Definitions of Social Justice
· Equitable access to resources and the benefits derived from them; a system that recognises inalienable rights and adheres to what is fair,
honest, and moral.
· The respect for the human person and the rights which flow from human dignity and guarantee it. Society must provide the conditions that allow people to obtain what is their due, according to their nature and vocation.
· Refers to a worldview that calls for equality of consideration for all members of a society, regardless of colour, race, socioeconomic class, gender, age, or sexual preference.
Describe a personal experience of injustice
- What value or quality did you feel was attacked in this experience?
THE BIG QUESTIONS
1. What values do Australians hold important? How is this expressed?
2. What are contemporary issues for Australians?
3. What can you offer to the promotion of Social Justice?
honest, and moral.
· The respect for the human person and the rights which flow from human dignity and guarantee it. Society must provide the conditions that allow people to obtain what is their due, according to their nature and vocation.
· Refers to a worldview that calls for equality of consideration for all members of a society, regardless of colour, race, socioeconomic class, gender, age, or sexual preference.
Describe a personal experience of injustice
- What value or quality did you feel was attacked in this experience?
THE BIG QUESTIONS
1. What values do Australians hold important? How is this expressed?
2. What are contemporary issues for Australians?
3. What can you offer to the promotion of Social Justice?
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Explain how individuals respond to social justice in a modern world
Select one of the video clips from above and incorporate at least one of the quotes below from Pope Francis in your response.
Response Format: 1000 word essay
"I see clearly that the thing the church needs most today is the ability to heal wounds and to warm the hearts of the faithful; it needs nearness, proximity. I see the church as a field hospital after battle. [...] The church sometimes has locked itself up in small things, in small-minded rules. The most important thing is the first proclamation: Jesus Christ has saved you."
"God is in every person’s life. God is in everyone’s life. Even if the life of a person has been a disaster, even if it is destroyed by vices, drugs or anything else—God is in this person’s life. You can, you must try to seek God in every human life. Although the life of a person is a land full of thorns and weeds, there is always a space in which the good seed can grow. You have to trust God."
"I prefer a church which is bruised, hurting and dirty because it has been out on the streets, rather than a church which is unhealthy from being confined and from clinging to its own security."
"Put on Christ! in your life, and you will find a friend in whom you can always trust; 'put on Christ' and you will see the wings of hope spreading and letting you journey with joy towards the future; put on Christ' and your life will be full of his love; it will be a fruitful life."
Response Format: 1000 word essay
"I see clearly that the thing the church needs most today is the ability to heal wounds and to warm the hearts of the faithful; it needs nearness, proximity. I see the church as a field hospital after battle. [...] The church sometimes has locked itself up in small things, in small-minded rules. The most important thing is the first proclamation: Jesus Christ has saved you."
"God is in every person’s life. God is in everyone’s life. Even if the life of a person has been a disaster, even if it is destroyed by vices, drugs or anything else—God is in this person’s life. You can, you must try to seek God in every human life. Although the life of a person is a land full of thorns and weeds, there is always a space in which the good seed can grow. You have to trust God."
"I prefer a church which is bruised, hurting and dirty because it has been out on the streets, rather than a church which is unhealthy from being confined and from clinging to its own security."
"Put on Christ! in your life, and you will find a friend in whom you can always trust; 'put on Christ' and you will see the wings of hope spreading and letting you journey with joy towards the future; put on Christ' and your life will be full of his love; it will be a fruitful life."
Scripture & Reflection Questions
Leviticus 19:9-18; 25:1-17
Isaiah 1:1-17, 42:5-7, 56:1-7, 58:1-12, 61:1-3
Luke 4:18-19, 6:20-26, 14:15-24, 16:19-31
John 3:17
Psalm 82
Acts 4:34
Amos 2:6-11, 5:14-15
Amos 5:14-15 Seek Good and not Evil
Micah 6:8 Act justly…
Matthew 25:31-46 Final Judgement
Matthew 5:1-12, 20:1-16; 25:31-46
Activity: Select five passages from above and for each, address the questions below:
Isaiah 1:1-17, 42:5-7, 56:1-7, 58:1-12, 61:1-3
Luke 4:18-19, 6:20-26, 14:15-24, 16:19-31
John 3:17
Psalm 82
Acts 4:34
Amos 2:6-11, 5:14-15
Amos 5:14-15 Seek Good and not Evil
Micah 6:8 Act justly…
Matthew 25:31-46 Final Judgement
Matthew 5:1-12, 20:1-16; 25:31-46
Activity: Select five passages from above and for each, address the questions below:
- What significant message is present within this scripture passage?
- Why is this message relevant to social justice?
- What are the challenges that one would face by living out this message?
- How can we overcome such challenges and barriers to living out this message?
Ask Reflect Write
Download the document below and choose one of Mahatma Gandhi's quotes. Ask five people from different age groups for their opinion about the quote (you may even put it out on twitter for a response). Then considering their opinions, think of your own response to the quote. The last step is to write your thoughts down.
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After viewing one of the videos below create an infographic that presents the content in a concise and engaging manner.
[Inforgraphic Generators: piktochart or infogr.am]
How does the Catholic Church help the cause for Social Justice?
Some Catholic organisations which represent the range of social justice work in Australia include:
Other organisations also relevant to the issues recommended in this module include:
- Australian Catholic Relief (issues at home and abroad)
- Aboriginal Catholic Ministry
- Australian Catholic Social Justice Council Mercy Foundation
- National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council (NATSICC)
- Right to Life
- UNIYA
- St Vinnies for Youth
Other organisations also relevant to the issues recommended in this module include:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission
- Centre for Immigration and Multicultural Studies, ANU, Canberra
- The Brotherhood of St Laurence
- Australian Conservation Foundation
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