Social Teaching of the Church

Towards Christian Social Involvement

Inquiries:

What is Social Teaching of the Church? How can Social Teaching of the Church deepen our Christian faith?

Why SCL3?
How is this relevant to me and to you?

Because
I am a Christian, I am a Catholic, I am a Thomasian.

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How socially/politically/culturally aware are you? Describe the community where you live? How do you relate with others in your community?

Every Christian is called by God

Salt of the Earth and Light of the World

How am I supposed to respond to this call?

Mission of Christian Discipleship

To make the Kingdom of God concrete and real in our societies.

This mission is faced with a serious challenge

Many are unaware or not familiar CST Many do not adequately understand CST Many are not ready to face the challenge that CST is an essential part of Christian faith

Ignorance poses a serious challenge

Weakens the capacity to be a Church And to be true to the demands of the Gospel

How can/will I take this challenge?

Synod of Bishops in Asia

Proper education, critical thinking, analyzing, discerning and acting Formation of lay by equipping them for the transformation of the structures of society Social Doctrine of the Church

Social Teaching of the Church

A rich treasure of wisdom

Just society

Holiness

Social Teaching of the Church

Offers moral principles and values needed in our time

violence

disrespect

What is the demand? Consistently converted and renewed by the Gospel

To shut oneself totally away from the demands of social transformation is a denial of Christian identity. Prevents becoming authentic witnesses of Image and likeness of God.

To journey together towards Ethical and Christian understanding of the dimensions of human life.

Analyze the relevant issues To reflect and provide guidelines in bridging the gap

Lay spirituality may emerge and take shape

SCL3: Social Teachings of the Church

Continuing process of growth and development that reaches fullness in Christ and committed to work towards building Gods Kingdom.

SCL3: Social Teachings of the Church

Christian faith is not a private business but does action and justice. It entails co-responsibility and interdependence.

SCL3: Social Teachings of the Church

Christian involvement is not a matter of freedom but it is imperative and a demand of the Gospel. Directly enfleshing the Gospel truths Christians have learned.