the causes of the situation?
What are the consequences?
What are the people’s reactions, motives and mentalities?
JUDGE
Social Analysis
Theological Reflection
This involves the evaluation of the facts we have gathered in the light of the Scriptures and the teachings of the Church
JUDGE
Is what is happening consistent with Christian and human values?
Is it contributing to God's plan to build His Kingdom of love, peace and justice?
Are they, human, truly Christian?
ACTPlanning and carrying out
actions aimed at transforming the social
structures that contribute to suffering and injustice
ACTWhat active response am I to make?
Is my action educative for me, and for others?
Did I change the situation and the way people think?
References:Images taken from:
http://www.virginmedia.com/images/eyes430x300.jpghttp://www.virginmedia.com/images/man_thinking430x300.jpghttp://www.adcet.edu.au/Admin/UploadedFiles/Images/Photos/jigsaw%20success.jpghttp://images.faithclipart.com/images/3/1174073665536_15/img_large_watermarked.jpghttp://www.fotosearch.com/bthumb/CSP/CSP030/k0300296.jpghttp://www.timshen.truepath.com/christian/jesus_wine_bread_hg_clr.gifhttp://www.problogger.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/how-to-build-community-blog.pnghttp://socialmediamemo.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/social-media-people.jpghttp://oldlife.org/files/2010/05/social-justice.jpg
Some slides taken from Fr. Dan Kroeger, OFM
SEE-JUDGE-ACT questions taken from: http://www.socialjustice.catholic.org.au