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all behaviour is a result of
choices people make, not the emotions they feel. it's the behaviour that results from an emotion which can be considered good or bad but not the emotion itself.
how did jesus share his love?
through the sacraments
what are the 10 commandments also called?
revealed laws, old laws and decalogue
definition of covenant
an agreement between god and a person or group. These are meant to be permanent, that is until death.
definition of kingdom of god
the reign of god where people live in harmony with god's will
definition of procreation
co-operating in god's creation of human life from conception until adulthood
how are people created?
in the image of god
are emotions good or bad?
emotions are neither good or bad
is behaviour an emotion?
it's not an emotion its a choice you make
how to deal with emotions
emotions must be directed
when do the emotions function best?
when directed by the will
to deal with strong emotion, christians call on
god's graces, first 3 commandments and charity
what does venal sin weaken?
it weakens a persons relationship with god
definition of sin
any deliberate thought, word or deed which goes against god's law
what does reconciliation consist of?(4)
satisfaction, confession, reconciliation and contrition
definition of satisfaction
involves mending the broken relationship or 'making-up' for the offence
definition of confession
tell the person you have hurt what you said or did and why you said or did that. may be done through a letter of apology or an explanation
definition of reconciliation
involves the wronged person accepting the apology in the full knowledge of offence. their relationship may never be the same but the two people can begin to make 'in-roads' to repairing their relationship
definition of contrition
when a person recalls the words or actions that cause offence. can express sorrow for something they have said or done and feel the need to 'make up' with someone after causing offence
definition of mortal sin
is a sin whose object is grave matter (serious) and which is committed with full knowledge and deliberate consent
to grow in charity the person needs to
receive communion, pray to other, try to behave lovingly towards others
what does the second commandment oder?
to not speak disrespectfully to god
when was the belief that jesus was fully divine?
after he rose from the dead
definition of gospels
the record of christ's life and teaching in the first four books of the New Testament; Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
definition of parable
a story, with a message, told by jesus to teach people about god
definition of marriage
a sacrament of service where a man and a women make vows before god commit to the other and god until death
definition of sacramental sin
priests are bound by absolute secrecy never to tell anyone else what they hear during the sacrament of penance regarding a persons sins. There are never any exceptions which ever allow it to be broken
definition of altruistic love
a selfless love that enables a person
definition of the dignity of the human person
The catholic social teaching that all people should be treated with equal respect and sacredness since they are created in image of god and have a unique vocation
definition of venial sin
a sin committed that doesn't turn a person away from god but weakens their relationship with god
for an action to be sinful...
was the thought, word or action against god's law?
did i know that it was against a law of god?
did i freely choose to go against?
definition of penance
the sacrament that brings about reconciliation and healing
definition of familial love
love between family members. it moves family members to be concerned and care for each other. eg: • stick together and show loyalty to each other • accept in each other what they would find unacceptable in others • support each other during difficult times
definition of romantic love
the love flowing from psychological and physical attraction. People often refer to this as being ‘in love’. People who are romantically in love may: • feel the need to be with those to whom they are attracted • invest a great amount of time, effort and thought in that relationship • be led to physically express the depth of God’s love for one another in marriage
definition of altruistic love
enables people to show genuine concern and care for others whether they know them or not. eg: • help others, expecting nothing in return • try to help after an accident or tragedy • donate money to needy causes • join in community service programs
definition of charity
the power to love as Jesus does, a selfless love that grows as people keep his commandments. through Baptism, jesus’ followers receive the power of jesus to love as he does.
how is charity strengthened?
it is strengthened through Confirmation
what is charity's power?
to love as jesus does
how does jesus's followers receive the power of jesus to love as he does (charity)
through baptism
definition of love
the most fundamental emotion
definition of chastity
the ability to harmonise sexual thoughts, feelings and desires so as to see others as god sees them
to grow in charity, christians need to...
• love • nourish charity by receiving jesus in holy communion • practice loving god for god’s own sake • practice praying for others • pray to god for help to love others • make a genuine effort to behave lovingly towards others
what are the 2 ways that charity empowers chirstians?
• to love god for god’s own sake • to love every human person for god’s sake
charity makes it possible to...
love god with no ulterior motive. they can grow to love not only those they dislike, but even enemies
when have christians not sufficiently developed the gift of charity?
when they fail to love, forgive or to show compassion
explain the catholic understanding of the term ‘charity’
it helps people relate to god as originally intended in creation. it's the share in god's power to love, a gift received through baptism
identify ways that a catholic teenager can demonstrate charity
respecting gods name, praying respecting human life, help other
identify ways that a presentation person can demonstrate charity
praying, helping others without wanting anything in return
what are the 3 steps of emotional development?
recognising the emotion
accepting the emotion
making the choice to direct the emotion
explanation of recognising the emotion
people need to stop and allow themselves to feel its effects, particularly in their bodies. the emotion then needs to be names, for example, fear, joy, sadness or anger. Unrecognised emotions will not simply go away. they can build up and cause inner tension, stress and general unhappiness, or they can even burst out in uncontrollable ways. it is healthy and a necessary response
how is charity developed
through receiving jesus in holy communion, prayer and living jesus's two great commandments
explanation of accepting the emotion
understand what has caused the emotion and whether the emotion was appropriate to the situation
explanation of making the choice to direct the emotion
is the response appropriate to the situation? will the response restore or strengthen relationships? will the response bring inner peace?
love is...
patient, kind, happy with truth
love is not...
selfish, happy with evil, keeping a list of wrongs
ways that jesus showed love:
told parables, taught us prayers (our father), loyal friend to disciples, compassionate, performed miracles, healed the sick and rose people from the dead, inspired others to love their neighbour, inspired others to love god, sacrificed himself
what are the qualities of love?
the most basic emotion needed for a human to flourish.
what are all of the personal gifts?
the intellect, the emotion, the spirit, the will and related skills
what are two personal gifts that people need to develop as whole?
the will and the intellect
definition of the will
develop self control, they grow in their ability to make responsible choices.
definition of the intellect
help people develop healthy sexuality. understanding sexuality feelings
why do people need the will
to develop as a whole they will need to learn how to make choices in their life as every decision they make will cause a new one
why do people need the intellect
to develop as a whole people have to realise who they really are to start making decisions in life and to not be confused in ones self
what is the greatest example of gods love?
the coming of jesus christ his son into the world
how are all people created
in gods image
how did jesus share his power to love
through sacraments of baptism and confirmation
what does it mean by sexuality refers to the total person and is linked to the understanding of the human person
. how one perceives oneself and related to others (m) or (f) . how males relate with females and other males and same with females . influence them forever
