Ethics and Morality - Unit 5

Beatitudes

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

Conversion

to change

Covenant

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

Death

consequence of sin

Faith

confidence or trust

Free will

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.

Intellect

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

process by which God frees us from sin and sanctifies us

Laws

obligatory rules set by the government or community.

Merit

God’s reward to those who love him and follow Christ’s Law of Love. we don’t earn it on our own

Original holiness

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

Original justice

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

Original sin

“beginning”; sin of the first humans, fallen state of human nature

Sanctification

to make holy; process of becoming closer to God

What are you responsible for?

Your use of free will

What is moral law?

Personal conscience, not religious specific, rational

What is eternal law?

Root of all law, never changes

How do you develop your conscience?

Observing others, reading, conversation, growing intellectually

What is an example of a social sin?

Racism, marijuana, pre marital sex, vaping

What are the three aspects to consider in regards to sin?

Object, intention, circumstance

What are three aspects that must be present for a sin to mortal?

Serious sin, full knowledge, full consent

What makes up the canon law?

Laws of the Church made by the Magisterium

Are people more likely to commit venial or mortal sins?

venial

Who are we expected to be in loving community with?

everyone

What’s the most prevalent sin in our society?

idolatry

What are the 7 deadly sins?

Pride, envy, anger, sloth, avarice, gluttony and lust

What is the difference between a sin of omission and a sin of commission?

Omission is a failure to perform an obligatory act and commission is the performance of the forbidden act

Who committed the first human sin?

Adam and Eve

What lessens our blame when we sin?

Intention, circumstances, fear, social pressures

What is central to the Christian faith?

Trinity/relationships

What does katharsis mean?

Purification, removal of sin and focus on God

What is theoria?

illumination, experience what it means to be fully human

What’s also known as divine law?

Eternal law which means it never changes

What’s the root of all law?

Eternal law

What should civil laws reflect?

Natural law

What perfects the Old Law?

New Law

What does the Magisterium do?

Teaching office of the Church; implement and explain the canon of laws

What is an example of internal freedom?

Bipolar

What is an example of external freedom?

All girls school

What does anomia mean?

lawlessness