2ND SEM Flashcards
History
There was no subject in_____, there was no formal schooling of _____ for the Christians.
Theology
The Celtic monks, the abbots throughout Britain and continental Europe, developed a book called “______”.
Penitentials
6TH-12TH CENTURY
6th-12th century
● This was the only written text, at that time, which specifically dealt with morality.
“Penitentials”
The “Penitentials” came out when the_______ started to be administered once in a lifetime
sacrament of Penance
The need for this material was to help the priest in the determination of appropriate penances for various confessed sins.
Because at that time, the confessors, the priest should know what kind of sin that the penitent has committed.
Penitentials
During 13th-17th century, A series of textbooks called “__________” appeared.
The Summaries of Confessional Manuals
The Summaries of Confessional Manuals
This theological literature was the result of__________ edict that exhorted the need to train confessors.
Pope Innocent Ill’s
● - the priest
● - nag kumpisal
Confessors
Penitent
At this time, as told by the Pope, almost all______ (the Order of Preachers) were required to attend daily the lectures on confessional practice.
Hence, the original charism of the Dominicans, which is preaching the Gospel, as part of their theological formation, became an instruction on hearing confessions
Dominicans
13TH-16TH CENTURY
IN THE 16TH CENTURY
Textbooks on “________ and ________” came out. At this time, a theology that has Christian morality as its subject matter was developed within the Catholic tradition.
Summaries of Cases
Moral Manuals
The subject theology has been taught as a subject in this time period.
IN THE 16TH CENTURY
16th cent
This course of study in the seminary was outlined to prepare the priest in the administration of the sacrament of penance, as decreed by the Council of Trent (1545-1563) requiring each Catholic to receive the sacrament of penance at least_____ a year.
once
16th cent
The Council specified the nature of the seven sacraments of the Church in which the sacrament of penance, with its necessary elements: (4) was given special emphasis.
contrition
confession
absolution
satisfaction
This time, throughout the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, the_______ (the Jesuits) was the center of this particular educational enterprise.
Society of Jesus
16th cent
During this period, each priest must know the different kinds of sins, whether venial or mortal. He must know how to apply the general moral norms to specific moral actions. The confessor was also expected by the penitent to immediately and accurately provide guidance.
16th cent
SECOND VATICAN COUNCIL (1962-1965)
● The Council urged for the renewal of moral theology which highlighted scriptural foundations (4)
the view on Christian vocation
the primacy of charity
the mystery of Christ
the history of salvation.
While the “Penitentials”, the “Confessional Manuals”, and the “Moral Manuals” in the preVatican Council II were all about sin, intended for confessors administering the sacrament of penance, the_________ offered a new paradigm of Christian morality that is beyond adherence to the law and juridical norms.
Second Vatican Council
Here, the person, as “a member of the Church, is called to______ and to follow Jesus Christ leading Im to the perfection of love.
On the other hand, the very noteworthy feature is the council’s moral teaching is the ________ that is based on the dignity of the human person and the common good.
holiness
Catholic Social Doctrine
__________, the 1971_______, and the:_________ emphasized the wider social dimension of Christian moral life.
SECOND VATICAN COUNCIL (1962-1965)
The Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World
Synod of Bishops’ Justice in the World
encyclicals and apostolic exhortations of the popes
Education must pay regard to the formation of the whole person, so that all may attain their eternal destiny and at the same time promote the common good of society.
Children and young persons are therefore to be cared for in such a way that their physical, moral and intellectual talents may develop in a harmonious manner, so that they may attain a greater sense of responsibility and a right use of freedom, and be formed to take an active part in social life.”
1983 CODE OF CANON LAW
MORAL THEOLOGY IN THE LOCAL MAGESTERIUM (3)
● Second Plenary Council of the Philippines (January 20 to February 17, 1991)
● Catechism for Filipino Catholics
● Pastoral Letters
_______today is no longer limited to priests and seminarians. Many lay moral theologians with university (civil) degrees rather than Pontifical or Church-licensed degrees are now teaching in colleges and universities.
Moral Theology
MORAL THEOLOGY IN THE LOCAL MAGESTERIUM
They also help the local Church in giving formations to lay leaders and parishioners through seminars, forums, recollections, retreats, and the like.
MORAL THEOLOGY IN THE LOCAL MAGESTERIUM
__________for the undergraduate Students, on the other hand, aims not anymore for the administration of the sacrament of penance but designed to educate and form them to become good Catholic or Christian professionals in the future.
Moral Theology
MORAL THEOLOGY IN THE LOCAL MAGESTERIUM
TWO PARTS OF MORAL THEOLOGY
General theology
Special/ specific theology
which deals with the wide-ranging premises and merits of the moral act with which every action is determined according to its foundation.
General Moral Theology
This includes, first and foremost, the meaning and nature of Christian morality, natural law, conscience, discernment, sin, virtues, Beatitude, and the Ten Commandments.
General Moral Theology
which deals with the human conduct in the different domains and circumstances of human life as a moral problem that needs Christian moral guidelines and spiritual discernment.
Special or Specific Moral Theology
Issues like euthanasia, abortion, suicide, homosexuality, divorce, organ transplant, fornication or pre-marital sex, adultery, pornography, prostitution, gambling, graft and corruption, contraception, homicide, alcoholism, cremation, masturbation, artificial insemination, incest, polygamy, and birth control, etc., are just some of the questions nowadays that Christian morality is dealing with.
Special or Specific Moral Theology
