genocide
The systematic and planned extermination of an entire ethnic, religious, political, or cultural group of people.
original holiness
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, each other, and 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
Also called the 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.
original sin
The sin by which the first humans disobeyed God and thereby lost original holiness and became subject to death. Original Sin is transmitted to every person born into the world except Mary and Jesus Christ.
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,
scripture
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
This word (from the 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
A solemn agreement between human beings or between God and a human being in which mutual commitments are made.
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. The New Law perfects the Old Law and brings it to fulfillment. Also called the Law of Love.
paschal mystery
The work of salvation accomplished by Jesus Christ mainly through His Passion, death, Resurrection, and Ascension.
trinity
From the Latin 'trinus' 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
The term has three inseparable meanings:
1. The entire People of God through out the world
2. The dioceses, which is also known as the local Church
3. The assembly of believers gathered for the celebration of the liturgy
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 in our lives.
prophet
A person God chooses to speak His message of salvation.
synoptic gospels
The name given to the Gospels Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
corporal works of mercy
Charitable actions that respond to people's physical needs and show respect for human dignity - the traditional list of seven works includes feeding the hungry, giving drink to the thirsty, clothing the naked, sheltering the homeless, visiting the sick, v
social doctrine
The Body of teaching by the Church on economic and social matters that includes moral judgements and demands for action of those being harmed.
social encyclical
A teaching letter from the Pope to the members of a Church on the topics of social justice, human rights, and peace.
susidarity
The moral principle that large organizations and governments should not take over responsibilities and decisions that can be carried out by individuals and local organizations, and that large corporations and governments 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, especially nuclear war, can be prevented through the ability to respond to a military attack with a devastating counter attack.
magisterium
The Church's living teaching office, which consists of all bishops, in communion with the Pope, the Bishop of Rome.
cardinal virtues
Based on the Latin word for '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; the commitment, as well as the actions and attitudes that flow from the commitment, as well as the actions and attitudes that flow from the commitment, to ensure that all perso
commutative justice
This type of justice calls for fairness in agreements and contracts between individuals. It is and 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, with special regard for those whose basic needs are going unmet.
solidarity
Union of one's heart and mind with all people. Solidarity leads to the just distribution of material goods, creates bonds between opposing groups and nations, and leads to the spread of spiritual goods such as friendship and prayer.
stewardship
The careful and responsible management of someone or something that has been entrusted to a person's care. This includes responsibly using and caring for the gifts of creation that God has given us.
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
genocide
The systematic and planned extermination of an entire ethnic, religious, political, or cultural group of people.
original holiness
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, each other, and 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
Also called the 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.
original sin
The sin by which the first humans disobeyed God and thereby lost original holiness and became subject to death. Original Sin is transmitted to every person born into the world except Mary and Jesus Christ.
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,
scripture
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
This word (from the 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
A solemn agreement between human beings or between God and a human being in which mutual commitments are made.
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. The New Law perfects the Old Law and brings it to fulfillment. Also called the Law of Love.
paschal mystery
The work of salvation accomplished by Jesus Christ mainly through His Passion, death, Resurrection, and Ascension.
trinity
From the Latin 'trinus' 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
The term has three inseparable meanings:
1. The entire People of God through out the world
2. The dioceses, which is also known as the local Church
3. The assembly of believers gathered for the celebration of the liturgy
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 in our lives.
prophet
A person God chooses to speak His message of salvation.
synoptic gospels
The name given to the Gospels Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
corporal works of mercy
Charitable actions that respond to people's physical needs and show respect for human dignity - the traditional list of seven works includes feeding the hungry, giving drink to the thirsty, clothing the naked, sheltering the homeless, visiting the sick, v
social doctrine
The Body of teaching by the Church on economic and social matters that includes moral judgements and demands for action of those being harmed.
social encyclical
A teaching letter from the Pope to the members of a Church on the topics of social justice, human rights, and peace.
susidarity
The moral principle that large organizations and governments should not take over responsibilities and decisions that can be carried out by individuals and local organizations, and that large corporations and governments 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, especially nuclear war, can be prevented through the ability to respond to a military attack with a devastating counter attack.
magisterium
The Church's living teaching office, which consists of all bishops, in communion with the Pope, the Bishop of Rome.
cardinal virtues
Based on the Latin word for '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; the commitment, as well as the actions and attitudes that flow from the commitment, as well as the actions and attitudes that flow from the commitment, to ensure that all perso
commutative justice
This type of justice calls for fairness in agreements and contracts between individuals. It is and 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, with special regard for those whose basic needs are going unmet.
solidarity
Union of one's heart and mind with all people. Solidarity leads to the just distribution of material goods, creates bonds between opposing groups and nations, and leads to the spread of spiritual goods such as friendship and prayer.
stewardship
The careful and responsible management of someone or something that has been entrusted to a person's care. This includes responsibly using and caring for the gifts of creation that God has given us.
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