unit 1 Flashcards
what is sin?
a decision that we make that goes against God
what are the two types of sins
venial - strains relationship with God
mortal - breaks relationship with God
what is venial sin
-a sin that is committed without full knowledge or full consent
-strains relationship with god
what is a mortal sin
-puts your soul in jeopardy
-breaks relationship with god
-committed with full knowledge and consent
-grave matter
what is personal sin
sin committed by one person who knows and violates the moral law
what is social sin
a group of people committing a sin
what are the effects of sin
it weakens and damages our love and relationships our God, others, and ourselves
what are the two types of virtues
theological and cardinal
what are theological virtues
direct gifts from God
what are the 3 theological virtues
faith, hope, and love
what are cardinal virtues
virtues that are acquired through our own effort
what are the 4 cardinal virtues
wise judgement, justice, courage, and wholeness
what are some other virtues
honesty, respect for persons, compassion, respect for creations, reverence for human life, peacemaking
what are the 3 teaching the 10 commandments are based on
love yourself, love others, love God
what is a vice
a sin