Kelas 11-Pendidikan Agama Katolik & Budi Pekerti: HUBUNGAN ANTARA GEREJA DAN DUNIA

Summary

The lecture explores the role of the Church in addressing global and local issues post-Vatican II, focusing on its evolving relationship with the world. It highlights how the Church views itself as a sacrament of salvation, a light, salt, and leaven for the world. The lecture emphasizes the Church’s active participation in global peace, social justice, and environmental preservation, referencing key papal encyclicals. The session encourages reflection on how the Church can contribute to peace, social equality, and environmental stewardship in Indonesia, asking students to observe and report on the Church’s role in these areas.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Church sees itself as a sacrament of salvation for the world, bringing light, salt, and leaven to society.
• 😀 Post-Vatican II, the Church no longer views the world as evil but as a stage for human history where salvation can be offered.
• 😀 The Church engages in dialogue with the world, offering Gospel values and embracing positive cultural and technological advancements.
• 😀 The Church respects the autonomy of the secular world, acknowledging that it contains values that contribute to human welfare and the Kingdom of God.
• 😀 The Catholic Church is guided by papal encyclicals, including *Mater et Magistra* and *Pacem in Terris*, which focus on peace, social justice, and addressing global inequality.
• 😀 Pope John XXIII’s *Pacem in Terris* emphasizes peace and highlights the economic divide between wealthy and poor nations.
• 😀 Pope John Paul II’s *Sollicitudo Rei Socialis* calls for Catholic action on social issues, particularly concerning the poor and marginalized.
• 😀 *Rerum Novarum* by Pope Leo XIII addresses the rights of workers and the importance of social justice in an industrialized world.
• 😀 *Quadragesimo Anno* by Pope Pius XI, commemorating *Rerum Novarum*, calls for social justice reform in response to the exploitation of workers and economic inequality.
• 😀 The Church emphasizes environmental protection, recognizing the finite and irreplaceable nature of the earth’s resources, as highlighted by Pope John Paul II’s teachings.

Q & A

What was the Church's view of the world before Vatican II, and how did it change afterward?

Before Vatican II, the Church viewed the world as inherently evil and full of sin. However, after the council, the Church's perspective evolved to see the world as a stage for human salvation, not as something to be feared or rejected, but rather a place where God's mission could be carried out.

How does the Church view its role in relation to the world after Vatican II?

The Church sees itself as a 'sacrament of salvation' for the world. It acts as light, salt, and yeast, offering spiritual guidance and salvation. This role emphasizes the Church's mission to bring positive transformation to the world.

What does the Church mean by being the 'salt' and 'light' for the world?

Being the 'salt' refers to the Church's role in preserving and enhancing goodness in the world, while being the 'light' means guiding people to moral and spiritual truth, offering a path towards salvation and peace.

How does the Church approach dialogue with secular society?

The Church offers its evangelical values, such as love, peace, and justice, in dialogue with the secular world. Rather than opposing secular progress, it embraces positive developments in science, technology, and culture, recognizing their potential to aid the Church's mission.

What are the three core principles that guide the Church's relationship with the world?

The three core principles are: 1) The Church as a sacrament of salvation for the world, offering light, salt, and yeast; 2) The Church as a partner in dialogue, offering evangelical values; and 3) The Church respecting the autonomy and secular nature of the world while engaging with it constructively.

What role does the Church play in advocating for peace?

The Church, particularly through documents like *Pax in Terris* and *Mater et Magistra*, advocates for global peace, addressing issues such as the gap between rich and poor nations. It emphasizes the importance of cooperation among nations for the betterment of humanity.

How does the Church address issues of social justice?

The Church advocates for the rights of the poor and workers through documents like *Rerum Novarum* and *Quadragesimo Anno*, which highlight the importance of fair labor conditions, addressing poverty, and promoting social welfare.

What stance does the Church take on environmental issues?

The Church is deeply concerned about environmental preservation, emphasizing that nature must be respected and treated responsibly. Pope John Paul II, in *Sollicitudo Rei Socialis*, called for the responsible use of natural resources and warned against environmental harm caused by industrial progress.

How does the Church’s social teaching address economic disparity between nations?

The Church critiques the economic disparity between wealthy and poor nations, as seen in *Mater et Magistra*, calling for global solidarity. It advocates for a just economic system that reduces inequality and promotes sustainable development for all nations.

What specific assignment were students given in relation to the Church's role in Indonesia?

Students were assigned to observe and reflect on the role of their local churches in promoting peace, social justice, and environmental preservation in Indonesia, focusing on the Church’s participation in maintaining diversity, supporting the poor, and addressing social inequalities.