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Christian Praxis: See-Judge-Act Cycle

The document outlines the Four Steps in the Cycle of Christian Praxis as part of the Social Teaching of the Church, emphasizing the importance of experience, social analysis, theological reflection, and pastoral planning and action in guiding Christian action towards social justice. It highlights the challenges posed by misinformation and the need for courageous truth-seeking in addressing societal issues. The See-Judge-Act cycle is presented as a continuous process aimed at aligning faith with justice-driven actions.

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Christian Praxis: See-Judge-Act Cycle

The document outlines the Four Steps in the Cycle of Christian Praxis as part of the Social Teaching of the Church, emphasizing the importance of experience, social analysis, theological reflection, and pastoral planning and action in guiding Christian action towards social justice. It highlights the challenges posed by misinformation and the need for courageous truth-seeking in addressing societal issues. The See-Judge-Act cycle is presented as a continuous process aimed at aligning faith with justice-driven actions.

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Reviewer: The Four Steps in the Cycle of • Social Teaching of the Church (STC):

Christian Praxis Often overlooked but essential for


guiding Christian action.
Key Terms: Christian Praxis, See-Judge-Act,
Social Transformation, Social Analysis, • Challenge: STC’s radical stance on
Theological Reflection, Pastoral Action, social justice makes it unpopular, yet
Church Social Teaching, Justice embracing truth requires courage.

1. Experience 4. Pastoral Planning & Action

• The foundation of Christian social • Living out one’s faith through


praxis, involving awareness of concrete actions.
societal issues (economic, political,
• Questions: What can we do? How can
religious, etc.).
we carry out our mission?
• Questions: What is happening? Who
• Goal: Justice, love, unity, peace,
is affected? How do they respond?
integrity of creation.
• Challenges: Fake news,
• The cycle continues as actions lead
misinformation, historical
to new experiences requiring further
revisionism hinder truth.
reflection.
2. Social Analysis
• Prayer is central to all steps.
• Understanding root causes and
effects of social issues. The See-Judge-Act cycle fosters
continuous social transformation, aligning
• Key question: What’s behind this faith with justice-driven action.
issue?

• Objective (structures) & Subjective


(values, ideologies) dimensions of
reality.

• Historical Analysis (changes over


time) & Structural Analysis (current
social framework).

• Limitations: Provides diagnosis, not


solutions; must lead to action for
justice.

3. Theological Reflection

• Evaluates issues through faith,


scripture, and Church teachings
(e.g., Gaudium et Spes, Octagesima
Adveniens).

• Questions: What does my faith say?


What is my mission?

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