Catholic Social Teaching: Introduction to a Catholic Worldview

Catholic Social Teaching: Introduction to a Catholic Worldview
Foundations of Catholic Healthcare Leadership DAY TWO 8:30-10:00 a.m. SECTION SIX CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING 90 minutes SUPPLIES NEEDED: TV/VCR Let Justice Flourish video Newsprint at each table Markers Masking tape to hang newsprint reports Foundations of Catholic Healthcare Leadership (05/04)

Catholic Social Teaching
Catholic Social Teaching: Introduction to a Catholic Worldview Let Justice Flourish Catholic Social Teaching Statement of Catholic Identity Impact on Catholic Healthcare Catholic Social Teaching Turn to section 6 in your binder for this section. In this section we will look at the importance of the social teaching of the Catholic Church and its implications for Catholic healthcare. Hopefully, you will be able to identify the impact these teachings have on the day-to-day operations of Catholic healthcare facilities and programs. (REFER TO SIDEBAR LISTING) We will first watch a video called “Let Justice Flourish” that provides an overview of the social teaching of the Catholic Church We will then examine in more detail three documents that exemplify Catholic social teaching Flowing form the social justice teaching of the Catholic Church, we will look more specifically at the Statement of Catholic Identity from Catholic Health Association – we will both review the text and spend some time in small groups examining its impact on our day-to-day lives Finally, we will look at one area of impact of all of this: our mission statements and how they should embody the social teaching of the Catholic Church, as well as direct the work of the institutions we serve in. Introduction to a Catholic Worldview Foundations of Catholic Healthcare Leadership (05/04)

What challenges does Catholic social teaching present . . . to you personally? . . . to your organization? While watching the video, keep these two questions in mind, which you will discuss at your table after the video: What challenges does Catholic social teaching present to you personally? What challenges does Catholic social teaching present to your organization? Foundations of Catholic Healthcare Leadership (05/04)

Catholic Social Teaching: Introduction to a Catholic Worldview Catholic Social Teaching Catholic Social Teaching: The Documents We just spent a short amount of time reflecting on the social teachings of the Catholic Church. What is important for us as leaders is that we see the application of these teachings in the day-to-day work we lead within our facilities. Foundations of Catholic Healthcare Leadership (05/04)

The Busy Christian’s Guide to Catholic Social Teaching Claretian Publications Chicago, IL Resources on the Internet In section 6, after the slides, you will find this resource, The Busy Christian’s Guide to Catholic Social Teaching. It summarizes key documents around Catholic social teaching and gives them a context of world events in history that had an effect on the development of social teaching. The documents mentioned in the video and in this resource are papal encyclicals (pastoral teaching letters of the Popes to Catholics), documents of the Second Vatican Council (the latest ecumenical council in the Church’s history) or pastoral letters of the American Bishops from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The web site listed above can be a valuable resource for Church social teachings. Foundations of Catholic Healthcare Leadership (05/04)

We are now going to review three key documents. : Rerum Novarum The Condition of Labor Leo XIII on page ____. Gaudium et Spes The Church in the Modern World Vatican Council II on page ____. Economic Justice for All US Bishops on page ____. Assign the document to the different groups. Foundations of Catholic Healthcare Leadership (05/04)

Historical Background Context Main Points Innovation In your group, respond to these four points: Historical Background (see the sidebar – note that the historical sidebar is continuous, so you might have to check previous pages to situate your document): What is going on in the world at this time? Context (in the main body of the text): What is the situation being addressed? Main Points (summary): What are the main points of the document Innovation (from your reflection): What was the innovative contribution of the document based o your conversation? Foundations of Catholic Healthcare Leadership (05/04)

Historical Background Context Main Points Innovation Rerum Novarum The Condition of Labor Leo XIII Review four dimensions: Historical Background Context Summarize Main Points Innovation Foundations of Catholic Healthcare Leadership (05/04)

The Rights of Workers Rerum Novarum The Condition of Labor Leo XIII Review four dimensions: Historical Background Context Summarize Main Points Innovation Foundations of Catholic Healthcare Leadership (05/04)

Catholic Social Teaching and Workers
Catholic Social Teaching: Introduction to a Catholic Worldview Catholic Social Teaching and Workers Church’s teaching on labor has developed in response to concrete realities within society. Constants in teaching: dignity of worker & work, common good, subsidiarity and participation Rerum Novarum The Condition of Labor Leo XIII Review four dimensions: Historical Background Context Summarize Main Points Innovation Foundations of Catholic Healthcare Leadership (05/04)

