Chapter 1 Vocab Flashcards
Actual Sin
sin committed after baptism
Atonement
reuniting of man and God
Beatitude
the promise of true happiness made by Jesus to those who follow him faithfully
Concupiscence
the tendency of humans to seek gratification of their senses as a result of original sin
Covenant
a solemn agreement
Conscience
`Our ability to know and judge what is right and wrong
Decalogue
the Ten Commandments given to Moses by God
Free Will
the ability to choose to do good because god has made us like him. Our free will is what makes us truly human.
Original Sin
the sin of Adam and Eve, whereby man was separated from God and denied entrance into heaven
Sin
a deliberate offense against God’s holy law in one’s thoughts, words, actions or lack of action
sin committed after baptism
Actual Sin
reuniting of man and God
Atonement
the promise of true happiness made by Jesus to those who follow him faithfully
Beatitude
the tendency of humans to seek gratification of their senses as a result of original sin
Concupiscence
a solemn agreement
Covenant