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According to Catholic Social Ethics, what is the principle that emphasizes the dignity of every human being?

Human Dignity

Explanation

Respect for the inherent worth and value of every person.

Who is the patron saint of Catholic Social Teaching?

St. Francis of Assisi

Explanation

Known for his dedication to the poor and marginalized.

Who is the current Pope as of 2024?

Pope Francis

Explanation

Head of the Catholic Church since 2013.

What term is used in Catholic Social Ethics to describe the belief that people and institutions should prioritize the needs of the poor and marginalized?

Option for the Poor

Explanation

Preferential treatment for the disadvantaged.

Which document, issued by Pope Leo XIII in 1891, is considered the foundational text of modern Catholic Social Teaching?

Rerum Novarum

Explanation

Papal encyclical addressing the rights and duties of workers.

Which of the following is NOT one of the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching?

Subsidiarity

Explanation

Principle of delegating authority to the lowest competent level.

Which encyclical, issued by Pope Francis in 2015, addresses the care for our common home and the environmental crisis?

Laudato Si'

Explanation

Call to address climate change and environmental degradation.

Which Catholic Social Teaching principle emphasizes the responsibility to actively promote the welfare of others, particularly those who are most vulnerable?

Preferential Option for the Poor

Explanation

Special consideration for the impoverished.

What is the term used in Catholic Social Teaching to describe the principle of organizing society in such a way that it meets the needs of its members?

Common Good

Explanation

Ensuring well-being and flourishing of all in society.

#10

Which of the following is NOT one of the principles of Catholic Social Teaching?

Sacramentality

Explanation

Concept of grace through sacraments, not directly related to social teachings.

#11

In Catholic Social Ethics, what principle emphasizes that decisions should be made at the lowest level possible, closest to those affected by the decision?

Subsidiarity

Explanation

Decentralization of decision-making to promote effective governance.

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Who is known for developing the concept of the 'seamless garment' as a metaphor for the consistent ethic of life?

Cardinal Joseph Bernardin

Explanation

Advocated for protecting human life from conception to death.

Catholic Social Ethics and Moral Principles Quiz

According to Catholic Social Ethics, what is the principle that emphasizes the dignity of every human being?

Who is the patron saint of Catholic Social Teaching?

Who is the current Pope as of 2024?

What term is used in Catholic Social Ethics to describe the belief that people and institutions should prioritize the needs of the poor and marginalized?

Which document, issued by Pope Leo XIII in 1891, is considered the foundational text of modern Catholic Social Teaching?

Which of the following is NOT one of the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching?

Which encyclical, issued by Pope Francis in 2015, addresses the care for our common home and the environmental crisis?

Which Catholic Social Teaching principle emphasizes the responsibility to actively promote the welfare of others, particularly those who are most vulnerable?

What is the term used in Catholic Social Teaching to describe the principle of organizing society in such a way that it meets the needs of its members?

Which of the following is NOT one of the principles of Catholic Social Teaching?

In Catholic Social Ethics, what principle emphasizes that decisions should be made at the lowest level possible, closest to those affected by the decision?

Who is known for developing the concept of the 'seamless garment' as a metaphor for the consistent ethic of life?

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