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Education: Church Moral Teaching Roman
Catholic Magisterial Teachings The
following is a list of titles of official Roman Catholic Church
Teachings on Medical, Sexual, and Social Moral Issues.
These titles mainly cover Papal Encyclicals and Addresses, Vatican
Council II Constitutions, the Congregation of the Doctrine
of the Faith Declarations, and Statements by the US National
Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Canadian
Conference of Catholic Bishops, from the 1950's to present.
There
are numerous sites on the Internet where the texts of these documents
can, for the most part, be viewed by doing a search
for CATHOLIC CHURCH TEACHING, or ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOPS, or VATICAN
DOCUMENTS. Many of the documents can also be found in the library of the Chancery Office, 700 King St. W., Hamilton, ON, L8P 1C7, Canada, 905-528-7988. Software of the texts is also available from the Catholic Desktop Library at the Pauline Book and Media Store.
MORAL PRINCIPLES Cooperation Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Sterilization in Catholic Hospitals, (March 12, 1975). National Conference of Catholic Bishops, Commentary on: Reply of the Sacred Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith on Sterilization in Catholic Hospitals, (Sep. 15, 1977). Pope John Paul II, Encyclical Letter, The Splendor of the Truth (Veritatis Splendour), #7983, (Aug. 6, 1993). Pope John Paul II, Encyclical Letter, The Gospel of Life (Evangelium Vitae), (Mar. 25, 1995).
Double Effect Pope Pius XII, The Attempt on Innocent Human Life, (Nov. 26, 1951). Pope Pius XII, The Prolongation of Life, (Nov. 24, 1957). Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Instruction on Respect for Human Life in its Origin and on the Dignity of Procreation, (Mar. 10, 1987).
Ordinary and Extraordinary Means Pope Pius XII, The Prolongation of Life, (Nov. 24, 1957). Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Declaration on Euthanasia, (May 5, 1980). National Conference of Catholic Bishops, Statement on Uniform Rights of the Terminally Ill Act, Mar. 20, 1986).
Sacredness of Human Life Vatican Council II, Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World, (Dec. 7, 1965). Pope John Paul II, Celebrate Life, (Oct. 7, 1979). Totality Pope Pius XII, Christian Principles and the Medical Profession, (Nov. 12, 1944). Pope
Pius XII, The Intangibility of the Human Person, (Sep. 13, 1952).
SELECTED
TOPICS
Aids Pope John Paul II, A Meeting with AIDS Victims, (Sep. 17, 1987). US Catholic Conference Administrative Board, The Many Faces of AIDS: A Gospel Response, (Dec. 24, 1987).
Pope Pius XII, The Prolongation of Life, (Nov. 24, 1957). US Catholic Bishops' Advisory Committee on Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Facilities, (Guidelines for the Determination of Brain Death, Health Progress, Dec. 1975).
Directives US National Conference of Catholic Bishops, Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services, Origins, Dec. 15, 1994. Embryo Research Pope John Paul II, Biological Experimentation, (Oct 23, 1982). Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Instruction on Respect for Human Life in its Origin and on the Dignity of Procreation, (Mar. 10, 1987). Pope John Paul II, Encyclical Letter, The Gospel of Life (Evangelium Vitae), (Mar. 25, 1995).
Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Declaration on Euthanasia, (May 5, 1980). Pope John Paul II, Opposing Euthanasia, (Sep. 6, 1984). Pope John Paul II, The Mystery of Life and Death, (Oct. 19-21, 1985) Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, Senate Testimony on Euthanasia, Origins, Nov. 17, 1994. Pope John Paul II, Encyclical Letter The Gospel of Life (Evangelium Vitae), (Mar. 25, 1995).
Pope Pius XII, Moral Aspects of Genetics, (Sep. 7, 1953). Pope John Paul II, The Ethics of Genetic Manipulation, (Oct. 29, 1983). Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Instruction on Respect for Human Life in its Origin and on the Dignity of Procreation, (Mar. 10, 1987).
Pope Pius XII, Tissue Transplantation, (May 12, 1956). Pope John Paul II, Blood and Organ Donors, (Aug. 2, 1984).
Pain Relief Pope Pius XII, Christian Principles and the Medical Profession, (Nov. 12, 1944). Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Declaration on Euthanasia, (May 57 1980).
