Chapter 4 Religion Test Flashcards
What is conscience?
Our conscience is like an inner voice that helps us to choose good over evil
What happens while we are making decisions?
While we are making decisions our conscience brings about feelings of peace or discomfort depending on the choices we make
How does our conscience guide us?
Our conscience guides us to make decisions based on the teachings and actions of Jesus
What happens the more we examine our conscience?
The more we examine our conscience the easier it is to hear and follow our conscience.
Forming a good conscience
Forming a good conscience is a responsibility that continues throughout our life.
When do we become more like Jesus?
We become more like Jesus when we think, speak, and act as he did.
How does our conscience help us before we make decisions?
Before we make decisions, our conscience helps us consider the results of our choices.
How is a good conscience formed?
A good conscience is formed by listening to God the Holy Spirit
When can we examine our conscience?
We can examine our conscience any time.
How can we make choices that bring us closer to God?
We can make choices that bring us closer to God if we reflect on choices we made in the past.
How can we form our conscience?
We can form our conscience by learning more about God through Scripture and Church teachings.
An examination of conscience…
An examination of conscience is helpful before we make decisions, and after we make decisions.
Name three ways our conscience is formed
A good conscience is formed by listening to God the Holy Spirit: Asking parents, guardians, priests, teachers, and catechists to help; following the example of a life of one of the saints; deepening your love for God: learning more about God through Scripture; learning more about God through Church teachings.
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.
