Morality Unit 1

Magisterium

The teaching authority of the Church (Pope and bishops).

Character

The moral qualities shaped by our choices and actions.

Amoral

Lacking moral sense; actions outside moral consideration.

Immoral

Choosing what is wrong or evil.

Wholeness

Balancing all parts of oneself—body, mind, and spirit—in harmony with God.

Subjective

Based on personal opinion or perspective.

Objective

Based on truth or facts, not personal feelings.

Relativism

Belief that truth or morality changes depending on the situation or person.

Vices

Bad habits or tendencies that lead us to sin.

Virtues

Good habits that help us live morally and follow God's will.

Sin

A deliberate offense against God's law.

Quick-Fix Mentality

Wanting instant results without effort or patience.

-isms

Attitudes of discrimination (racism, sexism, etc.) that devalue others.

Over-Competitiveness

Placing winning or success above morality or relationships.

Dignity

The God-given worth and value of every human being.

Free Will

The ability to choose right or wrong; gift from God.

Humility

Recognizing one's dependence on God; modesty of heart.

Morality

The goodness or evil of human acts; living according to God's plan for our lives and choosing love and goodness over sin.

Prudence

Right reason in action; helps us choose the good in every situation.

Justice

Giving God and others what is due to them.

Fortitude

Courage to do what is right even when it's difficult.

Temperance

Moderation; self-control over desires and pleasures.

Faith

Belief in God and all He has revealed.

Hope

Trust in God's promises and desire for eternal life.

Charity

Loving God above all and our neighbor as ourselves.

3 sources of christian morality

object, intention, cirumstance

model for christian morality

jesus christ

help from god toward moral life

grace, holy & sacraments, ten commandments & beatitudes, scripture

Church's Approach to Individual Choice

The Church respects free will but guides conscience formation according to God's truth and moral law.

Why We Have Human Dignity

were made in the image and likeness of god