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divine motherhood

- this dogma refers to when Mary was proclaimed at the council of ephesus
- she was called in the gospels as "the mother of Jesus"
- she is acclaimed by elizabeth, at the prompting of the spirit and even before the birth of her son as the "mother of my Lord"

perpetual virginity

- this dogma refers primarily to the conception and birth of Jesus
- the church professed that Jesus was conceived without human seed, and by the power of the holy spirit alone

immaculate conception

- this dogma states "that the most Blessed Virgin Mary, from the first moment of her conception, by a singular grace and privilege from Almighty God and in view of the merits of Jesus Christ, was kept free of every stain of original sin."

assumption

- this dogma refers to when Mary was elevated or assumed into heaven by the power and grace of God
- states that "Mary, Immaculate Mother of God ever virgin, after finishing the course of her life on earth, was taken up body and soul into heavenly glory"

the annunciation

- fruit = humility

the visitation of Mary to Elizabeth

- fruit = love of neighbor

the nativity of the Lord

- fruit = Poverty of Spirit, Detachment from the Things of the World

the presentation of the Lord in the temple

- fruit = obedience

the finding of Jesus in the temple at the age 12

- fruit = piety and greater commitment

the baptism of Jesus

- fruit = openness to the holy spirit

the miracle at the wedding at cana

- fruit = to Jesus through Mary - Mary's intercession

the proclamation of the kingdom of God

- fruit = repentance and conversion

the transfiguration at mt. tabor

- fruit = courage to bear the cross & desire for holiness

the last supper

- fruit = greater love for the Eucharist. full, conscious, and active participation

the agony at gethsemane

- fruit = trust in God, conformity to the will of God

the scourging at the pillar

- fruit = purity and mortification

the crowning of thorns

- fruit = fortitude/moral courage

the carrying of the cross

- fruit = patience and perseverance in trial

the crucifixion and death of Jesus on the cross

- fruit = self denial and forgiveness for others

the resurrection of Jesus from the dead

- fruit = strong faith

the ascension of Jesus to heaven

- fruit = hope and desire for heaven

the pentecost (the descent of the Holy Spirit)

- fruit = wisdom and love of God

the assumption of Mary

- fruit = love and devotion to Mary

the crowning of Mary as queen of heaven and earth

- fruit = final perseverance and eternal happiness

Authentic Freedom

- The ability to make morally good choices, considering both personal responsibility and the well-being of others.
- means following moral guidelines voluntarily, aligning with truth and justice.
- sacrificing personal desires in all situations to serve others.

License

- is a misuse of freedom that involves doing whatever one wants, without regard for the consequences or moral principles/responsibility

Conscience

- The inner guide that helps individuals discern right from wrong and make responsible decisions in line with moral truth.
- Plays a critical role in guiding individuals toward Authentic Freedom and moral decisions

Human Dignity

- A core principle of freedom that acknowledges every person's intrinsic worth and the ability to make free and responsible choices.

Free Will

- The ability to choose between different options, including right and wrong, which is essential to the concept of freedom.

Moral Freedom

- The belief that true freedom is found not in doing whatever one desires, but in living according to truth and moral responsibility.

Common Good

- Seeks to balance individual desires with what is beneficial for society as a whole.

Justice or Law

- This concept refers to the external framework that helps guide individuals toward just and responsible freedom.

Truth in Freedom

- The philosophical and theological understanding that freedom is only authentic when aligned with truth and moral law.

Responsibility

- A moral principle emphasizing that freedom must be accompanied by accountability for the outcomes of one's actions.

Moral Accountability

- A person who embraces this is exercising Authentic Freedom.

Impact of Choices

- A person exercising Authentic Freedom will always consider this
- Also refers to consequence

Man as a moral agent

- Refers to the capacity of individuals to make moral decisions based on reason and ethical principles, not solely on emotions.

Freedom

- A necessary condition for moral agency, as moral decisions require the ability to choose between right and wrong.

Moral responsibility

- Means that individuals are held accountable for their actions only if they act knowingly and willingly.

Understanding of right and wrong

- A requirement for a person to be considered a moral agent.

Cultural norms

- Influence an individual's moral decision-making, though individuals are still responsible for their choices.

Moral autonomy

- The capability of moral agents to make decisions independently of external pressures.

Intentions

- Play a significant role in evaluating the morality of an action by a moral agent, reflecting the person's reasons for acting.

Children and individuals with severe cognitive impairments

- Typically not considered moral agents due to potential lack of full understanding of right and wrong.

Reflection on past actions

- Moral agents are capable of doing this in order to learn from moral successes and failures.

Excuse from accountability

- In some situations, moral agents can be excused from accountability if they do not foresee the harm their actions cause.

Values conflicting with societal norms

- Being a moral agent implies that an individual can act following their values, even when these conflict with societal norms.

Emotions and feelings

- Influence a moral agent's decision-making process, but reason and ethical principles should guide final choices.

christian morality

- living and doing God's teachings so that we can be truly free

love

- central guiding principle for christian morality

papal encyclicals

- official letters or documents issued by the pope of the roman catholic church

mors

- the etymological word (latin) of morals
- means manner, custom or habit, attitude, etc

morals

- what you believe to be right and wrong

penance

- the act of confessing one's sins to a priest and seeking forgiveness from God

veritatis splendor

- splendor of truth
- an encyclical letter of pope John Paul 2
- tells us about the authentic freedom connection to the question of the rich young man "what should i do?"

ethos

- greek word which means "way of living"

ethics

- a branch of philosophy that is concerned with human conduct
- studies what is morally right or wrong, just or unjust
- reflects on humans and their interactions with other beings on freedom, responsibility, and justice

being created in "God's image and likeness"

- means that man is endowed with intellect and will, thus we are rational
- the source of human dignity and worth

"man is rational"

- means that human beings possess the faculty of intellect (knowledge) and volition (will)

man's rationality

- capable of making choices
- ability to make judgements
- power to determine himself freely in attaining his destiny