Chapter 4 Religion

Question 1

Our conscience is like an inner voice

Answer 1

that helps us to choose good over evil.

Question 2

Our conscience guides us to make decision based on the

Answer 2

Teachings and actions of Jesus.

Question 3

The more we examine our conscience the easier it is

Answer 3

To hear and follow our conscience.

Question 4

While we are making decisions our conscience brings about

Answer 4

Feelings of peace or discomfort depending on the choices we make.

Question 5

Forming a good conscience is

Answer 5

A responsibility that continues throughout our life.

Question 6

We become more like Jesus

Answer 6

when we think, speak, and act as he did.

Question 7

Before we make decisions, our conscience

Answer 7

helps us consider the results of our choices.

Question 8

A good conscience is formed by

Answer 8

listening to God the Holy Spirit.

Question 9

We can examine our conscience

Answer 9

any time.

Question 10

We can make choices that brings us closer to God

Answer 10

If we reflect on choices we made in the past.

Question 11

We can form our conscience by learning more about God

Answer 11

through Scripture and Church teachings.

Question 12

An examination of conscience is helpful before we make decisions,

Answer 12

While we make decisions, and after we make decision.

Question 13

Name three ways our conscience is formed

Answer 13

A good conscience is formed by listening to God the Holy: parents, guardians , priests, teachers, and catechists to help; following an example of life of one of the saints, deeping your love for God: learning more about God through Scripture; learning more about God through Church teachings.

Question 14

Write about a time when you examined your own conscience before making a decision. How did it affect the decision you made? Be careful not to intrude on the personal matter of an examination of conscience