Grade 12 Religion Test Unit 3 Terms

Common Good

General well being of everyone in society, church seeks the common good

Law

Legislated, aimed at protecting the rights of individuals, law maker,

Maxim

General truth or rule of conduct

Natural Law

Engraved in the human heart, knowing what is good/ avoiding evil

Norms

Guideline for action, come in the form of laws rules commandments

Obligation

What a person is bound by, Duty/Responsibility

Rules

Not strictly legislated, Guide for human conduct

Proverb

Brief sayings which contain wisdom, found within sacred scripture (bible)

Happiness

God has placed this desire within out heart/humans seek happiness/acting and living well

Institutions

Social constructs that provide stability/structure, I.E. Healthcare/Education

Temperance

Restraint of human passions, self control/moderation

passion

Feelings/ desires/emotions, Can be good or bad

Canon Law

Teachings, Customs and sacraments, interpretation of Divine Law (Gods law)

Bioethics

Using ethical practices in research, Addresses moral issues related to,

Civil Law

Government Laws, Municipal, provincial, federal gov’t society is not in chaos, A habit that perfects the powers of the soul that disposes a person to do good

Virtues

A habit that perfects the powers of the soul that disposes a person to do good

Vices

Sinful behaviors, Lead us away from others and God