Creating a Just Society

any deliberate offense in word, or deed, or desire, against the will of God. Sin woulds human nature and injures human solidarity

expresses the original moral sense that God gave us that enables us to discern by out intellect and reason what is good and what is evil, it is rooted in our desire for God, and is our participation in his wisdom and goodness because we are created in his divine likeness

an action so contrary to the will of God that it results in complete separation from God and his grace. As a consequence of that separation, the person is condemned to eternal death. for the sin to be a mortal sin three conditions must be met; the act must involve grave matter, the person must have full knowledge of the evil of the act, and the person must give his or her full consent in committing the act

social structures that block justice and fail to protect human life and human rights. They are the result of the personal sin of individuals and in turn lead to personal sins

the impact that every personal sin has on other people; sin that directly attacks others' life, freedom, dignity, or rights; and the collective effect of many people's sins over time, which corrupts society and its institutions by creating "structures of sin"

the complex pattern of relationships that shape any society. They help determine how justice is lived our in society

From a Latin word meaning "to separate or to distinguish between", the practice of listening for God's call in our lives and distinguishing between good and bad choices

social action that is an immediate response to a person or group who is suffering or lacking the necessities for a dignified life

Charitable actions that respond to people's physicals needs and show respect for human dignity. The traditional list of several works includes feeding the hungry, giving drink to the thirsty, clothing the naked, sheltering the homeless, visiting the sick, visiting prisoners, and burying the dead

charitable actions that respond to people's spiritual needs and show respect for human dignity. The traditional list of several works includes sharing knowledge, giving advice to those who need it, comforting those who suffer, being patient with others, forgiving those who hurt you, giving correction to those who need it, and praying for the living and the dead

social action that seeks to convert structures of sin and build structures of greater justice

making amends for something one did wrong that caused harm to another person or led to loss 

This type of justice calls for fairness in agreements and contracts between individuals.  It is an equal exchange of goods, money or services 

Making things right with another person or people who have been harmed by an injustice, or returning or replacing what rightfully belongs to another 

The aspect of the common good that focuses on the material and social needs that are part of earthly life