Nature of work in Tradition
Catholic Social Teaching: Introduction to a Catholic Worldview Nature of work in Tradition Concern for workers—dignity of the human person, not a commodity Dignity of Work—join in co-creation, participation in the ministry of healing Stand on side of the most vulnerable—voiceless Work for the common good Respect, dignity, collaboration essential Violence, intimidation, power-plays not acceptable Rerum Novarum The Condition of Labor Leo XIII Review four dimensions: Historical Background Context Summarize Main Points Innovation Foundations of Catholic Healthcare Leadership (05/04)

History & Context: Church’s Social Teaching
Catholic Social Teaching: Introduction to a Catholic Worldview History & Context: Church’s Social Teaching Began with Industrial Revolution Response to Marxism-collective ownership plight of workers, especially children dignity of workers ability to obtain work Work as part of human dignity Rerum Novarum The Condition of Labor Leo XIII Review four dimensions: Historical Background Context Summarize Main Points Innovation Foundations of Catholic Healthcare Leadership (05/04)

Rerum Novarum (1891) Leo XIII
Catholic Social Teaching: Introduction to a Catholic Worldview Rerum Novarum (1891) Leo XIII asserted rights to work, just wage, to join “associations” “Just wage” is a certain floor below which especially the poor ought not fall emphasized duties of workers (no violence, respect property) and employers (safe workplace) asserted dignity of work Rerum Novarum The Condition of Labor Leo XIII Review four dimensions: Historical Background Context Summarize Main Points Innovation Foundations of Catholic Healthcare Leadership (05/04)

Pius XI Quadragesimo Anno: On the Reconstruction of the Social Order (1931) Depression, WW I, Fascism defended right to organize (spoke of associations; unions as such not emphasized) promoted subsidiarity (decision-making at appropriate level) Just wage should consider Firms capacity for survival Social provisions (laws) should assure Must consider the common good Rerum Novarum The Condition of Labor Leo XIII Review four dimensions: Historical Background Context Summarize Main Points Innovation Foundations of Catholic Healthcare Leadership (05/04)

Mater et Magistra (1961) John XXIII Christianity & Social Progress
Catholic Social Teaching: Introduction to a Catholic Worldview emphasized: just wage, profit sharing, collective bargaining, Just wage should consider global common good It depends circumstances relationships between workers and employers should be marked by respect and good will participation in associations can contribute to humankind & common good Rerum Novarum The Condition of Labor Leo XIII Review four dimensions: Historical Background Context Summarize Main Points Innovation Foundations of Catholic Healthcare Leadership (05/04)

Mater et Magistra The demands [of the common good] concern above all : Commitment to peace Organization of State’s power A sound judicial system Protection of the environment Provision of essential services Food Housing work Education Access to culture Transportation Basic healthcare Freedom of communication and expression Protection of religious freedoms Rerum Novarum The Condition of Labor Leo XIII Review four dimensions: Historical Background Context Summarize Main Points Innovation Foundations of Catholic Healthcare Leadership (05/04)

Church in the Modern World (1963) Vatican II Gaudium et Spes
Catholic Social Teaching: Introduction to a Catholic Worldview Church in the Modern World (1963) Vatican II Gaudium et Spes human labor superior to other tools of economic activity right to found/join labor unions right to goods sufficient for self & family Rerum Novarum The Condition of Labor Leo XIII Review four dimensions: Historical Background Context Summarize Main Points Innovation Foundations of Catholic Healthcare Leadership (05/04)

Populorum Progressio (1967) Paul VI
Catholic Social Teaching: Introduction to a Catholic Worldview Populorum Progressio (1967) Paul VI Development, humanisms, and modernity work participates in completing God’s work unions “admissible” if not based on materialistic/atheistic philosophy sincere dialog needed to build human community concern about world market and underdeveloped countries Rerum Novarum The Condition of Labor Leo XIII Review four dimensions: Historical Background Context Summarize Main Points Innovation Foundations of Catholic Healthcare Leadership (05/04)

Octogesima Adveniens (1971) Paul VI
Catholic Social Teaching: Introduction to a Catholic Worldview Octogesima Adveniens (1971) Paul VI An apostolic letter, not encyclical Shift from universal authority to local solutions trade unions must not abuse power; concern that they could demand more than society can afford applications to be worked out region by region Unions—acceptable element of social life; contribute to well-being of community; calls for new forms of cooperation; workers should be able to contribute to company Rerum Novarum The Condition of Labor Leo XIII Review four dimensions: Historical Background Context Summarize Main Points Innovation Foundations of Catholic Healthcare Leadership (05/04)

