genocide
the systematic and planned extermination of an entire ethnic, religious, political or cultural group of people
original holiness
the original state of human beings in their relationship with God, sharing in the divine life in full communion with him
original justice
the state of complete harmony of our first parents with themselves, with each other, and with all of creation
common good
the good that is collectively shared by a number of people and that is beneficial for all members of a given community
Fall, the
called the fall from grace, the biblical revelation about the origins of sin and evil in the world
original sin
the sin by which the first humans disobeyed God and thereby lost original holiness and became subject to death
social justice
the defense of human dignity by ensuring that essential human needs are met and that essential human rights are protected for all people
divine revelation
God's self- communication through which he makes known the mystery of his divine plan
scripture(s)
generally, the term for any sacred writing. for Christians the old and new testaments that make up the bible and are recognized as the word of God
tradition
latin meaning "to hand on", refers to the process of passing on the Gospel message
salvation history
the pattern of specific salvific events in human history in which God clearly reveals his presence and saving actions
covenant
a solemn agreement between human beings or between God and a human being in which mutual commitments are made
old law
divine law revealed in the old testament, summarized in the ten commandments
new law
divine law revealed in the new testament through the life and teaching of Jesus Christ and through the witness and teaching of the Apostles
paschal mystery
the work of salvation accomplished by Jesus Christ mainly through his Passion, death, Resurrection and Ascension
trinity
latin meaning "threefold", referring to the central mystery of the Christian faith that God exists as a communion of three distinct and interrelated Divine Persons: father, son and holy spirit
church
1. entire people of God throughout the world
2. the diocese, which is also known as the local Church
3. the assembly of believers gathered for the celebration of the liturgy, especially in the Eucharist
grace
the free and undeserved gift of God's loving and active presence in the universe and in our lives
prophet
a person God chooses to speak his message of salvation
synoptic gospels
greek meaning "seeing the whole together", the name given the gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke cause they are similar in style and content
corporal works of mercy
charitable actions that respond to people's physical needs and show respect for human dignity
social doctrine
the body of teaching by the Couch on economic and social matters that includes moral judgements and demands for action in favor of those being harmed
social encyclical
a teaching letter from the Pope to the members of the Church on topics of social justice, human rights, and peace
subsidiarity
the moral principle that large organizations and governments shouldn't not take over responsibilities and decisions that can be carried out by individuals and local organizations
racism
treating people of a different race without the full respect their equal dignity requires
deterrence
the belief that war, especially nuclear war, can be prevented through the ability to respond to a military attack with a devastating counterattack
magisterium
the Church's living teaching office, which consists of all bishops, in communion with the Pope, the bishop of Rome
cardinal virtues
latin for "pivot", four virtues that are viewed was pivotal or essential for full Christian living
virtue
a habitual and firm disposition to do good
justice
the cardinal virtue concerned with the rights and duties within relationships
commutative justice
this type of justice calls of fairness in agreements and contracts between individuals
legal justice
the social responsibilities that citizens own their country and society
distributive justice
the responsibility that society has for safeguarding essential human rights and ensuring the just distribution of the earth's resources
universal destination of goods
the principle that the earth and all its goods belong to God, and he intends these goods to provide the things all human beings need to live with dignity
fair trade
an organoide social movement and market- based approach that aims to help producers in developing countries to obtain living wages for their labor
solidarity
union of one's heart and mind with all people
stewardship
the careful and responsible management of someone or something that has been entrusted to a person's care
genocide
the systematic and planned extermination of an entire ethnic, religious, political or cultural group of people
original holiness
the original state of human beings in their relationship with God, sharing in the divine life in full communion with him
original justice
the state of complete harmony of our first parents with themselves, with each other, and with all of creation
common good
the good that is collectively shared by a number of people and that is beneficial for all members of a given community
Fall, the
called the fall from grace, the biblical revelation about the origins of sin and evil in the world
original sin
the sin by which the first humans disobeyed God and thereby lost original holiness and became subject to death
social justice
the defense of human dignity by ensuring that essential human needs are met and that essential human rights are protected for all people
divine revelation
God's self- communication through which he makes known the mystery of his divine plan
scripture(s)
generally, the term for any sacred writing. for Christians the old and new testaments that make up the bible and are recognized as the word of God
tradition
latin meaning "to hand on", refers to the process of passing on the Gospel message
salvation history
the pattern of specific salvific events in human history in which God clearly reveals his presence and saving actions
covenant
a solemn agreement between human beings or between God and a human being in which mutual commitments are made
old law
divine law revealed in the old testament, summarized in the ten commandments
new law
divine law revealed in the new testament through the life and teaching of Jesus Christ and through the witness and teaching of the Apostles
paschal mystery
the work of salvation accomplished by Jesus Christ mainly through his Passion, death, Resurrection and Ascension
trinity
latin meaning "threefold", referring to the central mystery of the Christian faith that God exists as a communion of three distinct and interrelated Divine Persons: father, son and holy spirit
church
1. entire people of God throughout the world
2. the diocese, which is also known as the local Church
3. the assembly of believers gathered for the celebration of the liturgy, especially in the Eucharist
grace
the free and undeserved gift of God's loving and active presence in the universe and in our lives
prophet
a person God chooses to speak his message of salvation
synoptic gospels
greek meaning "seeing the whole together", the name given the gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke cause they are similar in style and content
corporal works of mercy
charitable actions that respond to people's physical needs and show respect for human dignity
social doctrine
the body of teaching by the Couch on economic and social matters that includes moral judgements and demands for action in favor of those being harmed
social encyclical
a teaching letter from the Pope to the members of the Church on topics of social justice, human rights, and peace
subsidiarity
the moral principle that large organizations and governments shouldn't not take over responsibilities and decisions that can be carried out by individuals and local organizations
racism
treating people of a different race without the full respect their equal dignity requires
deterrence
the belief that war, especially nuclear war, can be prevented through the ability to respond to a military attack with a devastating counterattack
magisterium
the Church's living teaching office, which consists of all bishops, in communion with the Pope, the bishop of Rome
cardinal virtues
latin for "pivot", four virtues that are viewed was pivotal or essential for full Christian living
virtue
a habitual and firm disposition to do good
justice
the cardinal virtue concerned with the rights and duties within relationships
commutative justice
this type of justice calls of fairness in agreements and contracts between individuals
legal justice
the social responsibilities that citizens own their country and society
distributive justice
the responsibility that society has for safeguarding essential human rights and ensuring the just distribution of the earth's resources
universal destination of goods
the principle that the earth and all its goods belong to God, and he intends these goods to provide the things all human beings need to live with dignity
fair trade
an organoide social movement and market- based approach that aims to help producers in developing countries to obtain living wages for their labor
solidarity
union of one's heart and mind with all people
stewardship
the careful and responsible management of someone or something that has been entrusted to a person's care