Proxy Consent Pope Pius XII, The Intangibility of the Human Person, (Sep. 13, 1952). Pope Pius XII, The Prolongation of Life, (Nov. 24, 1957). Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Declaration on Euthanasia, (May 5, 1 980).
Research on Human Subjects Pope Pius XII, The Intangibility of the Human Person, (Sep. 13, 1952). Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Instruction on Respect for Human Life in its Origin and on the Dignity of Procreation, (Mar. 10, 1987). Pope John Paul II, A Patient is a Person, (Oct. 27, 1980). Pope John Paul II, Biological Experimentation, (Oct. 23, 199).
Suffering Pope Pius XII, Christian Principles and the Medical Profession, (Nov. 12, 1944). Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Declaration on Euthanasia, (May 5, 1980). Pope John Paul II, The Christian Meaning of Human Suffering, (Feb. 11, 1984).
Surrogate Mothers Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faiths Instruction on Respect for Human Life in its Origin and on the Dignity of Procreation, (Mar. 10, 1987).
Withdrawal of Life Support Pope Pius XII, The Prolongation of Life, (Nov. 24, 1957). Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Declaration on Euthanasia, (May 5, 1980).
Abortion Pope Pius XI, Encyclical Letter, on Christian Marriage, (Dec. 31, 1930). Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Declaration on Procured Abortion, (Nov. 18, 1974). Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Instruction on Respect for Human Life in its Origin and on the Dignity of Procreation, (Mar. 10, 1987) US Bishops Ad Hoc Committee on Pro-Life Activities, Pastoral Guidelines for the Catholic Hospital and Catholic Health are Personnel. Pope John Paul II, Encyclical Letter, The Gospel of Life (Evangelium Vitae), (Mar 25 1995).
Artificial Insemination Pope Pius XII, Christian Norms of Morality, (Sep. 29, 1949). Pope Pius XII, Fundamental Norms Governing Conjugal Relations, (Oct. 29, 1951). Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Instruction on Respect for Human Lire in its Origin and on the Dignify of Procreation, (Mar. 10, 1987).
Children and the Family Pope John Paul II, The Christian Family in the Modern World, (Nov. 22, 1981). Pope John Paul II, The Transmission of Life, (Aug. 22, 1984). Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Instruction on Respect for Human Life in its Origin and on the Dignity of Procreation, (Mar. 10, 1987).
Contraception Pope Pius XI, Encyclical Letter, on Christian Marriage, (Dec. 31, 1930). Pope Paul VI, Encyclical Letter, on Human Life (Humanae Vitae), (July, 25, 1968). Pope John Paul II, The Christian Family in the Modern World, (Nov. 22, 1981). Congregation for Catholic Education, Educational Guidance in Human Love, (Nov. 1983). Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Instruction on Respect for Human Life in its Origin and on the Dignity of Procreation, (Mar. 10, 1987). Pope
John Paul II, Encyclical Letter, The Gospel of Life (Evangelium
Vitae, (Mar. 25, 1995).
Family and Marriage Vatican Council II, Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World (Gaudium et Spes), (Dec. 7, 1965). Pope John Paul II, The Christian Family in the Modern World (Nov. 22, 1981). Congregation for Catholic Education, Educational Guidance in Human Love, (Nov. 17 1983)
Homosexuality Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Declaration on Certain Problems of Sexual Ethics, (Dec.29, 1975). Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, The Pastoral Care of Homosexual Persons, (Oct. 30, 1986). Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Responding to Legislation Proposals on Discrimination Against Homosexuals, (Aug. 6, 1992).
In Vitro Fertilization Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Instruction on Respect for Human Lire in its Origin and on the Dignity of Procreation, (Mar. 10, 1987). Pope Pius XII, Fertility and Sterility, (May 19, 1956).
Natural Family Planning Pope Pius XII, Fundamental Laws Governing Conjugal Relations, (Oct . 29, 1951) . Pope John Paul II, The Christian Family in the Modern World, (Nov. 22, 1981 ) Pope John Paul II, Responsible Procreation, (June 8, 1984). Pope John Paul II, Natural Family Planning, (Dec. 13, 1985).
Pornography Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, Statement on Prostitution and Pornography, (1984). Pope John Paul II, Address, Pornography and the Exploitation of Individuals, (Jan. 30, 1992).
Sexual Abuse Canadian Bishops' Ad Hoc Committee on Child Sexual Abuse, From Pain to Hope, (1992). US Bishops' Priestly Life and Ministry Committee, Think Tank on Sexual Abuse of Minors, (1993). US Bishops' Committee on Women in Society and in the Church, and the Committee on Marriage and Family, Walk in the Light, (1995).
