Catholic social teachings

Theology 3: Sociology 3 coyaranon

Philippine Situation
Research on the political, economic, cultural/ religious, and environmental condition/ reliaties
Analyze the current situations: trace the root causes of these conditions Provide possible actions / responses to the realities

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THE PHILIPPINE Social Realities:

unsafe country in Asia unsavory international distinction of having the most corrupt civil service and the most inefficient bureaucracy economic deprivation power is concentrated to a few the cross of cultural underdevelopment wrong sense of gratitude, culture of patronage and dependence, passivity religiosity is pietistic ( PCP II)
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FACES OF CRISIS
poverty, injustices, war, calamities, soaring prices of basic commodities, transportation and fuel, maltreatment and abuses, etc.

IS THIS A REAL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY?

The man of today seems ever to be under threat from what he produces, that is to say from the result of the work of his hands, even more so of the work of his intellect and the tendencies of his will (JP II RH
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The Filipino Experience (Signs of the Times)

The Philippines is branded as a disaster prone area:

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it belongs to the ring of fire

Tskkk Ahhh!!! ???

part of the Philippines, particularly the eastern part in the Pacific Ocean is called

the cradle of typhoons

WHAT ROLE MUST HE PLAY TO GIVE A RE-DIRECTION OF THE CONTEMPORARY MORAL STATE?
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A vision for the individual members of the community:

1. Alive and life giving 2. Free and freeing 3. Responsive and responsible 4. Loving and lovable 5. Caring and Community minded

Signs of the Times

Sources of Hope
Economy

Environment Political

Socio-Cultural

Education

Sources of Hope
the unwavering faith of the Filipino people

Sources of Hope
the increasing social awareness and concern for social change and development

Sources of Hope
the commonalities that exist among different cultures

Sources of Hope
the growing number of NGOs and POs

PROPOSAL OF CBCP
a COMMITMENT to the common good
a COMMITMENT to honesty and integrity in public service a COMMITMENT to the right to property CONVERSION from consumerist mentality Have a PROFOUND UNDERSTANDING of the value of human work

Vision of the community:

1. Speaks and listens

2. Discerns and decides together in implementing its decisions 3. Prays and celebrates their joys and sorrows together and 4. Honestly looks at what they had done and failed to do

It is a community where 1. Wealth is used for sharing 2. Power is exercised for service 3. Values create solidarity.

makatao, makabayan, maka - Diyos at maka kalikasan (PCP II)

The spirituality of social transformation

a means towards attaining the kind of community we envision

Spirituality - inspiration within the person to live a particular way of life based on his beliefs or religious convictions.

Christian Spirituality - call to all members of the christian community to live and think, to make judgements and always discern in relation to God, in the light of the gospel and the teaching of the Church ( PCP 282)

Jesus- in- mission; journeying in the spirit of jesus

Kaayusan in the society

1. 2. 3. 4.

Enduring and intimate commitment to Jesus Seeking the Kingdom Sharing Good News Heeding Gods Word a. Social Service b. Social Action

Elements of the spirituality of social transformation

Spirituality of social transformation AS PART OF THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH

What is the mission of the Church today?

The Church considers her mission as a continuation of the liberating mission of Christ MT. 1:15 MT.2:5;11-12 LK 4;16-21 MT. 5:23-25
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Mission of Jesus Christ Mission of the Church

(Kingly)
Service for: Development Integral human development

(Priestly)
Prayer/worship for: Deeper Relationship with God

(Prophetic)
Proclamation of: Peace - founded on truth - built according to justice - practiced in freedom

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Christ to be sure, gave His Church no proper mission in the political, economic or social order. The purpose which he set before her is a religious one. But out of this religious mission itself come a function, a light, and an energy which can serve to structure and consolidate the human community according to Divine Law ( GS 42)

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That Gods Kingdom

may come, and that the salvation of of the whole human race may come to pass ( GS 45)

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1. Meaning of Salvation to the Israelites

Dt. 6:21-23

Dt. 26:2-13 Jos. 24:2-13 Lev. 26:4-13 Dt. 28:2-14 Ps. 136, 105, 106, 135, 78
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Is. 2:2-5, 11:5-9 Amos 9:11-15 Ezekiel 36:22-32

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Salvation of : the total person From : slavery, hunger, drought, lack of

land, discrimination, oppressions, death, etc.

Through :
For :

their collective struggle

[economic] abundance, grapes, rain, promised land; [political] freedom, liberty; [socio-cultural] children, peace, security, good relations
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2. New Testament Concept of Salvation

And this is love, not that we love God but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the expiation for our sins. -1 Jn 4:10-

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Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the Gospel of God, and saying, the tie is fulfilled, and the Kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the Gospel. -Mark 14-14-

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THE CHRISTIAN CONCEPT OF SALVATION

Salvation of From : Through : : the soul sin Gods grace

For

Eternal life

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Basic Considerations of the Churchs Social Mission

Evangelization Liberation

Proclamation of salvation from sin

From everything that oppressive to man, a personal, and communitarian liberation for the development of man in all dimensions

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A renewed concept of evangelization

Before Renewed

Seed sowing Announcing Proclaiming Personal and private

Awareness of what has been planted Time for bearing fruit Calls for the transformation of the society

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Christian Liberation for Authentic Development

Christian Liberation Authenthic Development

Freeing from social sin Struggling against sinful structures

Not limited to economic dimension : not having more but on becoming a total human person Includes the poor and nations reaping the benefits Sharing in decision making Transformation through peaceful means
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THE EXPRESSION OF OUR FAITH SHOULD ALWAYS BE PREFERENTIAL, NEVER NEUTRAL.

OUR faith can only be expressed and must be expressed through our social, economic, political and cultural involvement here and NOW

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The Reality of Sin

The root problem is the gross unequal distribution of wealth. Some people have more than they need while the rest do not even the basic necessities of life.

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TYPOLOGIES OF SOCIAL SIN

Sinful Structures

Sinful Situations Sinful Attitudes

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