Unit 1 CST Foundations of Social Justice

The original state of human beings in their relationship with God

Charitable actions that respond to people's physical needs

The central mystery of our Christian faith

The gift of God's loving and active presence in our lives

Divine Law revealed in the New Testament through the life and teachings of Jesus

Catholics and other Christians working together to achieve Christian unity

The action that led to the loss of our original holiness

A person chosen by God to speak his message of salvation and repentence

The good that is collectively shared and beneficial for all people

This means, "to hand on" by the bishops of the Church in union with the Pope

God's self-communication through which God makes known the mystery of his divine plan

A solemn agreement with mutual commitments

The state of complete harmony between the first human beings and all of creation

Because Matthew, Mark, and Luke are similar in style and content, they are called the

The biblical book of short sayings about wisdom and justice

The systematic extermination of an entire group of people

Figuratively explains the origins of sin and evil in the world

A pattern of specific salvific events in which God reveals his presence

Divine Law revealed in the Old Testament, summarized in the Ten Commandments, the Law of Moses

Defense of human dignity, human needs, and human rights

Jesus' Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension

The People of God, the diocese, assembly of believers

The term for any sacred writing, specifically the Old and the New Testaments