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Examination of Conscience Based on Social Teaching? Say whaaat?

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When I was looking about for an examination of conscience, I came across the following link (Examination of Conscience in Light of Catholic Social Teaching) on the USCCB website.  There are other ones - but I can't stomach them right now.

Looking at this ... examination ... I can see why the Church is in trouble when it looks at things from a 'social justice' point of view.

The angel said Penance, Penance, Penance for a good reason and I suspect this stupidity (ie cultural dissonance definitely in effect) was one of the reasons.

I just read the "Seven Themes Of Catholic Social Teaching"  ... it deserves its own post.

P^3






Examination Of Conscience In Light Of Catholic Social Teaching


Life and Dignity of the Human Person

  • Do I respect the life and dignity of every human person from conception through natural death?
  • Do I recognize the face of Christ reflected in all others around me whatever their race, class, age, or abilities?
  • Do I work to protect the dignity of others when it is being threatened?
  • Am I committed to both protecting human life andto ensuring that every human being is able to live in dignity?

Call to Family, Community, and Participation

  • Do I try to make positive contributions in my family and in my community?
  • Are my beliefs, attitudes, and choices such that they strengthen or undermine the institution of the family?
  • Am I aware of problems facing my local community and involved in efforts to find solutions? Do I stay informed and make my voice heard when needed?
  • Do I support the efforts of poor persons to work for change in their neighborhoods and communities? Do my attitudes and interactions empower or disempower others?

Rights and Responsibilities

  • Do I recognize and respect the economic, social, political, and cultural rights of others?
  • Do I live in material comfort and excess while remaining insensitive to the needs of others whose rights are unfulfilled?
  • Do I take seriously my responsibility to ensure that the rights of persons in need are realized?
  • Do I urge those in power to implement programs and policies that give priority to the human dignity and rights of all, especially the vulnerable?

Option for the Poor and Vulnerable

  • Do I give special attention to the needs of the poor and vulnerable in my community and in the world?
  • Am I disproportionately concerned for my own good at the expense of others?
  • Do I engage in service and advocacy work that protects the dignity of poor and vulnerable persons?

The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers

  • As a worker, do I give my employer a fair day’s work for my wages? As an owner, do I treat workers fairly?
  • Do I treat all workers with whom I interact with respect, no matter their position or class?
  • Do I support the rights of all workers to adequate wages, health insurance, vacation and sick leave? Do I affirm their right to form or join unions or worker associations?
  • Do my purchasing choices take into account the hands involved in the production of what I buy? When possible, do I buy products produced by workers whose rights and dignity were respected?

Solidarity

  • Does the way I spend my time reflect a genuine concern for others?
  • Is solidarity incorporated into my prayer and spirituality? Do I lift up vulnerable people throughout the world in my prayer, or is it reserved for only my personal concerns?
  • Am I attentive only to my local neighbors or also those across the globe?
  • Do I see all members of the human family as my brothers and sisters?

Care for God’s Creation

  • Do I live out my responsibility to care for God’s creation?
  • Do I see my care for creation as connected to my concern for poor persons, who are most at risk from environmental problems?
  • Do I litter? Live wastefully?  Use energy too freely? Are there ways I could reduce consumption in my life?
  • Are there ways I could change my daily practices and those of my family, school, workplace, or community to better conserve the earth’s resources for future generations?
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