Today’s ChecklistQuick quiz – TerminologyThe Power of One Canadian newsSocial justice and charity – The

VillageJust – For Fun

Quick quizDistributive justice E All of the social conditions that allow us to reach

our fulfillment more fully and more easily

Justice C The use of courts and legal systems to decide between the conflicts arising from abuses against justice

Golden rule D The virtue that gives each person his or her due in the distribution of goods

Judicial justice B To let agape love interact with justice

Common good A The equitable and fair distribution of the goods of society

Rights F Those things in society to which we are entitled

Social justice and charityRead “The Village” What is the difference between

social justice and charity?

Charity or social justice?

Charity Justice

Scriptural reference:

Good Samaritan Story

The Gospel story does not attempt to survey the causes of highway banditry. The Samaritan provides temporary and immediate relief.

Scriptural reference:

Exodus Story

Moses does not ask for food and medicine for the Jewish slave-labor force. He challenges the institutional system. Message: "Let My People Go."

Private, individual acts Public, collective actions

Responds to immediate need Responds to long-term need

Provides direct service: food, clothing, shelter

Promotes social change in institutions

Requires repeated actions Resolves structural injustice

Directed at the effects of injustice: symptoms

Directed at the root causes of social injustice

What it is to giveThere is a difference between

charity and justiceOne is not more important than

the otherK'naan

But when you give to the needy,

do not let your left hand know

what your right hand is doing.

– Matthew 6:3

Justice vs. injusticeJustice vs. injusticeIn your group, generate at least five examples of situations ◦in which justice is displayed◦in which it is lacking

Just – For Fun Just – For Fun Each team will send a

representative to the frontA scenario will be presentedPerson in the “hot seat” must

◦Determine whether or not the scenario demonstrates justice

◦Which principle of social justice relates to the sceanrio