Part 2 Morality

Objective/Absolute Truth

some things are good or evil in every situation and for all people Truth, in general, is a statement about reality. Like the facts you just sorted.

Moral Relativism

the belief that nothing is objectively good or evil Does not acknowledge that there is such a thing as morality “Whatever works for you” mentality

Magisterium

the living teaching office of the Church , Made up of bishops in union with the Pope, Role: to interpret, protect, and pass on revelation Catholics are called to accept teaching from the Magisterium

Apostolic Succession

the unbroken line of Church leadership from the apostles to our bishops today, the Magisterium’s authority is apostolic authority

Development of Doctrine

the same truth, understood more fully over time.

Infallibility

The ability given by the Holy Spirit to the Magisterium to teach without error in matters of faith and morals

Sin

an abuse against the freedom that God gives to created person so that they are capable of loving Him and loving one another

Personal Sin

“I know what you want God, but I want what I want,” an act against God that you individually commit

Social Sin/Structures of Sin

when person sin becomes ingrained into the way a society or culture functions : Personal sins can add up to create social sin, We can participate through our own choices, We can also, through our own choices, seek changes and act differently!

Original Sin

the fallen state of human nature which affects every person born into the world, and from which Christ(“new Adam”), came to redeem us

Natural Law

our participation in the divine law, “Written into your soul”, Independent of divine revelation

Civil Law

specific application of the natural law for members of a given society

Good Law

Appeals to human reason, allows us to take care of each other out of love, can be known, competent authority

Doubt

a lack of trust in God

Pride

trying to place oneself above God