Week 8 The Development of Catholic Social Teaching

During this short week we will explore the first part of Chapter 2. We will  not only define Catholic Social Teaching (see top  of page 45) but also explore its historical context beginning with Pope Leo XIII. Central to the chapter are pages 52 - 54 and the overview of the Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching (CST) p. 56:

For Wednesday: Have read up to page 49. Define these terms in your notes:
 Catholic Social teaching, the Enlightenment, capitalism, socialism & communism.
 Be prepared to discuss #4 p. 49

Rerum Novarum

http://w2.vatican.va/content/leo-xiii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_l-xiii_enc_15051891_rerum-novarum.html

Rerum novarum (from its first two words, Latin for "of revolutionary change" ^[n 1]), 
or Rights and Duties of Capital and Labor, is an encyclical issued by Pope Leo XIII 
on 15 May 1891.

For Thursday, please read article for Colloquium (distributed in class) as well as this article
 found here:http://www.crs.org/stories/building-up-youth-and-communities-in-el-salvador

For Friday: Read pages 50 - 56. What are the six themes of Rerum Novarum (#5 , p 56)

 Please offer an example for each and why they are relevant for today? Please complete

 this exercise in your notes.

Discussion of #4 p.49

 

What are the six themes of Rerum Novarum (#5 , p 56) 

Please offer an example for each and why they are relevant for today?

Songs used for our class activity 

Song 1- Capitalism

Money, Money, Money by the O'Jays (from Ohio but produced in Philadelphia)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXE_n2q08Yw

You have heard the intro to this song , but have you ever listened to the lyrics?

Song 2 - Socialism

Dublin City 1913 by the Buskers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qc1pp9TvVOI

1916 is often mentioned as an important year in Irish history, 

and it’s due to get a lot more attention with the centenary of the Easter Rising occurring next year. 

However, just 3 years before that was another momentous time for Ireland that doesn’t often 

get the recognition it deserves. It’s all to do with a man by the name of James Larkin 

(or ‘Big Jim’ as he was commonly known), who fought for worker’s rights, introduced trade unionism to Ireland,

 and generally made the country a better place in more ways than one. 

Here’s what you need to know about 1913, the year of the now infamous ‘Lockout’.

 https://www.claddaghdesign.com/history/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-1913-dublin-lockout/

Song 3 - Communism

Bulls on Parade by Rage Against the Machine (RATM)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTyekEjmWxk

Lead guitarist , Tommy Morello identifies himself as a communist

Dismissal

Renegades Of Funk - Rage Against The Machine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0QhSnNDU5I