unit 3 QUESTIONS Flashcards
What theories are Kohlberg, Fowlerand Erikson responsible for? (just list)
Kohlberg: six levels of moral reasoning
Fowler: six stages of spiritual growth
Erikson: eight stages of cognitive development
What are the cardinal and theological virtues and how do they help us deal with the challenges we face in society?
CARDINAL:
1. prudence
2. justice
3. temperance
4. fortitude
THEOLOGICAL:
1. faith
2. hope
3. love/charity
- they help us deal with challenges
What are the seven deadly sins and their opposite virtues?
Deadly Sin Virtue
1.Pride - Ego 1. Humility
2. Envy - Jealousy 2. Gratitude
3. Greed – Wanting more 3. Generosity
4. Lust – Sexual desires 4. Chastity
5. Anger – Desire to lash out 5. Forgiveness
6. Gluttony- Taking more 6. Self-Discipline
7. Sloth - Laziness 7. Diligence
What is Euthanasia? When did Canada make it legal? What is the Church’s position on this issue?
what is it: The practice of intentionally ending a life to relieve pain and suffering.
more in depth: The painless killing of a patient suffering from an incurable and painful disease or in an irreversible coma.
when it became legal: On February 9, 2015 the Supreme Court of Canada unanimously struck down the ban.
churchs position:
the Church states
(2277) “Direct euthanasia consists of putting an end to the lives of handicapped, sick, or dying persons. It is morally unacceptable.”
(2278) “…the use of painkillers to alleviate the sufferings of the dying, even at the risk of shortening their days, can be morally in conformity with human dignity if death is not willed as either an end or a means, but only foreseen and tolerated as inevitable.”
-SO BASICALLY.. they’re “against” it and believe its a violation, an offense against human dignity and attack on humanity
What is Palliative care? What is the Church’s position on this issue?
what is it: specialized medical care for people living with a serious/terminal illness. Its focuses on providing relief and the goal is to improve quality of life.
The churchs position: the church says/affirms that “those whose lives are diminished or weakened deserve special respect.” They also view Palliative care as a “special form of disinterested charity that should be encouraged”
What is meant by the term Double Effect?
Sometimes neutral actions result in both good and bad effects. The principle of Double Effect says that given certain circumstances, we may engage in such neutral actions.
These conditions are:
a. The action MUST be either good or neutral
b. The good cannot be obtained by means of evil
c. The evil effects must not be intended
d. The good effects must be sufficiently desirable for allowing the evil effect to take place. In other words, there must be a proportionally grave reason for allowing the evil to occur
What is a vocation and what are the three levels of vocation in the Catholic Church?
what is it: We are called to do many things in life – a vocation is what we are called to do/a calling from God. Often we refer to our career choice as our calling.
3 levels:
1. Married Life – We may be called to be a good parent and spouse.
2. Single Life – We may be called to be a generous disciple who lives as a friend, family member or colleague.
3. Religious Life – We may be called to a religious order (Priest, Nun, Deacon, etc.)
What are some of the characteristics of love according to the Catholic Church? What are some of the characteristics of what love isn’t?
love is:
- Fosters the good in the other
- Demands patience, compromise and understanding
- Caring for the needs of someone else
- Doing for others what you would wish for yourself
- Respecting a person’s uniqueness
- Requires us to take painful steps for the good of another i.e. tough love
- Forgiving
love isnt:
- Judgemental
- Something that creates insecurities
- Based solely on physical desires or attraction
- Based on one’s person’s needs or wants
- Isolating
- Selfish
According to the Bible, what are the 5 tips for dating?
- Become a healthy person
- Date a healthy person
- See dating as an opportunity for encouragement
- Maintain physical boundaries
- Bring it to god
How does the Catholic Church define marriage?
The Catholic Church defines a true marriage as a permanent and faithful love bond made freely. It is a deliberate choice and promise by two people for each other over any and all others.
