Morality unit 1: Definition and Virtues

what is morality?

accepting God’s eternal law as it is and not as how we want it to be & accepting God as he is and not how we want him to be

What are the gifts of the spirit (definition)?

graces and tools to help us live a good life

what are the gifts of the spirit (list)?

wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, fear of the Lord

What are the fruits of the spirit (definition)?

They help produce positive virtues and good/healing habits

what are the fruits of the spirit (list)

love/charity, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control, chastity, modesty

Name one relevant beatitude and why it is relevant today?

One relevant beatitude is "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God." This is relevant today as it emphasizes the importance of promoting peace and reconciliation in a world often divided by conflict.

What does living a moral life lead us to?

become more christ-like, strengthen our relationship with God, become people of integrity who respond to our vocation to be fully human, attract others to God and build the church, and to help bring about God’s reign on earth

what three gifts are we given that allow us to be in communion with God?

Soul, intellect, and free will

What is ‘soul’?

A spiritual principle; immortal, and is what makes us most like God; created by God and united with the physical body at conception; the seat of human consciousness and freedom

What is intellect?

divine gift that gives us the ability to see and understand the order of things that God places within creation and to know and understand God through the created order

What is free will?

the gift from God that allows human beings to choose from among various actions for which we are held accountable; the basis for moral responsibility

what is the goal of christian morality?

to live a holy life that is purified from sin and darkness by our commitment to live as true followers of Christ

What is Grace?

The free and undeserved gift of God’s loving and active presence in the universe and our lives, empowering us to respond to his call and live as his adopted sons and daughters; restores our loving communion with the holy trinity lost through sin

What are the types of Grace

sanctifying grace, actual grace, sacramental grace, and special graces

what is sanctifying grace

A type of grace that makes a person holy, restoring our communion with God by forgiving our sins

what are actual graces?

Actual graces are temporary interventions by God that inspire and strengthen a person to act according to His will, helping them to make choices aligned with their faith and grow in holiness

what are sacramental graces?

the gifts proper to each of the seven sacraments

what are special graces

gifts intended for the common good of the church, also called charisms

what are the cardinal virtues?

prudence, fortitude, justice, and temperance

What is justice?

concerned with the rights, commitment, and duties in relationships; actions and attitudes that flow from the commitment; ensure that the poor or oppressed recieve what is due to them

what is prudence

inclination toward choosing the moral good and avoiding evil; the rudder virtue because it helps steer the person through complex moral situations

what is temperance

moderation of appetites or passions to achieve balance

what is fortitude

resilience, courage, or strength in the face of difficulty

What are the theological virtues the source of?

energy for perfecting our relationship with God

what are the theological virtues?

faith, hope, love

what is your definition of morality?

an individual’s sense of what is right and wrong and the choices that they make