Life in Jesus Christ Final Exam (matching)

Morality

What one ought to be and ought to do based on human reason, experience, and Divine Revelation

Original Sin

Conditions in which humans are born; consequence of our first parents Adam and Eve

Common Good

Total of social conditions that allow people to reach their fulfillment more fully and more easily

Free Will

Capacity to choose from among alternatives

Subsidiarity

Higher unit of society should not do what lower unit can do as well, or better

Paschal Mystery

Mystery of God’s love, passion, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ

Discernment

Decision making process; attend to implications and consequences of an action or choice

Moral Object

Moral content of an action; suggest whether action is directed toward true good - the what question

Means

A method, course of action, or instrument by which something can be accomplished

Circumstances

Conditions or facts attending an event and having some bearing on it; can increase or decrease moral goodness or evil of an action - the who, when, where, how question

Magisterium

Teaching authority of the Church; Pope and bishops

Grace

Free and undeserved help from God

Internal Freedom

Freedom from interior factors that limit choice

Moral Relativism

Any doctrine or belief that denies the existence of absolute, universal moral truths

Evangilical Counsels

Vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience; help to live the Gospel more fully

Canon Laws

Official body of rules that provides for good order in the Catholic Church

Precepts of the Church

Five positive laws that bind Catholics to the Church and help them grow in holiness and charity

Beatitudes

Supreme happiness; blessings preached by Jesus to purify your heart so that you can love God above all things

Metanoia

Greek term for repentance; turning away from sin with the intention of living a Christian life

Character

Who you are and who you are becoming; how you respond to God’s invitation to love God, self and neighbor

Contemplative Orders

Religious communities that put primary emphasis on prayer

Apostolic Orders

Stress apostolic, works like caring for the poor and sick, teaching, or preaching

Third Orders