Flashcards for Lesson: Image and Likeness of God, Conscience, Natural Law, Freedom, and Dignity

A set of practice flashcards covering key concepts from Lessons on image and likeness of God, conscience formation, natural law, freedom, sin, and dignity. Each card asks a question and provides a precise answer.

What is the origin of the term 'stereotype' as given in the notes?

It comes from the Greek words STEREOS meaning 'firm, solid' and TYPOS meaning 'impression'—referring to a solid impression on an idea or theory.

What does gender equality mean according to the notes?

Equal rights and opportunities; man and woman have the same dignity and are of equal value.

What is Imago Dei in Genesis 1:27 as described in the notes?

God created mankind in His image; in the image of God He created them, male and female He created them.

What are the three parts of Imago Dei listed in the notes?

Intellect (to know good and evil), Will (to direct toward true good), Conversion (forgiveness of sins and new life).

Which commandment is linked to acknowledging one's own sexual identity in the notes?

The 6th Commandment.

What does 'Sexual Purity' mean in the notes?

Being clean in thoughts, words, and actions.

What is the Fall of Man as described in the notes?

Tempted by the devil to eat the forbidden fruit, disobeyed God, cast out of the Garden; the first sin—disobedience resulting in pride; original sin.

What is a contrite heart?

Remorseful and sorry for sin, recognizing brokenness, and seeking God’s forgiveness.

What is the Sacrament of Penance?

Confession.

What is the Lord’s Prayer used for according to the notes, and how many petitions are attributed to Luke and Matthew respectively?

A fundamental Christian prayer taught by Jesus; petitions for God’s glory, will, and needs; Luke is noted with 5 petitions, Matthew with 7.

How is conscience described in the notes?

Not automatic; it is shaped by factors that enter into growth toward Christian maturity.

Name some factors that shape conscience.

Family, Education; culture, friends, environment; heart and mind as formative factors.

What are the 3 dimensions of a moral act?

1) The Act Chosen, 2) The Intention, 3) The Circumstances.

What does 'The Act Chosen' dimension refer to in morality?

What was done (e.g., not attending mass, not confessing).

What does 'The Intention' dimension refer to in morality?

Why it was done (e.g., busyness, fear of losing closeness, or lack of opportunity).

What does 'The Circumstances' dimension refer to in morality?

The situation or how it was done (e.g., pressure to avoid failure).

List the four kinds of law described in the Natural Moral Law formation.

Eternal Law, Divine Law, Natural Law, Human Law.

Who is Saint Thomas Aquinas in the notes?

A medieval thinker of Scholasticism and the father of the Thomistic school; linked faith with reason.

What is the Primary Precept of Natural Law?

God-given purposes in life, including eternal life with God.

What is the Secondary Precept of Natural Law?

Help people to know what they should or shouldn’t do; guided by reason and conscience.

What does the root term PRAECTUS (PRAECEPTUM) signify?

Latin roots PRAE CAPERE or PRAECIPERE meaning 'to warn' or 'to instruct'.

What are the three levels of conscience listed in the notes?

Fear conscience, Moral/ethical conscience, Christian-religious conscience.

What do ID, EGO, and SUPEREGO represent according to Freudian theory in the notes?

ID: instincts/negative; EGO: reality; SUPEREGO: morality/angelic.

How is true freedom defined in the notes?

Freedom rooted in reason and will; doing good and being good leads to greater freedom; the truth will set you free (John 8:31-32).

What is meant by the ‘slavery of sin’ in relation to freedom?

The abuse of freedom through disobedience to God, leading to grave sins and loss of true freedom.

What is the gravity of sin as described in the notes?

Venial sins are lighter, Mortal sins are grave; seven deadly sins are typically associated with mortal sin.

What do Genesis 1:27 and 2:24 teach about human life and marriage?

Genesis 1:27: humans are made in the image of God; Genesis 2:24: a man shall leave his parents and be joined to his wife, becoming one flesh.

What is implied by the statement that all humans have equal dignity?

We are all created in God’s image and share the same inherent worth and moral conscience.

What phrase describes the sacred and inviolable nature of life?

Life is a gift from God, sacred, and inviolable (Imago Dei).