Sexuality Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Declaration on Certain Problems of Sexual Ethics, (Dec.29, 1975). Congregation for Catholic Education, Educational Guidance in Human Love, (Nov. 1, 1983).
Sterilization Pope Pius XII, Fundamental Laws Governing Conjugal Relations, (Oct. 29, 1951). Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Sterilization m Catholic Hospitals, (Mar. 12, 1975). National Conference of Catholic Bishop, US, Commentary on: Reply of the Sacred Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith on Sterilization in Catholic Hospitals, (Sep. 15, 1977) National
Conference of Catholic Bishops, US, Statement on Tubal Ligation,
(Jul. 9, 1980)
PRINCIPLES
Human Rights Pope John XXIII, Encyclical Letter, Peace on Earth (Pacem in Terris), (Apr. 1963). US Catholic Conference, USCC Platform Testimony, (Jun. 12, 1984).
Solidarity Pope John Paul II, Encyclical Letter, on the Social Concern of the Church (Solicitudo Rei Socialis), #38-40, (1987).
Subsidiarity Pope Leo XIII, Encyclical Letter, on the Condition of Labor (Rerum Novarum), #37-38, (1891). Pope Pius XI, Encyclical Letter, on the Reconstruction of the Social Order, # 78, (Quadragesimo Anno), (1931). Pope John XXIII, Encyclical Letter, On Christianity and Social Progress Mater et Magistra), #67, (1961). Pope Paul VI, Apostolic Letter, on a Call to Action (Octogesima Adveniens), #22-24, (1971).
The Common Good Pope
John Paul II, Encyclical Letter, on the Social Concern of the
Church (Solicitudo Rei Socialis), (1987).
SELECTED TOPICS
Consumerism
Disarmament Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, The Neutron Bomb - Enough is Enough, (Nov. 1981). Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, A Brief to the Standing Committee on External Affairs and National Defense: On Preparation for the Second Special Session of the United Nations on Disarmament, (Feb. 1982). United States Bishops, Pastoral Letter, The Challenge of Peace: God 's Promise and Our Response, #207-233, (1983).
Ecology Second Synod of Bishops, Justice in the World, #70, (1971). Pope John Paul II, Encyclical Letter, on the Social Concern of the Church, (Solicitudo Rei Socialis), #34, (1987). National Conference of Catholic Bishops, Renewing the Earth, (1991). Vatican Position Paper, U.N. Conference on Environment and Development, Origins, Jun. 11, 1992. Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, National Council of Churches in US, and Canadian Council of Churches, An Ecumenical Statement on Global Warming, Origins, Feb. 13, 1992.
Economy, The Canadian Catholic Bishops, Brief to Royal Commission on the Economy, Ethical Reflections on Canada 's Socio-Economic Order, (Dec. 13, 1983). United States Bishops, Pastoral Letter, Economic Justice for all: Catholic Social Teachings and the U.S. Economy, (1986).
Immigration Pope Pius XII, Exsul Familia, (1952). Pope John XXIII, Encyclical Letter, on Christianity and Social Progress floater et Magistra), #45, (1961). Pope John XXIII, Encyclical Letter, Peace on Earth, Pacem in Terris), #25, (Apr. 1963). Pope Paul VI, Apostolic Letter, on a Call to Action (Octogesima Adveniens), #17, (1971). Canadian Catholic Conference, A Brief to the Special Joint Committee of the Senate and of the House of Commons on Immigration Policy, (Sep. 1975). Pope John Paul II, Encyclical Letter, on Human Work (Laborem Exercens), #23, (1981).
Investment Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, on Responsible Investment, TV the Chairman of the Board, Bank of Montreal, (May, 1978). National Conference of Catholic Bishops, Socially Responsible Investment Guidelines, (1991).
Just Wage Pope Pius XI, Encyclical Letter, on The Reconstruction of the Social Order, (Quadragesimo Anno), #63-75, (1931). Pope John XXIII, Encyclical Letter, On Christianity and Social Progress (Mater et Magistra), #68-81, (1961). Vatican Council II, Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World (Gaudium et Spes), #67, (1965). Pope John Paul II, Encyclical Letter, On Human Work, (Laborem Exercens), #19, (Sep. 15, 1981).
