Final Exame Review Flashcards
Sin
turning away from god an inborn goodness
Personal sin
-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.
Venial sin
-A less serious offence against the will of God that effects one’s personal character but does not rupture one’s relationship with God
Mortal sin
-Deliberately choosing to do something that is bad to God’s Law.
Social sin
-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.”
Social justice
ensuring that essential human needs are met, and rights are protected (to fight against social sin).
Commutative justice
fairness that should exist when exchanging goods and service among individuals and institutions.
Legal justice
concern the responsibilities that individuals owe society.
Distributive justice
concern the responsibilities that society has to its members.
Restorative Justice
an approach to justice that encourages communication between victims, offenders and the community to address the harm.
Retributive Justice
Justice through punishment.
Ex) throwing someone in jail for their harms.
What is the difference between equality, equity, and justice?
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.
Awareness
Who are the poor and vulnerable people in our community, our nation, and in other parts of the world?
Analysis
What is needed in order for the marginalized and vulnerable to experience love and justice?
Action
How are we called to act so that the marginalized and vulnerable may live in their dignity?
Prudence
Being cautious when making choices, stopping and thinking before acting.
Temperance
The voluntary self restraint and moderation.
Fortitude
Allows us to overcome fear and remain steady in the challenges we face later in life.
Justice
Trying to make things well and fair.
The object
Why did the event take place?
Ex) Jon couldn’t get a heart transplant for is son because he didn’t have proper insurance.
The intention
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.
The circumstances
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.
Explain social structure relationships in society
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.
How do social structures such as the economy and media help support justice or put barriers in place if they are unjust?
-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.
What is discernment and why is it important?
The practice of listening for God’s call in our lives and distinguishing between good and bad choices.
List the principles and social justice from a Catholic perspective
-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
List the 5 steps of effective social action from a Catholic perspective
-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.
Forgive from a Catholic perspective
-Saying you’re sorry and meaning it.
-Trying not to do it again - positive changes
What is NOT forgiveness?
-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.
Contrition
Genuine sorrow for your wrong doing.
What is the significance of Jesus’ teachings in the old and new law?
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.
Understand the role of prophets played in the old law
The prophets role was to deliver good messages, encourage repetance, promote justice, and predict the coming of the Mesiah.