Laborem Exercens (1981) John Paul II
Catholic Social Teaching: Introduction to a Catholic Worldview Laborem Exercens (1981) John Paul II Unions are “indispensable element of social life” #20 purpose of unions not to cause struggle but to unite people to form community role of union=not to “play politics” A “family wage” verifies the system is just spirituality of work allows people to fulfill their vocations and to contribute to the development of the Kingdom of God Strikes are legitimate under limited circumstances Rerum Novarum The Condition of Labor Leo XIII Review four dimensions: Historical Background Context Summarize Main Points Innovation Foundations of Catholic Healthcare Leadership (05/04)

Centesimus Annus (1991) John Paul II
Catholic Social Teaching: Introduction to a Catholic Worldview Centesimus Annus (1991) John Paul II Collapse of communism and rise of globalism Promotes subsidiarity and solidarity against capitalism Just wage is not a “market wage” Market economics good when operating in a democratic social framework Work is a human response to God’s gifts Workers can express selves through unions Rerum Novarum The Condition of Labor Leo XIII Review four dimensions: Historical Background Context Summarize Main Points Innovation Foundations of Catholic Healthcare Leadership (05/04)

Fair and Just Workplace: Principles and Practices for Catholic Health Care In assessing whether or not an institution provides the elements of a just and fair workplace, a number of questions arise, such as: Does the institution provide a safe and healthful working environment? Do the lowest paid workers receive wages sufficient to sustain themselves and their families? Is health care insurance provided or are wages sufficient for a worker to both sustain a family and purchase health care insurance? Rerum Novarum The Condition of Labor Leo XIII Review four dimensions: Historical Background Context Summarize Main Points Innovation Foundations of Catholic Healthcare Leadership (05/04)

Fair and Just Workplace:
Catholic Social Teaching: Introduction to a Catholic Worldview Fair and Just Workplace: Are training and educational opportunities that will lead to advancement and promotions available to workers? What is the purpose of part-time or contract positions -- to advance the mission of the institution and meet the needs of workers, or to avoid paying benefits? Do workers have easy access to written procedures that explain how to resolve disputes with supervisors or file a grievance to protect their rights or the rights of others? Do workers have avenues for meaningful input into decisions affecting the workplace? Rerum Novarum The Condition of Labor Leo XIII Review four dimensions: Historical Background Context Summarize Main Points Innovation Foundations of Catholic Healthcare Leadership (05/04)

Conclusions: Teaching on labor is not static Arises from a particular historical context Shows development, clarity, cautions Strong themes and some constants that cover a period of over 150 years of theological reflection Unions are not the only effective ways for workers to have an effective voice While it is the right of workers to join unions, it does not say that joining a union will in every case advance the interests of workers In securing rights one is never permitted to deny another’s basic human rights such as life, health, and education. Rerum Novarum The Condition of Labor Leo XIII Review four dimensions: Historical Background Context Summarize Main Points Innovation Foundations of Catholic Healthcare Leadership (05/04)

Church Teaching Calls for:
Catholic Social Teaching: Introduction to a Catholic Worldview Church Teaching Calls for: Right to work, safe workplace, just wage, benefits necessary to enjoy life Right to a voice in the workplace Right to join (or not join) associations Promotion of subsidiarity and participation Uphold dignity of work Greed, violence, coercion unacceptable Encourage participation by worker Rerum Novarum The Condition of Labor Leo XIII Review four dimensions: Historical Background Context Summarize Main Points Innovation Foundations of Catholic Healthcare Leadership (05/04)

Catholic Social Teaching: Introduction to a Catholic Worldview Let Justice Flourish Catholic Social Teaching Statement of Catholic Identity Impact on Catholic Healthcare Catholic Social Teaching Flowing from the social justice teaching of the Catholic Church, we will look more specifically at the Statement of Catholic Identity from Catholic Health Association – we will both review the text and spend some time in small groups examining its impact on our day-to-day lives Introduction to a Catholic Worldview Foundations of Catholic Healthcare Leadership (05/04)

Ten Building Blocks Of Catholic Social Teaching William Byron, SJ In its reflection on Catholic social teaching, The Catholic Health Association has developed a statement on the health care ministry Turn to page ___ in section 6 and you will see “Shared Statement of Identity for the Catholic Health Care Ministry” This statement of identity was developed by CHA with the participation of Catholic healthcare leaders, sponsors, mission leaders, and others from across the ministry in a two-year process. The statement has two parts, a narrative statement of identity and the listing of the constitutive elements of Catholic healthcare ministry with their definitions. Foundations of Catholic Healthcare Leadership (05/04)