Labour Relations Pope John Paul II, Encyclical Letter, On Human Work, (Laborem Exercens), (Sep. 15, 1981).
Labour Unions Pope Leo XIII, Encyclical Letter, (On the Condition of Labour (Rerum Novarum), #36-54, (1891). Pope Pius XI, Encyclical Letter, On the Reconstruction of the Social Order #31-8, (Quadragesimo Anno), (1931). Pope John XXIII, Encyclical Letter, On Christianity and Social Progress, Mater et Magistra), #97-103, (1961). Vatican Council II, Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World, (Gaudium et Spes), #68, (]965). Pope Paul VI, Apostolic Letter, On a Call to Action, (Octogesima Adveniens), #14, (1971). Pope John Paul II, Encyclical Letter, on Human Work (Laborem Exercens), #8, 20, (Sep. 15, 1981).
Peace Second Meeting of the Latin American Episcopal Conference, The Medellin Conference Documents, #2-19, (1968).
Population Vatican Council II, Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World (Gaudium et Spes), (Dec. 7, 1965). National Conference of Catholic Bishops, Statement on Population, (Nov. 12, 1973). Pope John Paul II, Population Development (Jun. 1, 1984). Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, Declaration on Draft Text for U.N. Population Conference, Origins, Sep. 15, 1994. Holy See, Address to Plenary Assembly Partially Joining Conference Consensus, Origins, Sep. 22, 1994.
Poverty Canadian Bishops, Poverty in Canada, (1966). Pope Paul VI, Encyclical Letter On the Development of Peoples (Populorum Progressio, (1967). The Executive Committees of the Canadian Council of Churches and the Canadian Catholic Conference, A Brief to the Special Senate Committee on Poverty, (Jun. 1970). Third Meeting of the Latin American Episcopal Conference, The Puebla Conference Document, #1137, 1143, 1147, 1155, 1158, (1979). Pope John Paul II, Encyclical Letter, on the Social Concern of the Church (Solicitudo Rei Socialis), (1987).
Property Pope Leo XIII, Encyclical Letter, On the Condition of Labour (Rerum Novarum), #5-10, (1891). Pope Pius XI, Encyclical Letter, (On the Reconstruction of the Social Order #44-52, (Quadragesimo Anno), (1931). Pope John XXIII, Encyclical Letter, on Christianity and Social Progress (Mater et Magistra), #69-71, (1961). Pope Paul VI, Encyclical letter, (On the Development of Peoples (Populorum Progressio, #22-24, (1967). Pope John Paul II, Encyclical Letter, The 100th Year (Centesimus Annus) #30-43, (May 1, 1991).
Social Change Vatican Council II, Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World (Gaudium et Spes, # 78, 5). Pope Paul VI, Encyclical Letter, On the Development of Peoples (Populorum Progressio, #31, (1967). Second Synod of Bishops, Justice in the World, #16, (1971). Pope John Paul II, Encyclical Letter, on Human Work (Laborem Exercens, #20, (Sep. 15, 1981).
Socialism Pope Pius XI, Encyclical Letter, On the Reconstruction of the Social Order, (Quadragesimo Anno), (1931). Pope John XXIII, Encyclical Letter, Peace on Earth (Pacem in Terris), #159, (Apr. 1963). Pope Paul VI, Apostolic Letter, On a stall to Action (Octogesima Adveniens), #31-34, (1971). Pope John Paul II, Encyclical Letter, On Human Work (Laborem Exercens), # 14-15, (Sep. 15, 1981).
Work Pope Leo XIII, Encyclical Letter, on the Condition of Labor (Rerum Novarum), ( 1891). Pope Pius XI, Encyclical Letter, on the Reconstruction of the Social Order # 135, (Quadragesimo Anno), (1931). Pope John XXIII, Encyclical Letter, On Christianity and Social Progress (Mater et Magistra) #106-7, (1961). Vatican Council II, Constitution on the Church in the Modern World (Gaudium et Spes) #39, (1965) Vatican Council II, Dogmatic Constitution of The Church (Lumen Gentium), #34 (Nov. 21, 1964). Pope John Paul II, Encyclical Letter, On Human Work (Laborem Exercens ) # 19, 16, 25, (Sep. 15, 1981).
Unemployment Canadian
Conference of Catholic Bishops, The Administrative Board, Unemployment:
The Human Cost (Jan. 1980).
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