Chapter 12 Flashcards
Natural law
The moral law that is “written” in the human heart
Social Justice
The fair and equal treatment of every member of society
Ouijia board
A board with the alphabet and other signs on it through which messages from the spirit world are supposedly communicated
Statues
Laws or regulations
Blasphemy
Mocking or hateful speech concerning God. Can also insulting or making fun of sacred ppl or things
Blessing
A prayer that calls for God’s power and care upon some person, place, or activity
Holy days of obligation
The principal feast days other than Sundays, of the church
Ordinary
The part of the liturgical year outside of the seasons and feasts the prep for them
Perjury
Lying while under oath or making a promise under oath without planning to keep it. It is both a sin and a crime
Advent
Season of prep for Christmas
Cursing
Calling on God to bring evil or harm to someone or smth
Liturgical year
The celebrations of the church year that revolve around Christmas and Easter
Oath
Solemn statement that one is speaking the truth, calling upon God to witness that what one says is true
Profanity
Careless use of God’s name
Swearing
Taking an oath; used informally for cursing
Golden rule
Rule that requires us to treat others as we would like to be treated
Great commandment
The fulfillment of the 10 commandments: “you shall love God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. You shall love your neighbor as yourself. (Mark 12:30:31)
New commandment
The commandments that Jesus gave to his disciples prior to his death: “Love on another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another.” (John 13:34)
Encyclical
Letter written by the Pope containing the church’s teaching and guidance
Pastoral letter
Letter written by a group of bishops