Section 3 Exam Flashcards
Human beings are social creatures, created by God to live in loving and caring communities.
The Call to Family, Community, and Participation
union of one’s heart and mind with all people. It leads to the just distribution of material goods, creates bonds between opposing groups and nations, and leads to the spread of spiritual goods such as friendship and prayer
solidarity
unnecessarily revealing something about another person that is true but is harmful to his or her reputation. It is a sin against the Eighth Commandment.
detraction
something connected with an official council of the Church, normally an Ecumenical Council such as the Second Vatican Council
conciliar
a person called by God to the ministry of the education and formation of Christians by teaching others the essentials of Christian doctrine and forming them as disciples of Jesus Christ
catechist
a call from God to all members of the Church to embrace a life of holiness. Specifically, it refers to a call to live the holy life as an ordained minister, in Christian Marriage, or in single life
vocation
leaders of public groups that are not religious institutions, particularly government leaders
civil authorities
Deliberate refusal to obey an immoral demand from civil authority or an immoral civil law
civil disobedience
johannine writings
The Gospel of John and the three Letters of John
making amends for something one did wrong that caused harm to another person or led to loss
reparation
Ruining the reputation of another person by lying or spreading rumors. It is also called slander and is a sin against the Eighth Commandment.
calumny
Excessive flattery, praise, or admiration for another person
adulation
Assuming the worst about something a person says or does without knowing all the facts
rash judgement
exaggerate true things about us to make them seem praiseworthy at the expense of others
boasting
Art that evokes faith by turning our minds to the mystery of God, primarily through the artistic depiction of Scripture, Tradition, and the lives of Jesus, Mary, and the saints
sacred art
this type of justice calls for fairness in agreements and contracts between individuals. It is an equal exchange of goods, money, or services.
commutative justice
seven sins that are particularly harmful because they lead to and reinforce other sins and vices. They are traditionally pride, greed, envy, anger, gluttony, lust, and sloth
capital sins
The body of teaching by the Church on economic and social matters that includes moral judgements and demands for action in favor of those being harmed
social doctrine
charitable actions that respond to people’s physical needs and show respect for human dignity.
corporal work of mercy
The guidance, material goods, and care provided by God that is sufficient to meet our needs
providence
Human life and human dignity can be protected only if society safeguards basic rights such as food, clothing, shelter, education, dignified work, health care, religious freedom, and freedom of speech.
rights and responsibility
A basic test of any just society or state is how its most vulnerable members are treated.
option for poor and vulnerable
All people have a right to dignified work by which they can contribute to society and support themselves and their families
dignity and right of workers
At the beginning of Genesis, God calls Adam and his descendants to be stewards and caretakers of the earth. Human beings are called to live in right relationship with all of God’s creation
care for Gods creation
