exam revison

Question 1

define vocation

Answer 1

a life calling from god

Question 2

Describe three types of different Christian vocation

Answer 2

marriage, priesthood, consecrated religion

Question 3

3 types of consecrated lifestyles

Answer 3

monk, brother, nun

Question 4

explain the meaning of Jesus as prophe,t priest, king

Answer 4

the Christian vocation is to put others first, To speak out on behalf of the poor and powerless and to exercise stewardship over all creation just as Jesus did when he was priest, prophet and king

Question 5

define sin and explain conditions for sin to occur

Answer 5

sin is any deliberate word, thought or action against god

Question 6

explain what it is meant by a moral decision

Answer 6

decision made utilising moral principles with sufficient relevant knowledge and personal freedom

Question 7

what are three elements of a moral decision

Answer 7

action
intention
circumstance

Question 8

explain the two things necessary for responsible decision making

Answer 8

• have I sufficient relevant knowledge

- have I sufficient personal freedom

Question 9

explain with examples what might weaken a persons ability to make responsible decisions

Answer 9

• discover if any pressures
• approximately control any emotions, habits or temptation
• prevent themselves from becoming dominated by external
• pressures do everything possible to avoid them

Question 10

list and explain the four elements of Jesus new law of freedom

Answer 10

1. sharing with all who believes in Jesus, the Holy Spirit, who can change the human heart
2. the power of divine love infused by the Holy Spirit and received through baptism and nourished by the Eucharist. this love is called charity
3. the sermon on the mount
4. the two great commandments of Jesus

Question 11

define social justice

Answer 11

justice in terms of the distribution of wealth opportunities and privileges within a society

Question 12

list and explain 4 principles of conscience

Answer 12

1. you’re obliged to form your own conscience
2. follow sincere conscience judgements
3. Conscience does not decide right or wrong
4. a good end does not justify immoral means

Question 13

difference between old law of god given through Moses and Jesus new law of freedom

Answer 13

Old law - revealed in Old testament relates to covenant between Moses, god and the Israelites (ten commandments)
New law - revealed in new testament by Jesus and his two great commandments

Question 14

difference between natural law and divine law

Answer 14

natural law is law that we are born with things we know Is right or wrong where was divine law is god telling us what is right and wrong - the Ten Commandments

Question 15

define Catholic Church definition of conscience

Answer 15

Conscience is a persons “most secret” core. the source of all human goodness

Question 16

how does conscience influence people and what does it call people toward

Answer 16

conscience ultimately calls people to goodness by inspiring them through thoughts, words and actions

Question 17

Define Social Justice

Answer 17

The recognition of equal dignity and rights of every human being and the promoting of just distribution of the earths resources

Question 18

what are the three principles of justice

Answer 18

• the dignity of every person is to be respected
• every human being to be treated equally no matter the differences
• That people should support each other in solidarity

Question 19

explain the term ‘common good’

Answer 19

the common good requires even the overwhelming majority in society to provide for the basic needs of a small group in society

Question 20

explain the term ‘Universal destination of goods’

Answer 20

where someone is starving or lacking any basic essential for life, they are entitled to take whatever basic resource they need from there surplus of another person who has more than they need