Religion midterms

The process by which we make choices between right and wrong, good and evil, eternal life and sin.

Conscience

The law of God within us, which is known by human reason.

Natural law

Constantly journeyed to bring the good news of salvation to the world. We read many of his letters.

Paul

Born in Turin, Italy in 1901, was a practical joker, stricken with polio, and died at age 24.

St. Dominic Savio

Born in 1937, granddaughter of a slave, worked against prejudice and hatred, and died of bone cancer in 1990.

St. Thea Bowman

The gift of being able to feel, think, choose, love, and act as a male or female person God created us to be.

Human Sexuality

Living in the love of God, our Father, just as Jesus Christ calls us to do, and allowing the Holy Spirit to fill us with goodness and love.

Holiness

A member of the Dominican religious order, known for her wisdom and decision-making skills, was a Doctor of the Church, feast day is April 29.

St. Catherine of Siena

A virtue that moderates the attraction of pleasure and helps us bring our desires into balance.

Temperance

Our ability to know the difference between good and evil, and right and wrong.

Moral discernment

Born into a wealthy noble Spanish family, made a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, founded the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in 1540.

St. Ignatius of Loyola

A thought, word, or act that makes fun of or shows contempt or hatred for God, the Church and the saints, or sacred objects.

Blasphemy