Theology Vocabulary

Capital Sin

seven sins that lead to and reinforce other sins and vices. (Pride, Covetousness;greed, envy, anger;wrath, gluttony, lust, and sloth.

Actual Graces

God's interventions and support for us in the everyday moments of our lives. Important for conversion and for continuing growth in holiness.

Superstitution

attributing to someone or something else a power that belongs to God alone and relying on such powers rather than trusting in God; a sin against the First Commandment.

Virture

a habitual and firm disposition to do good.

Vice

a practice or habit that leads a person to sin.

Gluttony

excessive eating or drinking, a capital sin.

Pride

believing one is better than others, often resulting in despising or disrespecting other people; one of the capital sins.

Lust

Undisciplined, unchecked, desire for self-enjoyment, especially of a sexual nature. Capital Sin.

Anger (Wrath)

A desire for revenge that prevents reconciliation. Capital Sin.

Sloth

Habitual laziness, failing to put forth effort and take action. Capital Sin.

Greed

Desire to accumulate earthly goods beyond what we need. Contrary to the 10 Commandments. Capital Sin.

Penance

attitude of the heart in which one experiences regrets for past sin and commits to a change in behaviors or attitudes.

Reconcilation

Process of restoring broken relationship with God, with the Church, and with people who were directly offended by our sins.

Prudence

the Cardinal virtue by which a person is inclined toward choosing the moral act of good and avoiding evil; sometimes called the rudder virtue because it helps steer the person through complex moral situations.

Sin of Commission

A sin that is the direct result of a freely chosen thought, word, or deed.

Sin of Omission

A sin that is the result of a failure to do something required by God's moral law.

Countercultural

The Church is countercultural which means it does not follow the Laws and practices of men but only THE LAWS OF GOD.

Kingdom Morality

The moral life God wants us to live under the the Kingdom of God.