Hotline Asia -- Social Concern Notes

Parish Social Concern Groups - Church's Social Teachings
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Principle of Public Opinion ~
Lesson 21

Analysis of Anecdote || Church Teaching || Thinking About Justice

 

Introduction

BEAUTY OR BINGO

Mrs. Wong was recently elected President of St. Millicent's Social Club. During her first month in office she organized a Bingo Party. She also invited a beautician to lecture on hair styles. Several ladies told her how much they enjoyed the Bingo Party. Another group of ladies told her they found the lecture by the beautician boring. In the following month, Mrs. Wong organized two Bingo Parties but cancelled the lecture by the beautician.

 
Analysis of Anecdote

Please explain how and why Mrs. Wong altered her plan in the coming month.

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What lessons can we derive from this anecdote?

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Social Teachings of the Church

"The Church leaders, as a prophetic, social conscience and moral force, should speak out on social justice or influential social events when appropriate, and provide guidance to the laity. Moreover, Catholics and Church organizations should be encouraged to express opinions related to justice according to the Church's social teachings and employ appropriate strategies to affect public opinions and social policies." (# 84 HK Diocesan Synod, 2001, **one of 10 proposals chosen for 2nd round.)

 

Thinking About Justice

Prepare A Letter On Above or Any Issue You Wish

To whom would you wish to address your letter?

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What issue do you wish to address?

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What is your position?

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Objective of letter?

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List five reasons why Christians write letters on issues.

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