Articles 5-9 Vocab

Question 1

Eternal Law

Answer 1

the order in creation that reflects God’s will & purpose; it is eternal because it is always true and never changes - all other types of law have their basis in this and are only true if they reflect the truth of it

Question 2

Moral Law

Answer 2

established by God and is a rational expression of eternal law - reflects God’s wisdom leads us to the blessed life he wants for us

Question 3

Natural Law

Answer 3

the moral law that can be understood through the use of reason; God-given ability to understand what to be in right relationship with God, others, the world, and ourselves - its basis is out participation in God’s wisdom and goodness because we are created in the divine likeness

Question 4

Old Law

Answer 4

Divine Law revealed in the Old Testament, summarized in the 10 Commandments; also called the Law of Moses- contrasts with the New Law of the Gospels

Question 5

Decalogue

Answer 5

the 10 Commandments

Question 6

Pentateuch

Answer 6

Greek word meaning “five books”, referring to the 1st five books of the Old Testament

Question 7

Catechism

Answer 7

popular summary, usually in book form, of Catholic doctrine about faith and morals and commonly intended for use within formal programs of catechesis

Question 8

New Law

Answer 8

Divine Law revealed in the New Testament through the life and teaching of Jesus and through the witness and teaching of the Apostles; perfects the Old Law and fulfills it; AKA Law of Love

Question 9

Great Commandments

Answer 9

Jesus’ summary of the entire divine Law as the Love of God and the love of neighbor

Question 10

Precepts of the Chirch

Answer 10

AKA the commandments of the Church; basis obligations for all Catholics that are dedicated by the laws of the Church

Question 11

Canon Law

Answer 11

the name given to the official body of laws which provide good order in the visible body of the Church

Question 12

Magisterium

Answer 12

the Church’s living teaching office, which consists of all bishops, in communion with the Pope

Question 13

Infallibility

Answer 13

inability to make errors; gift of the Holy Spirit to the whole Church by which the leaders of the Church (Pope and bishops in union with him) are protected from fundamental error when formulating a specific teaching on a matter of faith and morals