Read principle silently Identify a story from your personal life or organization where you have seen this principle in action and the challanges is poses Discuss Ask participants to read the statement again silently, and look for the words or phrase that most speaks to them – that stands out for them – in the text. Then ask them to share that most meaningful word or phrase with one or two others sitting next to them at their table, explaining why it is meaningful to them. Allow time for reading and sharing, about 10 minutes. Foundations of Catholic Healthcare Leadership (05/04)

Ten Building Blocks Of Catholic Social Teaching William J. Byron AMERICA Oct. 31, 1998. Discuss 1 Principle Identify and Record: Concrete personal and institutional examples Challenges Assign one element to each table. (If there are not seven tables, count people off into seven groups.) Ask them to: 1) discuss the meaning of the element (direct them to the “Reflections on the Constitutive Elements of Catholic Identity” on page xx in this section of their binders that provides more information about the elements. 2) Identify AND RECORD on a flipchart two things: a) Concrete examples of how they see this element being lived out in their organizations, and b) Challenges that this element presents to their organization. Tell them that they will present their examples and challenges to the whole group. Allow time for discussion and recording, about 10 – 12 minutes. After about 8 minutes, go to each table and appoint someone to “walkabout” to the other tables and see if any examples being recorded at those other tables could also apply to their table. After 12 minutes ask each table to share. Foundations of Catholic Healthcare Leadership (05/04)

1. The Principle of Human Dignity.
Catholic Social Teaching: Introduction to a Catholic Worldview 1. The Principle of Human Dignity. "Every human being is created in the image of God and redeemed by Jesus Christ, and therefore is invaluable and worthy of respect as a member of the human family" (Reflections, p. 1). Act in Communion with the Church Briefly, what is the meaning of the value Identify a) Concrete examples of how they see this value being lived out in their organizations, and b) Challenges that this value presents to their organization. Ask them to post their newsprint on the wall. Foundations of Catholic Healthcare Leadership (05/04)

2. The Principle of Human Equality.
Catholic Social Teaching: Introduction to a Catholic Worldview 2. The Principle of Human Equality. "Equality of all persons comes from their essential dignity.... While differences in talents are a part of God's plan, social and cultural discrimination in fundamental rights... are not compatible with God's design". Act in Communion with the Church Briefly, what is the meaning of the value Identify a) Concrete examples of how they see this value being lived out in their organizations, and b) Challenges that this value presents to their organization. Ask them to post their newsprint on the wall. Foundations of Catholic Healthcare Leadership (05/04)

3. The Principle of Respect for Human Life.
Catholic Social Teaching: Introduction to a Catholic Worldview 3. The Principle of Respect for Human Life. "Every person, from the moment of conception to natural death, has inherent dignity and a right to life consistent with that dignity" (Reflections, pp. 1-2). Act in Communion with the Church Briefly, what is the meaning of the value Identify a) Concrete examples of how they see this value being lived out in their organizations, and b) Challenges that this value presents to their organization. Ask them to post their newsprint on the wall. Foundations of Catholic Healthcare Leadership (05/04)

4. The Principle of the Common Good.
Catholic Social Teaching: Introduction to a Catholic Worldview 4. The Principle of the Common Good. "The common good is understood as the social conditions that allow people to reach their full human potential and to realize their human dignity" ("Summary," p. 25). Act in Communion with the Church Briefly, what is the meaning of the value Identify a) Concrete examples of how they see this value being lived out in their organizations, and b) Challenges that this value presents to their organization. Ask them to post their newsprint on the wall. Foundations of Catholic Healthcare Leadership (05/04)

5. The Principle of Preferential Protection for the Poor and Vulnerable. "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" (Reflections, p. 5). Act in Communion with the Church Briefly, what is the meaning of the value Identify a) Concrete examples of how they see this value being lived out in their organizations, and b) Challenges that this value presents to their organization. Ask them to post their newsprint on the wall. Foundations of Catholic Healthcare Leadership (05/04)

