theology - unit 4: semester 1

end >

the goal you are aiming towards

means >

how you reach that goal

volition >

spontaneously seeing the goodness of something and wishing something 

intention > 

making a resolution to pursue an end

deliberation >

inquiring after and approving/disapproving different means

decision >

act of intellect judging the best means by which to fulfill an intention 

command >

intellect commands external act

fruition > 

the judgement and experience of enjoyment in performing the act 

what is a discernment?

a decision-making process that attends to the implications and consequences of an action or choice

what does the holy spirit aids us in distinguishing?

trials and temptations

trials > 

necessary for your inner growth in virtue 

temptations >

lead to sin and death

what is the STOP method?

Search out the facts

think about the alternatives and consequences

others can help you make good decisions

pray

what can help us? 

cardinal virtues, theological virtues, grace, and the gifts and fruits of the spirit 

what does every human choice made up of?

• the intention

• the object

• the circumstances

intention >

the reason why we are making a choice

is the intention subjective or objective? 

subjective because it is specific to the person preforming the moral act 

what is the question asked for intentions?

why?

keep the intention ______

good

the _____ do not _______ the means 

ends, justify 

do your good intentions for a good result (end) justified by the bad/immoral means?

no

object >

the bare bones purpose or point of the activity

is the object subjective or objective? 

objective because it is not dependent on a person 

does our intention change the object?

no

what can the object be?

good, neutral or intrinsically evil

evil > 

lack of God/lack of goodness 

circumstances > 

secondary elements of a moral act