Ang Simbahan at Ang Estado

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Ang Simbahan at Ang Estado
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Module 1 The political, economic, and
socio-cultural situation of our country and its
state of democracy. Module 2 What does the
Church say? What are the principles to live by,
and responsibilities of a Christian citizen in
the social context. What can I do?
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• Dalawang tagapag-alaga sa sangkatauhan
• Ang Simbahan (para sa gawaing pang-kabanalan)
• Ang Estado (para sa gawaing pangkapwa)

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Sacred and Social ang paraan ng pagbubuo ng
pamayanan sa ekonomiya,politika, batas, at sa
mga patakaran ng gobyerno ay nakaka-apekto sa
karangalang pantao at sa kakayahan ng isang tao
na tumubo sa komunidad at lipunan.
Governmentby its policies--directly affects
human dignity.
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Magkahiwalay at may kanya-kanyang limitasyon
(border of powers) ngunit itoy para sa ISANG
kapakanan ng taosa karangalang pantao.
Ang mga kasapi ng Simbahan ay mamayang Pilipino
at ang mga mamamayang Pilipino ay kasapi ng
Simbahan. Hindi mapaghihiwalay. Hindi
exclusive sa bawat isa.
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We see for example how our greatest moments of
CITIZENSHIP and NATIONALISM in this country were
also moments OF THE CHURCH -- EDSA I, EDSA II,
World Youth Day, etc. Our greatest moments as a
people, were also our greatest moments as
Christians and believers of God.
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The Church Social Teachings The churchs
response to the social events happening around
the world.
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• Prenotes
• Social Teachings coming from NATURAL LAW a
  reflection on what it is to be human
  (universality and the eternity of principles).
  Therefore NOT just for Catholics. Therefore NOT
  just for NOW.

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Prenotes 2) Norm/Standard How to live in the
context of a society. And how society should act
in the context of what it really means to be
human. 3) As MIRROR to the world this is what
the Church stands for AT ANY GIVEN TIME. 4)
Adidas Things may change. But the essentials
remain.
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The Social Teachings of the Church
God is the SOURCE of Authority
Dahil ang Diyos ang nagbibigay, at nag-aayos ng
lahat ng bagay, ang awtoridad ng tao ay
nanggagaling sa Kanya.
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We know this in theory we ascribe to the idea
that our Office is a CALLING. We hear politicians
talk about running for elections as a CALL.
Whether they are right or wrong, or motivated by
right or wrong motivations, we realize that there
is a sense (or at least they want to be perceived
as ascribing to this sense) of CALL.
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THE SOURCE of AUTHORITY is God. We see our
positions in our organizations as GIFT, as CALL
vocare. Voca (that which gives me voice). In
fact, to lose this sense of VOCATION is the
beginning of the end for most leaders.
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Social Teachings of the Church
We need AUTHORITY to have ORDER in Society.
Dahil dito Ang mga miyembro ay hinihimok na
gampanan ang kanilang tungkulin bilang mamamayan
at makipagtulungan upang mapabilis ang pag-unlad
ng lipunan.
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Obedience to civil authorities has as its basis
the responsibility of each person, and because it
is part of the order intended by God, it is an
act of reverence and homage to the Creator.
(Pacem in Terris 50)
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• Social Teachings of the Church

Political Authority is NOT absolute.

• It shouldnt go against
• Moral order and human rights
• The common good
• The legitimately constituted legal order (i.e.
  the Constitutions)

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• We must especially bear in mind that when human
  power commands something clearly opposed to these
  three--that command is void (Immortale Dei 11).
  In such a case, the just thing to do is not to
  obey it (Libertas Praestantissimum 2l), for it is
  an evident abuse of power.

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Why will the Church involve itself in Politics?
Because it is the Churchs responsibility to
safeguard human rights, the common good, and the
legal order. Pag hindi siya makikialam, hindi
niya ginagawa ang kanyang tungkulin bilang
Simbahan. If the Church will not involve itself,
then it ceases to be CHURCH.
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The Responsibilities of a Christian in Politics
(Mamamayang kristiyano at Kristiyanong mamamayan)
Mahirap makialam lalo na pag pagod na tayo sa
pulitika. Lalo na pag hindi natin nakikita ang
epekto ng ating ginagawa. Sa mga kabataan, lalo
na dahil bata pa tayo. (AMLC experience pag
wala tayong pananampalataya hindi tayo tatagal
pakapalan ng mukha na lang to faith of the
sower of the seeds)
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The Responsibilities of a Christian in Politics
(Mamamayang Kristiyano at Kristiyanong mamamayan)
Effects of Involvement 1) Brings not just
theoretical knowledge but participatory knowledge
2) Has a transforming effect makes us see the
world in a new light 3) Affects commitment and
behavior
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A Final Story The Alay ni Ignacio

• 5 students and their teacher had a dream they
  dreamed of giving poor public highschool students
  the opportunity to study in good schools like
  Ateneo, La Salle, UST and UP.

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A Final Story The Alay ni Ignacio

• They formed a group called ANI (Alay ni Ignacio).
  
• They called up public highschools and asked them
  to send their students to Ateneo that summer.
• These 5 students asked their classmates and
  friends to help out by tutoring MATH, SCIENCE and
  ENGLISH.
• The goal is to help the students pass the
  Entrance Tests of these schools.

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A Final Story The Alay ni Ignacio

• They then asked the Ateneo Administration to give
  them classrooms during the summer.
• They formed a summer school - complete with
  PRINCIPAL, VICE-PRINCIPAL (of Academics, Student
  Affairs), Department Chairpersons. All these
  offices were handled by students.

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A Final Story The Alay ni Ignacio

• To make the long story short, they became so
  successful and they were so impressive that when
  they made a proposal to FORD International, FORD
  gave them 500,000.
• All 5 students have graduated, but others have
  taken up their dream and continue to do their
  work.
• They are now called PATHWAYS to HIGHER EDUCATION.

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The Responsibilities of a Christian in Politics
(Mamamayang kristiyano at Kristiyanong mamamayan)
Effects of Involvement 1) Brings not just
speculative knowledge but participatory
knowledge 2) Has a transforming effect makes us
see the world in a new light 3) Affects
commitment and behavior
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The Responsibilities of a Christian in Politics
(Mamamayang Kristiyano at Kristiyanong mamamayan)
Kayo naman ngayon. What can you do that is
within your power within your influence Do-able?
What is your dream for your community and for
your country?
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Tungkulin ng Kristiyano sa Pulitika

• Maging maka-bayan
• Magsilbi sa pulitika
• Maging responsable sa ibang tao
• Magtanggol
• Aktibong makilahok sa mga usapin
• Ipagtanggol ang mga karapatan

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Tungkulin ng Kristiyano sa Pulitika

• Maging instrumento sa pag-preserba ng buhay
• Makipag-tulungan
• Maging responsable habang gumagawa ng aksyon.
• Para sa katotohanan.