FINAL EXAM SEM. 1 Flashcards
what is god’s plan for humanity?
God created humans to be immortal and live forever and to live in perfect happiness
which human qualities reflect that humans are created in god’s image and likeness?
we have been given reason, intellect, and free will
what does our intellect make it possible for us to do?
recognize god’s will, choose good freely, avoid evil, and know the difference
what does the dignity of the human person refer to
the intrinsic and permanent respect and worth that we have because we are created in god’s image that cannot be lost or taken
In the second creation story (God as potter, Garden of Eden) what is implied about God’s relationship with humans in the way he creates and brings them to life?
God has an intimate and personal relationship with humans
what does god declare about creation
it is good
how does god make sure that we seek him?
a restless heart, questioning mind, and religious nature
for what purpose does god create us?
we are created to be happy and live forever, to love and be loved
what are the effects of the beatitudes
leads us to make moral choices, live in relationship with others, and make it possible for us to find god’s gift of joy
what is the key to true happiness
accepting that we are created to recognize and respond to god’s love
what does the law of love involve
love without boundaries
What does the dignity of the human person imply for our worth, how we are called to act, see others, and treat others?
Act as images of God, see others as images of God, and treat them with worth and dignity as images of God
what does freedom of conscience imply?
we should always follow our conscience
what is the fundamental nature of humans
we are good
what is our eternal destiny
to respond to gods grace and live in his loving presence for eternity
what is the role of our conscience
guiding the direction of our life, serving as the starting point for our decisions, helping us to make moral decisions
how does our conscience form?
through our whole lives from internal and external forces
original innocence meant that adam and eve were free from what
moral guilt
which are the conditions for mortal sin
grave matter, full knowledge, and complete consent
how did adam and eves sin change their relationship with god
their image of god was distorted and they became afraid of him
what is the context or purpose of the ten commandments
the duties that god has given us as ways god has called us to respond to his love
what do the 10 commandments explicitly state?
the response of love that humans are called to give to god
what are the two great commandments of jesus
you shall love the lord your god with all your heart, with all your soul and your mind – love your neighbor as yourself
where are jesus’ teachings on morality revealed
the sermon on the mount
which are jesus’ other moral teachings
nonviolence, love of enemies, trust in god, love and mercy not judgement, avoiding hypocrisy
how do the first second and third commandment establish our relationships with god
they teach us to place our trust in god not other things, set aside time for prayer, speak god’s name with reverence as part of our relationship
which duties does the 4th commandment refer to
Children’s duties to their parents and Parents’ duties to their children
Citizens’ duties to the state and Civil authorities’ duties to society
What we owe to all those who guide and supervise us
what issues does the 5th commandment include
abortion, taking away healthcare, weapons of mass destruction, racism
why is humans sexuality important to our nature
it is at the core and center of who we are
what do the offenses against the 6th and 9th commandment do
they take our sexuality out of the context for which god created it
why is the 7th commandment related to care for the poor and poverty
it includes issues that perpetuate poverty like unjust wages and destruction of property
what is the purpose of economic activity / life
economic life and activity is meant to serve the needs of people
what does the 10th commandment include
envy and greed
what is the social doctrine of the church
interpreting the events of human history in light of church teaching
what does the social doctrine of the church tell us about the church’s role in human history
the church has the obligation to become involved in economic and social matters
effects of original sin
immediate loss of the grace of original holiness, harmony with creation is broken, death makes its entrance, harmony of original justice destroyed
anger
passion leading to harming to wanting to harm
envy
inordinate desire that leads to wishing harm or rejoicing in anothers misfortune
gluttony
eating and drinking more than what is necessary
greed
inordinate attachment to goods often leading to injustice
lust
inordinate desire for earthly pleasures
pride
excessive self esteem and desire to be noticed and honored by others
sloth
lack of effort of meeting duties
eternal law
the idea that there are certain moral principles that are universal and unchanging, and that they exist independently of human laws or beliefs.
canon law
the rules providing the norms for order in the visible church
natural law
Sense of the moral order based on human reason and
experience; rational understanding of the moral order
expressing the dignity of the human person
magisterium
the teaching office or authority of the chruch made up of the bishops in unison with the pope
conscience
inner sense of right and wrong that enables us to discern moral choices
sin
any free and deliberate act, word, thought or desire that turns away from gods law of love
original sin
the fallen state or condition of humanity resulting in a tendency to give into temptation because of the sin of the first humans
original innocence
the freedom from sin or moral guilt of the first humans before sin
mortal sin
cuts us off from god and others and kills our relationships
venial sin
lesser offenses that weaken our relationships
hattah
missing the mark – sinning because we sometimes just do
pescha
sin resulting from rebellion, defiance, obstinacy
awon
distortion of our goodness, wickedness, guilt and iniquity
sins of ommision
inaction, failure to do something we have a duty to do
sins of commision
action sin resulting from an action performed
grace
the help god gives us to respond to his call to love
virtue
a firm and habitual disposition to do good
