Unit 5 Ethics and Morality

Actual Grace

Gods interventions and support for us in the everyday moments of our lives.

Cardinal Virtues

Four virtues that are viewed as pivotal or essential for full Christian living.

Culpable

To be guilty of wrong-doing.

Faith

Belief in the existence of God

Fortitude

Strength or courage to maintain moral judgment and behavior in the face of difficulties and challenges.

Fruits of the Holy Spirit

Good qualities formed in us by the Holy Spirit as we grow in holiness.

Grace

The free and undeserved gift of God’s loving and active presence in our lives.

Hope

Trust the promise of God and expect from him both eternal life and the grace we need to attain it.

Justice

Concerned with the rights and duties within relationships.

Knowledge

Comprehend the basic meaning and message of Jesus

Love

Longing for God and a selfless commitment to supporting the dignity and humanity of all people.

Prudence

Inclined towards choosing the moral good and avoiding the evil.

Reverence

Also referred to as Piety, a deep sense of respect for God.

Right judgement

Know the difference between right and wrong and then to choose what is good - counsel.

Sacrament

Effective signs of grace.

Sacramental Graces

The gifts proper to each of the seven sacraments.

Sanctifying Grace

A supernatural gift of God by which our sins are forgiven and we are made holy.

Special Graces

Gifts intended for the common good of the church, also called charisms.

Temperance

Moderates his/her appetites and passions to achieve balance in the use of created goods.

Theological Virtues

Human virtues are habits that guide us in choosing good moral actions.

Understanding

Ability to comprehend how a person must live his /her life as a follower of Jesus.

Vocation

Life long commitment to live a holy life.

Wisdom

Update and downs of our lives take a deeper meaning and purpose. Sees where the Holy Spirit is at work and is able to share that insight with others.

Wonder and Awe

“Fear of the Lord.” Presence of God.

Goal of Christian Morality

To be in unity with God

Primary Characteristic of a Christian disciple

To be perfect in holiness.

Vocation in a general sense

Lifelong commitment to live a holy life.

Moral conscience

God giving us several guides to assist us in moral living.

Well-formed conscience important?

Lead you to make the right moral judgement. Keeping God’s commandments.

What does grace restore?

Loving communion with the Holy Spirit lost through sin.

Prudence - moral

Directs moral problems thoughtfully and objectively.

Justice -moral

Takes account the needs of others as much as your own needs.

Temperance - moral

Self-control and balance in areas of our lives.

Fortitude -moral

The moral virtue that strengthens us to overcome obstacles to living morally.

Baptism

Spiritually reborn as a child of Christ

Confirmation

Strengthens our bond with the church.

Eucharist

Source and summit of moral life.

Potential effects when we fail to forgive.

Prevent ourselves from accepting His forgiving love. Choosing own spiritual suffering

Potential effects when we forgive others.

Does not let it control you.