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12 Terms
Agapi
The Greek term for genuine, selfless, and unconditional love that forms the foundation of authentic relationships.
The Golden Rule
The commandment to love your neighbor as yourself (Matthew 22:39), serving as a core Catholic teaching for authentic relationships.
1 Corinthians 13
The Biblical passage defining Christian love as patient and kind, emphasizing selflessness over selfish desires or objectification.
Key characteristics of authentic relationships
Mutual Respect (honoring boundaries and spiritual well-being). 2. Selflessness (prioritizing the other person's good). 3. Honesty & Trust (open communication without manipulation).
Conscience
A person's most secret core and sanctuary where they are alone with God, serving as an inner moral compass to distinguish right from wrong.
Informed conscience
A conscience that is actively educated and formed using Scripture, Church teaching (the Magisterium), prayer, and wise mentors, rather than relying solely on personal feelings.
Three-Step Moral Framework
The Object (the action itself, which must be good/neutral). 2. The Intention (why the action is done). 3. The Circumstances (surrounding factors affecting responsibility).
Universal Call to Holiness
The Catholic teaching that every Christian—whether a layperson, religious, or ordained minister—is called by God to grow in holiness regardless of their state of life.
Role of Sacraments in achieving holiness
Regularly receiving Sacraments such as the Eucharist and Reconciliation to obtain God's grace and spiritual strength to resist temptation.
Role of Prayer in achieving holiness
Developing a consistent, personal relationship with God through reflection, petition, and thanksgiving to seek moral guidance.
Theological and Cardinal Virtues
Practices that build holiness, including the Theological Virtues (Faith, Hope, Charity) and the Cardinal Virtues (Prudence, Justice, Fortitude, Temperance).
Role Models for Holiness
Saints and modern figures (such as Saint Mary MacKillop or Blessed Carlo Acutis) who offer real-world examples of living a holy life amid everyday struggles.