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The option for the poor, or the preferential option for the poor, is a principle of Catholic social teaching, explicitly articulated in the latter half of the 20th century. The concept was first articulated within Latin American liberation theology, and was championed by many Latin American Christian democratic parties at the time. It is also a theological emphasis in Methodism.
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"A basic moral test is how our most vulnerable members are faring. In a society marred by deepening divisions between rich and poor, our tradition recalls the story of the Last Judgment (Mt 25:31-46) and instructs us to put the needs of the poor and vulnerable first." Source: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Washington, D.C.
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apply their understanding of Preferential Option for the Poor by creating an action plan of how they will work towards demonstrating this Catholic Social Teaching in their local communities. This learning sequence has been created using the 'See, Judge, Act' model. This reflection-action process was first used by a Belgian Catholic priest.
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By the end of this unit, students will have explored the concept of fair and unfair sharing, and reflected on ways they can follow Jesus' example in caring for the poor. Watch the CST 'Preferential Option for the Poor' film for your own background and familiarise yourself with the Lower Primary cartoon (found within the Learning.
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Option for the Poor and Vulnerable "A basic moral test is how our most vulnerable members are faring. In a society marred by deepening divisions between rich and poor, our tradition recalls the story of the Last Judgment (Mt 25:31-46) and instructs us to put the needs of the poor and vulnerable first." God is Love (Deus Caritas Est)
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Preferential Option for the Poor. Preferential care should be shown to poor and vulnerable people. Jesus taught that God asks each of us what we are doing to help the poor and needy: "Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me." (Matthew 25:40).
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CST 101 Discussion Guide: Option for the Poor and Vulnerable. A discussion guide to help a small group learn about and reflect on the Catholic social teaching principle Option for the Poor and Vulnerable. This guide was developed in collaboration with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) as a part of the CST 101 series.
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The preferential option for the poor (POP) has become an essential element of Catholic social teaching (CST). There are two major currents of interpretation of this preferential love of the poor. One interpretation is that of Latin American theology of liberation, where the expression originated.
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OPTION FOR THE POOR The meaning and intent of the phrase "option for the poor" is found in Octogesimo adveniens (1971), an apostolic letter of Pope Paul VI, which stated, "In teaching us charity, the gospel instructs us in the preferential respect due to the poor and the special situation they have in society: the more fortunate should renounce some of their rights so as to place their goods.
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Option for the Poor and Vulnerable. A basic moral test is how our most vulnerable members are faring. In a society marred by deepening divisions between rich and poor, our tradition recalls.
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Preferential care should be shown to poor and vulnerable people, whose needs and rights are given special attention in God's eyes. This is preferential option for the poor. Jesus taught that God asks each of us what we are doing to help the poor and needy: "Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me" (Matthew 25:40).
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A discussion guide to help a small group learn about and reflect on the Catholic social teaching principle Option for the Poor and Vulnerable. This guide was developed in collaboration with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) as a part of the CST 101 series. Available in Spanish.
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WATCH: "CST 101: Option for the Poor and Vulnerable" on YouTube. PRAY WITH SCRIPTURE: Read this Scripture passage twice. Invite participants to reflect silently after it is read the first time. "Then the king will say[,] . . . 'For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me.
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Option for the poor. The option for the poor reminds us of God's preferential love for the poorest and most vulnerable people. God's love is universal; he does not side with oppressors, but loves the humble. This principle is believed to have originated from the Liberation Theology movement in Latin America.
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Preferential Option for the Poor and Vulnerable: While the common good embraces all people, those most in need deserve preferential concern. A basic test for society is how it treats its most vulnerable members. The poor and vulnerable should be highest priority for all in society. All public policy decisions should be examined for how they.