HRE23 – Moral Theology Exam Review

In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF)

A medical procedure where an egg is fertilized outside the body and then implanted into the uterus.

Catholic Teaching on IVF

IVF is morally unacceptable because it separates conception from the marital act and involves destruction of embryos.

NaProTechnology

An approved alternative to IVF that uses natural reproductive science aligned with Church ethics.

C.S. Lewis' Key Point on Sexual Ethics

Emphasizes chastity and restraint, focusing on properly ordering desires.

Family Caregiving Responsibilities

Parents must love, nurture, educate, and protect their children.

Core Idea of Family Caregiving

Parents are the primary educators of children in faith and virtue.

Requirements for Valid Sacrament of Matrimony

1. Free consent of both parties, 2. Intention of permanence, 3. Openness to children, 4. Marriage between baptized persons.

Catholic Social Teaching: Stewardship

Managing God’s gifts for His glory and the good of others.

Human Rights Begin at Conception

Life and dignity begin at conception; the embryo deserves full rights.

Definition of Chastity

The successful integration of sexuality within the person according to their state in life.

Theology of the Body

The human body reveals divine truths, emphasizing self-giving love.

Catholic Teaching on Organ Donation

Permissible under conditions: donor must be truly dead, cannot kill to harvest organs.

Catholic Perspective on Euthanasia

Firmly opposed; euthanasia is considered direct killing.

Intellectual Theft (Plagiarism)

Stealing ideas without attribution, violating the 7th Commandment.

Principle of Double Effect

A morally good action that has both good and bad effects may be permitted under certain conditions.

Conditions for Mortal Sin

1. Grave matter, 2. Full knowledge, 3. Full consent of the will.

Definition of Sin

A deliberate offense against God’s law.

Mortal Sin

A serious sin that completely breaks one's relationship with God.

Definition of Conscience

A judgment of reason where a person recognizes the moral quality of an act.

Oaths and Perjury

An oath calls on God as a witness to truth, while perjury is lying under oath.

Conditions for Making a Vow

Must be free, serious, possible, and made to God.

History and Essential Elements of the Mass

The central act of Catholic worship, established by Jesus at the Last Supper.

Key Parts of Mass

Liturgy of the Word and Liturgy of the Eucharist.

C.S. Lewis on Praise

Praise completes enjoyment, flowing naturally from love of God.

The Tenth Commandment

Teaches interior purity of heart and resists greed, envy, and materialism.

Nature and Role of the Family

The original cell of social life, responsible for moral and civic education.

Cooperation in Evil

Participating in another's sinful act, can be formal or material.

Children's Duties to Parents

Include respect, obedience, and support, rooted in the Fourth Commandment.

Authority and Obedience to Civil Law

Authority comes from God; just laws must be obeyed.

Higher Authority and God's Law

When civil law contradicts God's law, we must obey God rather than men.

The Right to Life

A foundational right from conception to natural death.

Environmental Stewardship

Teaching that creation is a gift to care for, not exploit.

Private Property and Universal Destination of Goods

Private ownership is a right, but Earth's goods are meant for all.

Chastity as Virtue

The integration of sexuality with respect to one's state in life and purity in thoughts and actions.

Stewardship as Responsibility

Responsible use and care of God’s creation and gifts.

Cooperation in Evil Types

Formal cooperation shares intention; material cooperation assists indirectly.

Euthanasia in Catholic Teaching

Always wrong; life is sacred from conception to natural death.

Definition of Marriage

A covenant ordered towards the good of spouses and procreation/education of children.