THE INVOLVEMENT OF THE CHURCH AND POLITICS

Because of the public relevance of the gospelAnd faith, because of the corrupting effects of injustice, that is, of sin, the Church cannot remain indifferent to Social matters. (Evangelii Nuntiandi, 34)

There are five bases for the Church’s mission in politics

Church Mission

In Politics

2.The church

mission of

integral salvation

involves the

temporal sphere,

not only the

spiritual.

1. The Gospel and the Kingdom of

God call the Church to political

Involvement.

3. Salvation is liberation from

personal and social sin, including in the

political sphere

4. The church has an option for the poor

also in the field of politics.

5. At the core of the Church’s mission is

the integral development of the

human personwho is affected by

politics.

.

Catholics must try to infuse into the political order

The overall value of Solidarity, which urges the

Active and responsible participation of allIn public life.

PCPII 351:

Principles that must guide Filipino Catholic in Political Life:

• The Basic Standard is Pursuit of the common good• Participation is characterized by the defense and promotion

of Justice;• Participation is inspired and guided by the spirit of service;• That it be imbued with the love of preference for the poor • And that empowering people be carried our both as person

process and as goal of political activity.

The Church teaches that morality and politics Should never be separated. It always be connected with morality

because it involves human action, intentionAnd end for the realization of the common good. What is the relation between Politics and Moral?

As Christian, we must first obey the Law of God. Then, as citizens we must obey the law of society.

Example:

Civil Laws

GOD’S lawObey CITIZENS

Develops -

PatriotismIt is a deep love to our country

Relatedness between Church and state

GOD

Statechurch

3 fold 1. The church and state have the same origin-God2. They exercise their authority over the same subjects.3. They both embraces the obligation to be guardian of moral order And maintainer of Justice and fairness.

Church and state are the same time related to one another.They are composed of the same members and serve the same people.There, is therefore, a need for cooperation between the two.

Duties as Citizen support government through paying taxesWilling to defend our country against aggression. As Christian; Pray for our leaders and country.

What can we do for our country?

Vote wisely Observe and tallying of votes Form a citizen Watch movement together with other youth in your community. Make your surroundings green and clean. Vote without being influenced by vote buyers.

Jesus the Good shepherd

"The good shepherd is one who lays down his life for his sheep."

 the good shepherd knows his sheep and they know him. There is a mutual bond of love and intimacy.

Here God is portrayed as a faithful and good shepherd who leads the flock into well-being and abundance (“green pastures”) and keeps them safe from every danger (“valley of darkness”) such that they want for nothing and fear no evil even as they are surrounded by their foes (wolves and lions).

1 May God be gracious to us and bless usand make his face to shine upon us

2 that your way may be known on earth,your saving power among all nations.

3 Let the peoples praise you, O God;let all the peoples praise you!

Psalm 67

4Let the nations be glad and sing for joy,for you judge the peoples with equity

and guide the nations upon earth.

5 Let the peoples praise you, O God;let all the peoples praise you!

6The earth has yielded its increase;God, our God, shall bless us.

7God shall bless us;let all the ends of the earth fear him!

Book:” God’s Love” Answer the following on Page 33. (commitment)

Assignment