6. The Principle of Subsidiarity.
Catholic Social Teaching: Introduction to a Catholic Worldview 6. The Principle of Subsidiarity. This principle deals chiefly with "the responsibilities and limits of government, and the essential roles of voluntary associations" (Reflections, p. 6). Act in Communion with the Church Briefly, what is the meaning of the value Identify a) Concrete examples of how they see this value being lived out in their organizations, and b) Challenges that this value presents to their organization. Ask them to post their newsprint on the wall. Foundations of Catholic Healthcare Leadership (05/04)

7. The Principle of Participation.
Catholic Social Teaching: Introduction to a Catholic Worldview 7. The Principle of Participation. "We believe people have a right and a duty to participate in society, seeking together the common good and well-being of all, especially the poor and vulnerable" (Reflections, p. 5). Act in Communion with the Church Briefly, what is the meaning of the value Identify a) Concrete examples of how they see this value being lived out in their organizations, and b) Challenges that this value presents to their organization. Ask them to post their newsprint on the wall. Foundations of Catholic Healthcare Leadership (05/04)

8. The Principle of Association.
Catholic Social Teaching: Introduction to a Catholic Worldview 8. The Principle of Association. "[O]ur tradition proclaims that the person is not only sacred but also social. How we organize our society--in economics and politics, in law and policy--directly affects human dignity and the capacity of individuals to grow in community" (Reflections, p. 4). Act in Communion with the Church Briefly, what is the meaning of the value Identify a) Concrete examples of how they see this value being lived out in their organizations, and b) Challenges that this value presents to their organization. Ask them to post their newsprint on the wall. Foundations of Catholic Healthcare Leadership (05/04)

9. The Principle of Solidarity.
Catholic Social Teaching: Introduction to a Catholic Worldview 9. The Principle of Solidarity. "Catholic social teaching proclaims that we are our brothers' and sisters' keepers, wherever they live. We are one human family.... Learning to practice the virtue of solidarity means learning that 'loving our neighbor' has global dimensions in an interdependent world" (Reflections, p. 5). Act in Communion with the Church Briefly, what is the meaning of the value Identify a) Concrete examples of how they see this value being lived out in their organizations, and b) Challenges that this value presents to their organization. Ask them to post their newsprint on the wall. Foundations of Catholic Healthcare Leadership (05/04)

10. The Principle of Stewardship.
Catholic Social Teaching: Introduction to a Catholic Worldview 10. The Principle of Stewardship. "The Catholic tradition insists that we show our respect for the Creator by our stewardship of creation" (Reflections, p. 6). Act in Communion with the Church Briefly, what is the meaning of the value Identify a) Concrete examples of how they see this value being lived out in their organizations, and b) Challenges that this value presents to their organization. Ask them to post their newsprint on the wall. Foundations of Catholic Healthcare Leadership (05/04)

Mission Statement How is our mission statement aligned with these elements? Mission Statement As a final exercise for this section, ask participants to refer to their organization’s mission and values statements. Ask them to check for alignment with these constitutive elements. Emphasize that each Catholic healthcare system or organization uses different words in their mission and values statements, but they are all based on these constitutive elements and are aligned with Catholic Social teaching. This is what we mean by our “Catholic identity”. Foundations of Catholic Healthcare Leadership (05/04)

Catholic Social Teaching: Introduction to a Catholic Worldview Let Justice Flourish Catholic Social Teaching Statement of Catholic Identity Impact on Catholic Healthcare Catholic Social Teaching Finally, we will look at one area of impact of all of this: our mission statements and how they should embody the social teaching of the Catholic Church, as well as direct the work of the institutions we serve in. Introduction to a Catholic Worldview Foundations of Catholic Healthcare Leadership (05/04)

Catholic Health East is a community of persons committed to being a healing, transforming presence within the communities we serve. Catholic Health East is a community of persons committed to being a healing, transforming presence within the communities we serve. Foundations of Catholic Healthcare Leadership (05/04)

As a System of caregivers, we commit ourselves to help bring people and communities to health and wholeness as part of the healing ministry of Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church. As a System of caregivers, we commit ourselves to help bring people and communities to health and wholeness as part of the healing ministry of Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church. Foundations of Catholic Healthcare Leadership (05/04)

[Pictures will come up on their own – no need to do anything] Catholic Social teaching, and the way that it is understood and lived by members of the Catholic healthcare ministry, informs the work that we do --- and the manner in which we do it. Catholic social teaching, the constitutive elements of the Catholic healthcare ministry and our organizational mission statements present us with a challenge to bring alive in our work those principles and ideals which offer a sometimes counter-cultural perspective on the delivery of healthcare and the prophetic role of communities and social institutions. Foundations of Catholic Healthcare Leadership (05/04)

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