Moral Theology, Unit #5, Spring 2026

Humanae Vitae

Taught about birth control

Pope Paul VI

Taught about Natural FamilyPlanning

Consequentialism

False view that a moral choice is good as long as results are good

Sacramental Grace

Given us by God to help perform good acts

Charisms

Gifts given by Holy Spirit for good of the Church

Vice

Habit acquired by repeated sin

Virtue

Good habits turn into this

Merit

Reward imparted by God to those who respond to His grace

Euthanasia

The ending of a life before natural death

Redemptive Suffering

Suffering with a purpose

Ordinary Means

Medical Treatment of food, water, and care to maintain or save their live; morally mandated

Extraordinary Means

Medical Care that extends someone's life; not morally mandated

Sanctifying Grace

General in Nature; can leave us if in mortal sin

Actual Grace

Grace given by God for a specific purpose

Theological Virtues

Faith, hope, and charity

Cardinal Virtues

Prudence, Justice, Fortitude, Temperance

Human Virtues

Acquired through human effort

Virtue

"Hinge" of a door

Filial

Brotherly Love

Eros

romantic love

Storge

Family/Affectionate Love

Agape

Charitable Love