the church and moral teaching

what’s the first one

1. the church shapes moral character

• the church helps form how people see right and wrong

• it does this through teachings, bible, liturgy, symbols, stories, and traditions

• the church forms peoples values and way of life

what’s the second

the church guards and maintains moral tradition

• the church preserves and passes on moral teachings over centuries

• these teachings help guide people’s conscience and decisions

• this work is carried out by: the faithful, priests and pastoral workers

what’s 3

The church is a community of moral deliberation

• moral decisions are not made alone- they are developed through discussion and reflection

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