Final Exame Review

Question 1

Sin

Answer 1

turning away from god an inborn goodness

Question 2

Personal sin

Answer 2

-Involves an act against God and towards another individual.
-It is a direct and it weakens the relationship between one’s self, others, and God.

Question 3

Venial sin

Answer 3

-A less serious offence against the will of God that effects one’s personal character but does not rupture one’s relationship with God

Question 4

Mortal sin

Answer 4

-Deliberately choosing to do something that is bad to God’s Law.

Question 5

Social sin

Answer 5

-Th impact that every personal sin has on other people
-the collective effect of many people’s sins over time, which corrupts society and its centre by creating “structures of sin.”

Question 6

Social justice

Answer 6

ensuring that essential human needs are met, and rights are protected (to fight against social sin).

Question 7

Commutative justice

Answer 7

fairness that should exist when exchanging goods and service among individuals and institutions.

Question 8

Legal justice

Answer 8

concern the responsibilities that individuals owe society.

Question 9

Distributive justice

Answer 9

concern the responsibilities that society has to its members.

Question 10

Restorative Justice

Answer 10

an approach to justice that encourages communication between victims, offenders and the community to address the harm.

Question 11

Retributive Justice

Answer 11

Justice through punishment.
Ex) throwing someone in jail for their harms.

Question 12

What is the difference between equality, equity, and justice?

Answer 12

Equality- The assumption that everyone benefits from the same support. This is equal treatment.

Equity- Everyone gets the support they need.

Justice- The causes of the inequality was addressed.

Question 13

Awareness

Answer 13

Who are the poor and vulnerable people in our community, our nation, and in other parts of the world?

Question 14

Analysis

Answer 14

What is needed in order for the marginalized and vulnerable to experience love and justice?

Question 15

Action

Answer 15

How are we called to act so that the marginalized and vulnerable may live in their dignity?

Question 16

Prudence

Answer 16

Being cautious when making choices, stopping and thinking before acting.

Question 17

Temperance

Answer 17

The voluntary self restraint and moderation.

Question 18

Fortitude

Answer 18

Allows us to overcome fear and remain steady in the challenges we face later in life.

Question 19

Justice

Answer 19

Trying to make things well and fair.

Question 20

The object

Answer 20

Why did the event take place?
Ex) Jon couldn’t get a heart transplant for is son because he didn’t have proper insurance.

Question 21

The intention

Answer 21

The meaning behind why a person committed a certain act.
Ex) Jon started a shooting to get his son on the transplant list and he couldn’t do it any other way.

Question 22

The circumstances

Answer 22

The outcome of the event/act committed.
Ex) Jon got sentenced to jail because he still did commit a crime even if he didn’t want to hurt anyone.

Question 23

Explain social structure relationships in society

Answer 23

Example - Tennis shoes
-Farmers grow the cotton used in the shoes and then fabric manufacturers buy the cotton from them.
-Farmers raise rubber trees and then rubber manufactures buy them.
-Company making the shoes and the governments that create and enforce laws and regulating working conditions, sale practices, and environmental protection.

Question 24

How do social structures such as the economy and media help support justice or put barriers in place if they are unjust?

Answer 24

-They have the responsibility to make sure their goods and services contribute to the good of society and not to its harm.
-Responsibility to not produce or distribute goods or services that are sinful.

Question 25

What is discernment and why is it important?

Answer 25

The practice of listening for God’s call in our lives and distinguishing between good and bad choices.

Question 26

List the principles and social justice from a Catholic perspective

Answer 26

-Life and dignity of the human person.
-Call to family, community, and participation.
-Rights and responsibilities.
-Option for the poor and vulnerable.
-The dignity of work and the rights of workers.
-Solidarity
-Care for God’s creation

Question 27

List the 5 steps of effective social action from a Catholic perspective

Answer 27

-Be present to the poor.
-Develop understanding of the causes of suffering.
-Judge the situation in light of Gospel values and Church teachings.
-Think and act creatively, guided by the vision of the kingdom of God.
-Act together (in solidarity) to transform unjust situations.

Question 28

Forgive from a Catholic perspective

Answer 28

-Saying you’re sorry and meaning it.
-Trying not to do it again - positive changes

Question 29

What is NOT forgiveness?

Answer 29

-Lying (pretending you are sorry when you are not).
-Forgiveness does not excuse an act (saying what happened is “okay”).
-Forgiveness desires positive change, not revenge.
-Forgiveness does not have limitations.

Question 30

Contrition

Answer 30

Genuine sorrow for your wrong doing.

Question 31

What is the significance of Jesus’ teachings in the old and new law?

Answer 31

Jesus fulfilled the Old law by teaching love and inner rightcousness over rituals He summed up the law as loving God and otners. His sacrifice replaced old rituals, giving direct access to God.

Question 32

Understand the role of prophets played in the old law

Answer 32

The prophets role was to deliver good messages, encourage repetance, promote justice, and predict the coming of the Mesiah.