Learn: Theology 3 Unit 1 Test

beatitude

Our vocation as Christians, the goal of our existence. It is true blessedness or happiness which we experience partially here on earth and perfectly in Heaven.

canon law

The name given to the official body of laws which provide good order in the visible body of the Church.

catechism

A popular summary, usually in book form, of Catholic doctrine about faith and morals and commonly intended for use within formal programs of catechesis.

conscience

The "interior voice" of a person, a God-given sense of the law of God. Moral conscience leads people to understand themselves as responsible for their actions, and prompts them to do good and avoid evil. To make good judgments, one needs to have a well-formed conscience.

covenant

A solemn agreement between human beings or between God and a human being in which mutual commitments are made.

Eternal Law

The order in creation that reflects God's will and purpose; it is eternal because it is always true and never changes. All other types of law have their basis in Eternal Law and are only true if they reflect the truth of Eternal Law.

free will

The gift from God that allows human beings to choose from among various actions, for which we are held accountable. It is the basis for moral responsibility.

infallibility

The Gift of the Holy Spirit to the whole Church by which the leaders of the Church—the Pope and the bishops in union with him—are protected from fundamental error when formulating a specific teaching on a matter of faith and morals.

intellect

The divine gift that gives us the ability to see and understand the order of things that God places within creation and to know and understand God through the created order.

justification

The process by which God frees us from sin and sanctifies us.

Magisterium

The Church's living teaching office, which consists of all bishops, in communion with the Pope.

merit

God's reward to those who love him and follow Christ's Law of Love. To have merit is to be justified in the sight of God, free from sin and sanctified by his grace. We do not earn merit on our own; it is a free gift from God due to the grace of Christ in us.

moral law

The moral law is established by God and is a rational expression of eternal law. Moral law reflects God's wisdom; it is the teaching that leads us to the blessed life he wants for us.

natural law

The moral law that can be understood through the use of reason. It is our God-given ability to understand what it means to be in right relationship with God, other people, the world, and ourselves. The basis for natural law is our participation in God's wisdom and goodness because we are created in the divine likeness.

New Law

Divine Law revealed in the New Testament through the life and teaching of Jesus Christ and through the witness and teaching of the Apostles. The New Law perfects the Old Law and brings it to fulfillment. Also called the Law of Love.

Old Law

Divine Law revealed in the Old Testament, summarized in the Ten Commandments. Also called the Law of Moses. It contrasts with the New Law of the Gospels.

original holiness

The original state of human beings in their relationship with God, sharing in the divine life in full communion with him.

original justice

The state of complete harmony of our first parents with themselves, with each other, and with all of creation.

Original Sin

From the Latin origo, meaning "beginning" or "birth." The term has two meanings: (1) the sin of the first human beings, who disobeyed God's command by choosing to follow their own will and so lost their original holiness and became subject to death, (2) the fallen state of human nature that affects every person born into the world.

Paschal Mystery

The work of salvation accomplished by Jesus Christ mainly through his life, Passion, death, Resurrection, and Ascension.

Precepts of the Church

Sometimes called the commandments of the Church, these are basic obligations for all Catholics that are dictated by the laws of the Church.

salvation history

The pattern of specific salvific events in human history that reveal God's presence and saving actions.

sanctify, sanctification

To make holy; sanctification is the process of becoming closer to God and growing in holiness, taking on the righteousness of Jesus Christ with the gift of sanctifying grace.

soul

Our spiritual principle, it is immortal, and it is what makes us most like God. Our soul is created by God, and he unites it with our physical body at the moment of conception. The soul is the seat of human consciousness and freedom.

How is Christian morality related to the divine gift of human intellect? (Answers may vary and I may not be correct)

Human intellect allows us to distinguish what is truly good and what appears to be good. This relates to Christian morality because it helps us to know what is morally right and to understand the order of things created by God in order to know God.

How is Christian morality related to the divine gift of free will? (Answers may vary and I may not be correct)

We are each individually responsible for our actions and will be held accountable for our moral choices.

