TABLE OF CONTENTS
ix
Abbreviations Used for the Books of the Bible
ix
General Abbreviations
x
Overview
T239
Catholic Prayers and Devotions
1
Chapter 1:
Knowing God Through Natural Revelation, Reason, and Faith
Knowing God Through Natural Revelation, Reason, and Faith
1a
Chapter Planning Guide
1c
Chapter Objectives
1c
Keys to this Chapter
1d
Key Ideas
1
Introduction:
Our Social Nature
Our Social Nature
1a
Chapter Planning Guide
1c
Chapter Objectives
1c
Keys to this Chapter
1d
Key Ideas
2
Because We Are Social Beings, We Need One Another
5
It Is Not Good to Be Alone
6
Sidebar: What the Catechism Teaches About Original Sin
7
The Old Testament: Learning to Live as God’s Chosen People
9
The New Testament: A Society of Heaven and Earth
10
Conclusion
11
Sidebar: The Twelve Apostles: How to Live Together in Peace
13
Supplementary Reading
15
Vocabulary
16
Study Questions
16
Practical Exercises
17
From the Catechism
19
Chapter 1:
The Heavenly Model for Earthly Society
The Heavenly Model for Earthly Society
19a
Chapter Planning Guide
19c
Chapter Objectives
19c
Keys to this Chapter
19d
Key Ideas
20
Christian Charity Begins in God Himself
22
The Principle of Love
23
Sidebar: Bl. Teresa of Calcutta: Her God Is Called Love
24
The Blessed Trinity: Our Origin and Goal
26
The Holy Spirit: Our Bond of Love
27
Sidebar: St. Damien of Molokai: A Leper Among the Lepers
28
The Church: The Body of Christ
30
Sidebar: Ecumenism: That All May Be One
31
The Blessed Trinity: The Pattern of Social Life
32
Conclusion
33
St. John Paul II: Witnesses to Love
35
Supplementary Reading
40
Vocabulary
41
Study Questions
41
Practical Exercises
42
From the Catechism
43
Chapter 2:
Justice and Rights: The Foundation of All Order in the World
Justice and Rights: The Foundation of All Order in the World
43a
Chapter Planning Guide
43c
Chapter Objectives
43c
Keys to this Chapter
43d
Key Ideas
44
Justice and Law
45
Defining Justice
46
Justice Is Personal
46
Rights Precede Justice
47
Sidebar: John Howard Griffin: Raceless Vision
48
Types of Justice
50
What Rights Do We Have?
51
Sidebar: Dr. Bernard Nathanson and the Right to Life
53
Justice in the Bible
55
Conclusion
56
St. Thomas Aquinas: On Justice
58
Supplementary Reading
60
Long-term Assignment
62
Vocabulary
63
Study Questions
64
Practical Exercises
65
From the Catechism
67
Chapter 3:
The Church Teaches Us How to Live
The Church Teaches Us How to Live
67a
Chapter Planning Guide
67e
Chapter Objectives
67e
Keys to this Chapter
67f
Key Ideas
68
The Popes and Councils Teach Authoritatively on Social Concerns
69
A Voice of Social Conscience
70
Magisterium
71
The Age of Revolutions
72
Responding to Revolutions
73
Pope Leo XIII, Rerum Novarum
74
Building on Rerum Novarum: The Social Encyclicals
75
Sidebar: Cesar Chavez: The Son of Rerum Novarum
76
Pope Pius XI, Quadragesimo Anno
77
St. John XXIII, Mater et Magistra
77
St. John XXIII, Pacem in Terris
78
Bl. Paul VI, Populorum Progressio
79
St. John Paul II, Laborem Exercens
80
St. John Paul II, Sollicitudo Rei Socialis
81
St. John Paul II, Centesimus Annus
81
St. John Paul II, Evangelium Vitæ
82
Pope Benedict XVI, Deus Caritas Est
83
Sidebar: Dorothy Day: A Radical Witness
84
Pope Benedict XVI, Caritas in Veritate
84
Second Vatican Council, Gaudium et Spes
85
Common Concerns
85
Efforts of the U. S. Hierarchy
86
Conclusion
87
Pope St. Clement I: On Sharing What You Have Been Given
88
Supplementary Reading
93
Vocabulary
94
Study Questions
95
Practical Exercises
95
From the Catechism
97
Chapter 4:
Principles of Catholic Social Doctrine
