Exam Questions Flashcards
Discuss the different types of law, including the history of each as well as how each type is related to the others. Then discuss what our responsibilities are.
- natural: society governed by ethical principles & understood by reason
-eternal: God’s wisdom manifested in all acts - moral: ethical code through Church
- Old: 10 Commandments
- New: Gospels, presented by Jesus
- Canon:
each persists through each other, we are responsible to live out each one
The Beatitudes -Discuss what they are and how they are guides for our lives. Be able to explain in detail at least 4 of these.
The Beatitudes guide us to Heaven, assuring us that our suffering will be rewarded.
1. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven
2. Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted
3. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
4. Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
Discuss the different types of sin and how they affect our relationship with God and with others. How can we repair these relationships?
- original: first sin of human beings, present in all of us
- mortal: very serious, breaks relationship with God
- venial: less serious, dismissed personal character & weakens relationship with God
- commission: the direct result of a freely chosen thought, word, or deed
- omission: result of failure to do something required by God’s moral law
- social: unjust situations that impact society
- capital: 7 sins that lead to and reinforce other sine and vice
We should make reparations, repent & go to Reconciliation, avoid committing those sins again.
State the first 3 commandments. Explain what they mean. How are they related? Describe at least 3 ways of nurturing our relationship with God.
“I am the Lord your God: you shall not have strange Gods before me.” - no idolatry
“You shall not take the name of the Lord you God in vain.” - do not swear in God’s name
“Remember to keep hold the Lord’s Day.” - use Sundays for rest and worship
We can volunteer, attend Mass, and respect His creations.
What are commandments 4 and 8? Explain what they mean. How are these 2 related? What responsibilities do children have towards their parents? What responsibilities do parents have towards their children? Describe the benefits of living an honest life.
4: “Honor you father and your mother.” - respect those in authority
8: “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.” - we should not betray or slander our neighbors
Children must respect and obey their parents. Parents must take responsibility for & teach their kids. Living an honest life means achieving true happiness.
What are commandments 7 and 10? Explain what they mean. How are they related? What do these commandments tell us about the role of material possessions in our lives? Describe 2 virtues that strengthen us against the temptation to be greedy and envious.
7: “You shall not steal.” - do not take what isn’t yours
10: “You shall not covet your neighbor’s goods” - we should avoid greed & envy
They teach us to be grateful for what we already have. They tell us not to glorify material/temporal things. Virtues of temperance & kindness.
What is the 5th commandment? Explain. What does it mean for us to be created in the image and likeness of God? What implication does this have regarding respect for human life? Discuss how we are to protect human life from conception to natural death.
5: “You shall not kill.” We should respect life.
We are made to reflect God. All life is sacred. We should protect those who are unable to protect themselves.
What are commandments 6 and 9? Explain. How are they related? Discuss the meaning of and influence of sexual integrity and sexual disintegration on the development of moral character.
6: “You shall not commit adultery.” - we are called to be loyal to our spouse and significant other.
9: “You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife.” Do not cheat on spouses or go down the path of distrust.
They ask us to love in committed relationships. We are called to give ourselves to only one person.
