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34 Cards in this Set
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Beatitude |
Our vocation as Christians, the goal of our existence; partial happiness on earth and perfect happiness in heaven |
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Canon Law |
Name given to official body of laws that provide order in Church |
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Catechism |
Popular summary of Catholic doctorine of faith and morals intended for use in moral programs |
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Conscience |
Helps guide us towards right; right and wrong |
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Covenant |
Promise; relationship with God and his people |
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Eternal law |
Order in creation that reflects God's will and purpose; eternal because always true and never changes |
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Free will |
Gift from God that allows human beings to choose from various actions |
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Infallibility |
Gift of Holy Spirit to church which leaders of Church are protected from fundamental error |
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Intellect |
The divine gift that gives us ability to see and understand order of things |
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Justification |
Process by which God frees us from sin and sanctifies us |
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Magisterium |
Church's living teaching office, wish Bishops in union with Pope |
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Moral Law |
Established by God and is a rational expression of Eternal Law by reflecting God's wisdom |
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Natural Law |
Moral law that can be understood through use of reason; God-given ability |
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Old Law |
Divine law revealed in O.T. summarized in 10 Commandments |
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New Law |
Divine law revealed in N.T. through life and teaching of Jesus and Apostles; perfects the Old Law |
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Original Sin |
Sin of first 2 human beings; fallen state of human nature |
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Precepts of the Church |
Sometimes called commandments; are basic obligations for all Catholics that are dictated by laws of the Church |
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Sould |
Our spiritual principle, it is immortal and what makes us most like God |
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What is sin? |
Going against God's will |
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What is the result of all sin? |
Human nature is weakened; weaken our relationship with God |
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What are 3 consequences of sin in the O.T.? |
1. Sin affects people's children and people in their community 2. God punishes people directly for their sin 3. God withdraws his favors as a consequence of sin |
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Explain how sin is "missing the mark" |
Shows us that we cannot overcome sin with our own power; even if our intentions are good we can still end up doing bad |
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What does the word "hamartia" mean? |
"sin" in N.T. --- means "falling short" |
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What is the sin of commision? |
Sin that is direct result of a freely chosen thought, word or deed |
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What is sin of omission? |
Sin that is a failure to do something required of God's moral law |
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What is a mortal sin? |
Create a break in a person's relationship with God |
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What is a venial sin? |
Weakening our relationship with God |
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What are vices? |
A bad habit; result of habitual sin |
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What are virtues? |
A habitual and firm disposition to do good |
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What is capital sin? |
7 sins that are particularly harmful because they reinforce other sins/vices
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Explain the 7 deadly sins |
- Pride - Greed - Envy - Anger - Lust - Gluttony - Sloth |
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What is social sin? Examples? |
Collective effect of many personal sins over time which corrupts society (ex. abortion, slavery) |
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What is social justice? |
Defense of human dignity by ensuring needs are met and rights are protected |
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What is the common good? |
Social conditions that allow us to achieve fullfillment |
