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 fist 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. social conditions that allow for all citizens of the earth, individuals and families, to meet basic needs and achieve fulfillment promo
the Fall
Fall from Grace"
the biblical revelation about the origins of sin and evil in the world, expressed figuratively in the account of Adam and Eve in Genesis
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. Divine revelation is a gift accomplished by the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit through the words and deeds of salvation history. it is most fully realized in the Passion,
scriptures
general: any sacred writing
Christians: the Old and New Testaments that make up the Bible and are recognized as the Word of God
Tradition
to hand on"
process of passing on the Gospel message. Tradition, which began with the oral communication of the Gospel by the Apostles, was written down in Scriptures, is handed down and lived out in the life of the Church, and is interpreted by the bish
salvation history
the pattern of specific salvific events in human history in which God clearly reveals his presence and saving actions. Salvation was accomplished once and for all through Jesus Christ, a truth foreshadowed and revealed throughout the Old Testament
covenant
a solemn agreement between human beings or between God and a human being in which mutual commitments are made
Old Law
Law of Moses"
Divine Law revealed in the Old Testament, summarized in the Ten Commandments.
succeed by the New Law of the Gospels
New Law
Law of Love"
Divine Law revealed in the New Testament through the life and teaching of Jesus Christ and through the witness and teaching of the Apostles. The New Law perfects the Old LAw and brings it to fulfillment.
Paschal Mystery
the work of salvation accomplished by Jesus Christ mainly through his Passion, death, Resurrection, and Ascension
Trinity
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. The doctrine of the Trinity is a mystery that is inaccessible to human reas
Church
1) the 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 the Eucharist. in the Nicene Creed, the Church is recognized as O
grace
the free and undeserved gift of God's loving and active presence in the universe and in our lives, empowering us to respond to his call and to live as his adopted sons and daughters. grace restores our loving communion with the Holy Trinity, lost through
prophet
a person God chooses to speak his message of salvation
synoptic Gospels
seeing the whole together"
Gospels matthew, mark, luke, and john because 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.
1. feeding the hungry
2. giving drink to the thirtsty
3. clothing the naked
4. sheltering the homeless
5. visiting the sick
6. visiting prisoners
7. burying the
social doctrine
the body teaching by the Church on economic and social matters that includes moral judgments 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
subsidarity
the moral principle the large organizations and gov. should not take over the responsibilities and decisions that can be carried out by individuals and local organizations, and large corporations and gov. have the responsibility to support
racism
treating people of a different race without the full respect their equal dignity requires
deterrence
the belief that war can prevented through the ability to respond to 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
pivot" four virtues that are viewed as pivotal or essential for full Christian living: prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance
virtue
a habitual and firm disposition to do good
justice
the cardinal virtue concerned with the rights and duties within relationships
commulative justice
type of justice calls for fairness in agreements and contracts between individuals; an equal exchange of goods, money, or services
legal justice
the social responsibilities that citizens owe 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 organized social movement and market-based approach that aims to help produces 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 for 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 fist 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. social conditions that allow for all citizens of the earth, individuals and families, to meet basic needs and achieve fulfillment promo
the Fall
Fall from Grace"
the biblical revelation about the origins of sin and evil in the world, expressed figuratively in the account of Adam and Eve in Genesis
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. Divine revelation is a gift accomplished by the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit through the words and deeds of salvation history. it is most fully realized in the Passion,
scriptures
general: any sacred writing
Christians: the Old and New Testaments that make up the Bible and are recognized as the Word of God
Tradition
to hand on"
process of passing on the Gospel message. Tradition, which began with the oral communication of the Gospel by the Apostles, was written down in Scriptures, is handed down and lived out in the life of the Church, and is interpreted by the bish
salvation history
the pattern of specific salvific events in human history in which God clearly reveals his presence and saving actions. Salvation was accomplished once and for all through Jesus Christ, a truth foreshadowed and revealed throughout the Old Testament
covenant
a solemn agreement between human beings or between God and a human being in which mutual commitments are made
Old Law
Law of Moses"
Divine Law revealed in the Old Testament, summarized in the Ten Commandments.
succeed by the New Law of the Gospels
New Law
Law of Love"
Divine Law revealed in the New Testament through the life and teaching of Jesus Christ and through the witness and teaching of the Apostles. The New Law perfects the Old LAw and brings it to fulfillment.
Paschal Mystery
the work of salvation accomplished by Jesus Christ mainly through his Passion, death, Resurrection, and Ascension
Trinity
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. The doctrine of the Trinity is a mystery that is inaccessible to human reas
Church
1) the 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 the Eucharist. in the Nicene Creed, the Church is recognized as O
grace
the free and undeserved gift of God's loving and active presence in the universe and in our lives, empowering us to respond to his call and to live as his adopted sons and daughters. grace restores our loving communion with the Holy Trinity, lost through
prophet
a person God chooses to speak his message of salvation
synoptic Gospels
seeing the whole together"
Gospels matthew, mark, luke, and john because 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.
1. feeding the hungry
2. giving drink to the thirtsty
3. clothing the naked
4. sheltering the homeless
5. visiting the sick
6. visiting prisoners
7. burying the
social doctrine
the body teaching by the Church on economic and social matters that includes moral judgments 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
subsidarity
the moral principle the large organizations and gov. should not take over the responsibilities and decisions that can be carried out by individuals and local organizations, and large corporations and gov. have the responsibility to support
racism
treating people of a different race without the full respect their equal dignity requires
deterrence
the belief that war can prevented through the ability to respond to 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
pivot" four virtues that are viewed as pivotal or essential for full Christian living: prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance
virtue
a habitual and firm disposition to do good
justice
the cardinal virtue concerned with the rights and duties within relationships
commulative justice
type of justice calls for fairness in agreements and contracts between individuals; an equal exchange of goods, money, or services
legal justice
the social responsibilities that citizens owe 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 organized social movement and market-based approach that aims to help produces 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 for someone or something that has been entrusted to a person's care