Principles of Catholic Social Doctrine
97a
Chapter Planning Guide
97c
Chapter Objectives
97c
Keys to this Chapter
97d
Key Ideas
98
The Church’s Teaching Rests on a Solid Foundation
100
Human Dignity
101
The Common Good
104
Subsidiarity
105
Solidarity
106
Sidebar: Lech Walesa and the Power of Solidarity
107
Secondary Principles
108
Sidebar: Shahbaz Bhatti: Solidarity Among Persecuted Minorities
109
Conclusion
110
Sidebar: Bl. Juana Maria Condesa Lluch
111
Supplementary Reading
114
Long-term Assignment
114
Vocabulary
115
Study Questions
115
Practical Exercises
116
From the Catechism
117
Chapter 5:
Major Themes in Catholic Social Doctrine
Major Themes in Catholic Social Doctrine
117a
Chapter Planning Guide
117e
Chapter Objectives
117e
Keys to this Chapter
117f
Key Ideas
118
Clear Messages Delivered with Urgency and Frequency
119
The Dignity of Human Life
122
The Call to Family, Community, and Participation
125
Responsibility and Rights
126
Preferential Option for the Poor
129
Sidebar: St. Gregory of Nazianzus: We Are All Poor and Needy
131
The Dignity of Work
133
Sidebar: The Roots of the European Union
134
Universal Solidarity
137
Sidebar: St. Luigi Guanella: Helping People with Disabilities Enjoy Life Abundantly
138
Stewardship of God’s Creation
140
Conclusion
141
Sidebar: St. John Chrysostom: A Warning to the Wealthy
142
Supplementary Reading
146
Vocabulary
147
Study Questions
147
Practical Exercises
148
From the Catechism
149
Chapter 6:
Law, Love, Sin, and Virtue
Law, Love, Sin, and Virtue
149a
Chapter Planning Guide
149e
Chapter Objectives
149e
Keys to this Chapter
149f
Key Ideas
150
The Commandments and the Beatitudes: Classic Biblical Expressions of Social Doctrine
151
Personal Sin and Social Sin
154
The Ten Commandments
155
The First Three Commandments
157
The Family: Where Social Order Begins
159
Choose Life
160
Sidebar: Baudouin: A King and His Conscience
163
Just War
164
Holy Purity
165
Bl. Franz Jagerstatter: Conscientious Objector and Martyr
167
What Goods Are Good For
169
Trust and Truth
170
Giorgio La Pira: The Saintly Statist
172
Abundant Life: The Beatitudes
175
Conclusion
176
Sidebar: St. Thomas Aquinas: From His Explanation of the Ten Commandments
177
Supplementary Reading
181
Long-term Assignment
181
Vocabulary
182
Study Questions
183
Practical Exercises
184
From the Catechism
185
Chapter 7:
Today’s Challenges
Today’s Challenges
185a
Chapter Planning Guide
185b
Chapter Objectives
185b
Keys to this Chapter
185b
Key Ideas
186
Christ Wants a Civilization of Love. We Must Overcome the Obstacles.
189
Sidebar: The Blessed Virgin Mary: Solidarity with the World
190
Secularism
191
Sidebar: Bl. Salvador Huerta Gutierrez: Martyr and “Wizard of Cars”
192
Materialism
193
Individualism
195
Sidebar: St. Gianna Molla: Medic and Mother
197
Conclusion
198
Sidebar: St. Clement of Alexandria: Who Is the Rich Man That Shall Be Saved?
199
Supplementary Reading
208
Vocabulary
208
Study Questions
209
Practical Exercises
209
From the Catechism
T1
Introduction
T9
Chapter One
T21
Chapter Two
T35
Chapter Three
T59
Chapter Four
T73
Chapter Five
T101
Chapter Six
T123
Chapter Seven
RESOURCE MATERIALS
T134
Introduction
T139
Chapter One
T145
Chapter Two
T151
Chapter Three
T156
Chapter Four
T161
Chapter Five
T167
Chapter Six
T173
Chapter Seven
T180
Introduction
T184
Chapter One
T188
Chapter Two
T192
Chapter Three
T200
Chapter Four
T204
Chapter Five
T208
Chapter Six
T168
Chapter Seven
T214
Introduction
T217
Chapter One
T220
Chapter Two
T223
Chapter Three
T226
Chapter Four
T229
Chapter Five
T232
Chapter Six
T235
Chapter Seven
