1. The Paschal Mystery
1.1. True faith always has a social dimension
1.1.1. God's salvation is always personal AND communal
1.1.1.1. The process of salvation is based in community
1.1.1.1.1. Guided by the Holy Spirit
1.1.1.1.2. Modeling peace and justice for the world
1.1.1.2. We are united as one family under the sacraments
1.1.1.2.1. To take care of all living beings under Christ
1.2. Jesus gives the NEW LAW through the Sermon on the Mount
1.2.1. For us to build the Kingdom of God
1.2.2. Or the KINDOM of God
1.3. The NEW LAW of God's love fulfilled through Jesus
1.3.1. The PASCHAL MYSTERY
1.3.1.1. The life, death, Resurrection, and Ascension of Jesus
1.3.1.2. The fulfillment of the NEW COVENANT God makes with all people
1.3.1.3. How to enter into the NEW COVENANT?
1.3.1.3.1. Place our faith in Jesus
1.3.1.3.2. Be baptized
1.3.1.3.3. Follow Christ's New Law of Love
1.3.2. The NEW LAW of LOVE
1.3.2.1. Be compassionate towards others
1.3.2.2. Live justly
1.3.2.3. Respect the life and dignity of every person
1.3.2.4. Share our material good with those in need
1.3.2.5. Build just societies
1.3.2.5.1. Which protect the individual rights of all people
2. Textbook Notes
2.1. Article 3: The Social Dimension of the Paschal Mystery (pp. 20-25)
2.1.1. Social concern and religion CAN and MUST mix together!
2.1.1.1. Christ came to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable
2.1.1.1.1. What does this mean?
2.1.1.1.2. Jesus wants us to be compassion-givers, justice-makers, and peace-builders
2.1.1.2. Why do some people think social concern and religion shouldn't mix?
2.1.2. Fuller description of the Paschal Mystery pp.21-22
2.1.2.1. Fuller description of Jesus' teachings on Social Justice
2.1.3. FAITH must have WORKS
2.1.3.1. Works of redemption reestablish the unity of society
2.1.3.2. Which sin breaks apart-sin as the breaking of unity