Foundations of Catholic Social Teaching Directed Reading Worksheet Chapter 8: Solidarity

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1 Name Date Foundations of Catholic Social Teaching Directed Reading Worksheet Chapter 8: Solidarity Directions: Read through the chapter and fill in the missing information. All the questions run sequential to the chapter. If a true/false statement is false, correct it. Introduction: What is Solidarity? (Pages ) 1. All humans are because they are made in, and solidarity is the theme that highlights each individual s need to for the common good. is the reason you have for those you have never met and the reason you give special to the poor. It involves people coming together in. 2. Explain St. Paul s analogy of the Body of Christ. 3. True or False? Solidarity means the world s richer nations must make a conscientious effort to promote development of the poorer ones. 4. In what two ways is the Church universal? 5. Solidarity is more than just a ; it is a resoluteness that becomes manifested in and guides the ordering of, market regulations, and systems. The virtue of solidarity enables you to the societies in which you live and to overcome any or structures of sin that have become in these societies. 6. Who is the perfect embodiment of solidarity? 7. What are some of the causes of the stark inequalities between developing and first-world countries according to the Catechism of the Catholic Church? 8. have a moral responsibility toward those that are less, especially countries suffering because of historical and circumstances beyond their control. It can come in the form of and reforming international institutions and relationships to determine the causes of and other social ills. 9. True or False? Working to satisfy the need for God means people have to convert in order to receive aid. Section 1: Solidarity and Immigration (Pages ) 10. Explain the difference between emigration and immigration.

2 2 11. Though persons have a right to, countries also have a right to such immigration, keeping in mind the for those whom they govern and being in developing laws regarding immigration. Immigrants must to such regulations and other of the country to which they are migrating. 12. True or False? The Church condemns illegal immigration. 13. What does it mean to say solidarity means taking responsibility for those in trouble in regards to migrants? Section 2: Solidarity and Peace (Pages ) 14. Working for peace and being a is the goal of living, and the virtues of and peace are related. Bl. Pope Paul VI declared: If you want peace, work for. Peace is not merely the absence of ; it is the work of justice and is through acts of love on behalf of all people, especially the. 15. According to The Compendium of Social Doctrine of the Church, when is peace threatened? 16. When does peace exist? 17. What four points are made about peace in Gaudium et Spes? (d) 18. True or False? Peacemaking is a passive, not an active, lifestyle. 19. What does it mean to say that to be a peacemaker, peace must begin in your heart? 2

3 3 20. According to the US Catholic there are two sets of to help people be more peaceful: You must be, gentle, and patient with people, just like. You must also be strong, and bold in spreading the of peace which is best exemplified when you and love your enemies and perform for them. 21. What virtues are suggested to make you a good peacemaker? 22. is essential for developing a of peacemaking because in prayer God can calm your, challenge you to greater and love for others, and you to keep working for peace despite frustration,, and defeats. Prayer is the very essence of building the of order, justice, and. 23. is one response to conflict, and its is peace. In every era of history Christians have lived in a world that is sometimes a violent world. War is never the. Jesus command to be applies to all today. Pope said, is lost by peace; may be lost by war. 24. True or False? Those who have legitimate authority have a duty to protect the citizens they govern, and sometimes that protection requires military action. 25. What three criteria does the Church s just war doctrine address? 26. True or False? The just war assessments always begin with a strong presumption for the use of force. Identify which of the Just War criteria is being described in questions Harsh measures, cruelty to prisoners, and needless destruction is not tolerated. 28. All peaceful efforts have been tried and have failed. 29. The situation is grave, lasting, and threatens the lives of innocent people. 30. The use of violence must not worsen evils and disorders. 31. The declaration of war is made by those with genuine responsibility to represent the people. 32. The chances of success are weighed in light of the expected casualties of war. 3

4 33. Summarize three standards of moral restraint once there is an armed conflict What acts are never permitted in war? 35. requires courage, patience,, creativity, and a passionate to seeking justice and truth no matter what the. Nonviolence should not be confused with the approach to confronting. 36. How does nonviolence combat injustice? 37. True or False? There are major problems applying the just war doctrine to any kind of conventional war. 38. True or False? The US Catholic bishops believe that there cannot be such a thing as a limited nuclear war because one criteria of the just war teaching is that there must involve a legitimate authority. 39. True or False? The CCC warns that the arms race does not ensure peace but rather aggravates the causes of war. 40. Explain why the international community has had difficulty in dealing with terrorists? 41. actions are objectively a grave evil and governments have the right of. The fight against terrorism must include, economic, and educational that change social conditions from which many terrorists come. must adhere to international laws about and ban methods that undermine such. 42. What are some causes of terrorism? Section 3: Discrimination: An Offense Against Solidarity (Pages ) 43. is an offense against human. It involves harmful actions against the or individuals and denies their human rights. Someone else s 4

5 , albeit different from your life situation, cannot be the basis for treating someone as though he has Explain the difference between racism and institutional racism. 45. What are some of the negative effects of racism observed by the US Catholic Bishops? 46. True or False? Though more obvious than other offenses, scandal is still an attack on the dignity of the human person. 5

Reflection/Action Process

Reflection/Action Process The social message of the Gospel must not be considered a theory, but above all else a basis and a motivation for action. Today more than ever, the Church is aware that her social