What are two types of Church law, and what is the purpose of each type? (Answers may vary and I may not be correct)

Precepts of the Church provide us with the guidance in living a Christian life. Canon Law provides specific rules to maintain good order within the visible society of the Church.

What is the role of the Catholic Church in the moral life of believers? (Answers may vary and I may not be correct)

The Church and the Magisterium ensures that we stay faithful to the teachings of the Apostles in the matters of faith and morals.

What is one good response to people who are concerned that the Catholic Church will impose her moral views on others? (Answers may vary and I may not be correct)

The Church's mission is to share with all, the moral law revealed by God. The Church does this publicly, but still accepts everyone's point of views even if they reject the Church's view.

the state of loving communion with God that Adam and Eve enjoyed is the state of

original holiness

Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of God's saving ________ for human beings

plan

When we follow Christ, we will find the _______ to true happiness

path

God created persons to live in _______________________ with him

loving relationship

______________ weakens our natural power for relating to God and choosing good

Original Sin

At our conception we are given the gift of a _______ ____ that is eternal and makes us more than just a physical being

spiritual soul

Through the gift of ____________, we are given the ability to see and to understand the order of things God places within creation.

intellect

Having ____________ means that we have the ability to choose to be in loving communion with God or to reject him.

free will

_______ means that we are responsible for the choices we make, particularly in religious and moral matters

Freedom

Humans are subject to ____, which leads us away from God.

temptation

Original Sin can be overcome by our __________ in Christ.

faith

God formed a sacred _________ with his people and gave them _____________ to teach them how to live.

covenant; laws

Jesus saves us from sin through his _____________, _____, ______________, and ________________.

suffering; death; Resurrection; Ascension

Jesus' new vision of life is expressed in the ___________.

Beatitudes

Through the Sacrament of ____________, we are on our way to living out Jesus' vision of new life.

Baptism

Through the process of ____________, God's grace frees us from sin and makes us holy.

justification

_____________ is the process of turning toward God and away from sin

Conversion

____________ is the process of becoming closer to God and growing in holiness

Sanctification

_______________ is the state of complete harmony that our first parents had with their inner self, with one another, and with all of creation

Original justice

To have __________ is to be justified in the sight of God, free from sin and made holy by his grace

merit

True/False: Eternal law is always true and unchanging

true

True/False: Human beings can fully understand and appreciate Eternal Law through the use of reason alone

false: natural law; through reason and God's revealed truth

True/False: Moral law is an expression of Eternal Law

true

True/False: Conscience is a gift of God to help us know moral law

true

True/False: Because of the gift of free will, we are not obliged to follow moral law

false: we have a choice to follow moral law by avoiding evil and live in loving communion with God

True/False: Only Church law has its basis in Eternal Law

false: Natural law, precepts of the Church, and canon law are expressions of Eternal Law

True/False: Conscience prompts us to do good and to avoid evil

true

True/False: Moral truth is subjective, meaning we are free to decide what is right or wrong

false: objective

True/False: The Commandments were created at the beginning of time

true: expression of Eternal Law in the Old Testament

True/False: Moral law may be applied to new historical situations by the Magisterium of the Church

true

True/False: Obeying moral law decreases human freedom

false: increases because it makes us more free, while disobeying makes us less free

True/False: Natural law is a part of human nature and does not depend on any religion

true

True/False: The Golden Rule is an example of moral law that is common to all great world religions

true

True/False: Just civil laws reflect natural law

true

True/False: To be moral is to be fully human

true

True/False: Natural laws are applicable to a particular time and place

false: always applicable because it is an expression of eternal law that does not change time or place

True/False: We are not responsible for our failure to follow natural moral law

false: we have to bear responsibility

True/False: Natural law allows for the development of civil laws that everyone can agree to regardless of faith or religion

true

True/False: The Church's social teaching relies on reason and natural law

true

True/False: All persons have an instinct to be in right relationship with God, other people, the world and themselves

true