Unit 1 Essay Questions Flashcards
What do the 10 Commandments summarize? What is another name for them?
Old Law & New Law + Beatitudes; Decalogue
What is the role of our conscience and free will in making good moral decisions?
- conscience: allows us to decide what is right or wrong; think about what we can do
- free will: our freedom to choose our actions, makes us morally responsible; actually doing it
Why did St. Paul write letters to various groups of people? What was the basis of his messages?
address the individuals problems for their needs; promote Jesus’ message
Why are human beings unique among all of God’s creations?
free will, conscience, soul, intellect
What does it mean to live the Beatitudes?
to make moral choices that purify our hearts and remove our vices in preparation for the perfect joy and happiness we will know in Heaven
Why is every person obliged to follow Moral Law?
to live in loving communion with God now and forever
In what ways can the fundamental principles of Christian Morality, such as love, compassion, and justice guide individuals in making ethical decisions and navigating complex moral dilemmas in their personal lives and interactions with others? Provide specific examples.
in these principles we are able to rationally and emotionally make decisions considering all the mental and physical effects dilemma may have
- ex. If a poor father robs a store then we can clearly see that he sinned, but also consider that he just wanted to provide for his family
How do the fundamental principles of Christian Morality shape our understanding of social responsibility? How can individuals integrate these principles into their lives, and actively contribute to creating a just and inclusive society? Provide specific examples to support your stand.
the principles connect to our conscience and free will in making choices that will better society; we can do small everyday deeds that can make our lives holy
- ex. letting someone borrow a pen
Discuss the role of prayer and reflection in deepening our understanding and application of the fundamental principles of Christian Morality. How can they help us to align our actions with God’s will and cultivate a sense of gratitude for His love and grace? Provide specific examples to support your arguments.
they can help us repair ourselves and better our conscience; through loving and wanting to protect God’s creations we can appreciate all that God has given us
- ex. through spending quality time with loved ones, we can reflect on all of the important people God has given us and develop a sense of gratitude
What connection does Jesus make between eternal life and obedience to God’s commandments?
through following the Commandments we can achieve eternal life
How are commandments linked to a promise?
they are the only way to get to the promised eternal life
Knowing the young man’s yearning, what does Jesus reply?
sell all his possessions, give the money to the poor, and follow Jesus
Why is there no separation or opposition between the Beatitudes and the Ten Commandments?
they have the same goal of eternal life and are guidelines for us to do so
