morality unit 5

athiesm

willful denial of gods existence

agnosticism

claims ignorance about gods existence by saying it cant be proven or disproved

involuntary doubt

hesitation In believing, difficulty in overcoming objections connected to faith. not a sin

voluntary doubt

unwillignness or refusal to overcome ones doubt by looking into the matter. sinful

heresy

a deliberate and stubborn denial to one or more central teachings of the Catholic faith by a baptized Catholic

apostasy

total rejection of Christ and the Christian faith by a baptized christian

despair

giving up hope in gods grace, his forgiveness of sins, and/or his promise of salvation

presumption

1. believing one CNA save oneself through personal effect alone, without the help of god and his grace. salvation = your works and actions

   1. assuming one can be saved by god without a personal conversation or attempt to live a Christian life. salvation = personal acceptance of Jesus as the savior

indifference

totl lack of commitment in practicing ones faith or certain aspects of ones faith

lukewarmness

a lackluster or lazy approach in practicing ones faith or certain aspects of ones faith

ingratitude

failure to recognize and acknowledge the blessings god has given you

idolatry

giving improper worship to a created thung or a disordered love/attachment to a created thing over god

divination

seeking to use occult powers to predict the future or obtain info which cant be discovered through normal channels

sorcery/magic

seeking to use occult powers as a means to obtain good/evil effects

sacrilige

profane or disrespectful treatment of the sacraments, sacred persons, places, or objects

veneration

to honor, praise, or give respect to someone or something

adoration

worship given to god alone in which we acknowledge his authority, majesty, and our complete dependence on him

money as a false god

equated to happiness (stealing, drug dealing)

friends as a false god

making choices because we want to look a certain way to our friends over god. focus on relationships with friends rather than god

success/popularity as a false god

define our own value based on our accomplishments or social status rather than our own self worth (ex.cheating)

acceptable to honor people -

1. 4th cmndmt

   1. Jesus honored Mary and Joseph as their son

venerating mary/saints

• spiritual role models

• person as a faithful disciple

  • intercessory prayers

venerating holy objects

what it represents - not material

falsely worshiping Mary/saints/holy objects

• power belonging to god to thing

• devotion negatively affects/is above god

• venerating object instead of representation

  • power towards prayer or objects

blasphemy

intentional decision to show disrespect towards god

• spoken/thoughts

• gods name negatively

  • claim power for yourself

cursing

call upon gods name or power to bring or wish harm on another person

damning

to condemn/wish someone to a certain punishment or eternal fate

taking in vain

use in a way without great importance or to use in a disrespectful/irreverent way

“oh my god” is in vain because…

casual use of sacred worff

conditions for a acceptable oath

taken to tell truth

serious reason

not to promote evil

illegitimate vows

• dont intend to keep promise

• not serious or good reason

  • forced

cursing is serious because…

• asking god to go against nature - evil

• wishing harm

  • asking god to use power at your command

damning Is serious because..

• god has authority only for fate

  • saying god is beyond mercy/forgiveness

sabbath

hebrew - “to cease” references 7th day of created when god rested

mass

latin - “dismissal” principal sacramental celebration of the church, established by Jesus at last supper, which mystery of salvation through participation in sacrificial death and resurrection is renewed and accomplished

eucharist

greek - “thanksgiving” one of sacraments. christ present with transubstantiation

attending mass on sundays

• commmandment

  • creation story - rest and worship

eucharist at mass

• jesus instituded at last supper

  • sacred meal - grace

saturday after 4 pm

acceptable for Sundays

• continues jewish tradition of sabbath starting at sundown day before

  • gives ppl another opportunity to fulfill if cant Sunday

missing mass willingly..

mortal sin - extreme lack of gratitude for gods role in our life

morally legitimate reasons to miss mass

1. sickness/injury that prevents

2. caregiver of sick/injured person

3. no way to get there through no fault of your own

4. weather

   1. work necessary to provide

4 benefits of mass on sunday

1. woshipping in communion

2. perfect way for gratitude/thanksgiving

3. homily for better understanding

   1. eucharist

moral obligation of rest

• faith life/relationship with god

• family life

  • relationship with community

holy days of obligation

1. mary, mother of god

2. ascension

3. assumption

4. all saints

5. immaculate conception

   1. christmas

domestic church

spiritual life and faith begins with family. how it is passed down and lived

social doctrine

teachings about how to treat others in society. based on how we treat our family

1st and 2nd in order of charity

1. god

2. family

social doctrine is based on..

how we treat our family

cornerstone of society

families

job of the family

maintain their domestic church

our spiritual life/faith begins with..

family

if a child is asked to do something immoral by a parent..

not obey if not at serious risk

4 reasons to honor parents

1. commandment

2. Jesus did it

3. cooperation with god, greatest gift - life

   1. gratitude for sacrifices

4 ways to honor parent with major flaw

1. pray for them

2. forgive offenses

3. provide help and encourage them

   1. focus/acknowledge good qualities

other than biological parents that deserve honor

1. extended family

2. teachers

3. employers

4. leaders

5. country

6. government