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100 Cards in this Set
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Free will
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The gift from God that allows human beings to choose from among various actions, for which we are held accountable. It is the basis for moral responsibility.
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Soul
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Our spiritual principle, it is immortal, and it is what makes us most like God. Our soul is created by God, and he unites it with our physical body at the moment of conception. The soul is the seat of human consciousness and freedom.
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Intellect
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The divine gift that gives us the ability to see and understand the order of things that God places within creation and to know and understand God though the created order.
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Original Sin
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From the Latin origo, meaning "beginning" or "birth." The term has two meanings: (1) the sin of the first human beings, who disobeyed God's command by choosing to follow their own will and so lost their original holiness and became subject to death, (2) the fallen state of human nature affects every person born into the world.
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Original Holiness
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The original state of beings in their relationship with God, sharing in the divine life in full communion with him.
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Concupiscence
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The tendency of all human beings toward sin, as a result of Original Sin.
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Salvation History
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The pattern of specific salvific events in human history that reveal God's presence and sharing actions.
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Paschal Mystery
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The work of salvation accomplished by Jesus Christ mainly through his life, Passion, death, Resurrection, and Ascension.
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Beatitude
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Our vocation as Christians, the goal of our existence. It is true blessedness or happiness that we experience partially here on earth and perfectly in Heaven.
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Justification
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The process by which God frees us from sin and sanctifies us.
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Original Justice
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The state of complete harmony that our first parents had with their inner self, with each other, and with all of creation.
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Sanctifying Grace
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To make something holy. Sanctification is the process of becoming closer to God and growing in holiness, taking on the righteousness of Jesus Christ with the gift of sanctifying grace.
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Eternal Law
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The order in creation that reflects God's will and purpose; it is eternal because it is always true and never changes. All other types of law have their basis in Eternal Law and are only true of they reflect the truth of Eternal Law.
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Moral Law
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the moral law is established by God and is a rational expression of Eternal Law. Moral law reflects God's wisdom; it is the teaching that leads us to the blessed life he wants for us.
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Natural Law
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The moral law that can be understand through the use of reason. It is our God-given ability to understand what it means to be in right relationship with God, other people, the world, and ourselves. The basis for natural law it our participation in God's wisdom and goodness because we are created in the divine likeness.
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Decalogue
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The Ten Commandments
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Pentateuch
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A Greek word meaning "five books," referring to the first five books of the Old Testament.
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Catechism
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A popular summary, usually in book form, of Catholic doctrine about faith and morals and commonly intended for use within formal programs of catechesis.
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Precepts of the Church
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Sometimes called the commandments of the Church, these are basic obligations for all Catholics that are dictated by the laws of the Church.
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Canon Law
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The name given to the official body of laws that provide good order in the visible body of the Church.
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Magisterium
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The Church's living teaching office, which consists of all bishops, in communion with the Pope.
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Infallibility
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The Gift of the Holy Spirit to the whole Church by which the leaders of the Church - the pope and the bishops in union with him - are protected from fundamental error when formulating a specific teaching on a matter of faith and morals.
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Object
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In moral decision making, the object is the specific thing-an act, word, or thought-that is being chosen.
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Intention
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The intended outcome or goal of the person choosing the object when making a moral decision.
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Circumstances
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The specific conditions or facts affecting a moral decision. Circumstances can increase or decrease the goodness or evil of an action.
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Sin commission
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A sin that is the direct result of a freely chosen thought, word, or deed.
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Sin of omission
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A sin that is the result of a failure to do something required by God's moral Law.
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Mortal Sin
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An action so contrary to the will of God that it results in a complete separation from God and his grace. As a consequence of that separation, the person is condemned to eternal death. For a sin to be a mortal sin, three conditions must be met: the act must involve grave matter, the person must have full knowledge of the evil of the act, and the person must give his or her full consent in the act.
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Venial Sin
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A less serious offense against the will of God that diminishes one's personal character and weakens but does not rupture one's relationship with God.
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Vice
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A practice or habit that leads a person to sin.
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Virtue
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A habitual and firm disposition to do good.
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Capital Sins
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Seven sins that are particularly harmful because they lead to and reinforce other sins and vices. The seven are traditionally called pride, covetousness(greed), envy, anger(wrath), gluttony, lust, and sloth.
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Social Sin
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The collective effect of many personal sins over time, which corrupts society and its institutions by creating "structures of sin."
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Social Justice
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The defense of human dignity by ensuring that essential human needs are met and that essential human rights are protected; to fight against social sin.
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Common Good
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Social conditions that allow for all citizens of the earth, individuals and families, to meet basic needs and achieve fulfillment.
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Theological virtues
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The name of the God given virtues of faith, hope, and love. These virtues enable us to know God as God and lead us to union with him in mind and heart.
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Heresy
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The conscious and deliberate rejection of a dogma of the church.
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Evangelical counsels
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The call to go beyond the minimum rules of life required by God (such as the Ten Commandments and the Precepts of the Church) and strive for spiritual perfection through a life marked by a commitment to chastity, poverty, and obedience.
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Idolatry
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The worship of other beings, creatures, or material goods in a way that is fitting for God alone. It is a violation of the First Commandment.
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Pantheon
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A group of gods and goddesses worshipped by a particular people or religion.
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Monotheism
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The belief in and worship of any one God.
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Venerate
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An action that shows deep reverence for something sacred.
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Superstition
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Attributing to someone or something else a power that belongs to God alone and relying on such powers rather than trusting in God; a sin against the First Commandment.
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Magic
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The belief in supernatural power that comes from a source other than God; a sin against the First Commandment.
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Divination
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The practice of seeking power or knowledge through supernatural means apart from the one true God; a sin against the First Commandment.
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Sacrilege
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An offense against God. It is the abuse of a person, place, or thing dedicated to God and the worship of him.
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Simony
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Buying or selling something spiritual such as a grace, a Sacrament, or a relic. It violates the honor of God.
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Atheism
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One who denies the existence of God; the denial of the existence of God.
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Sacred
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The quality of being holy, worthy of respect and reverence.
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Profanity
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Speaking disrespectfully about something that is sacred or treating it with disrespect.
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Covenant
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A solemn agreement between human beings or between God and a human being in which mutual commitments are made.
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Blasphemy
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Speaking, acting, or thinking about God, Jesus Christ, the Virgin Mary, or the saints in a way that is irrelevant, mocking, or offensive. It is a sin against the Second Commandment.
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Perjury
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The sin of lying while under an oath to tell the truth. It is a sin against the Second Commandment.
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Examination of Conscience
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Prayerful reflection on and assessment of, one's words, attitudes and actions in light of the Gospel of Jesus; more specifically, the conscious moral evaluation of one's life in preparation for reception of the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation.
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Sabbath
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In the Old Testament, the "seventh day" on which God rested after the work of Creation was completed. In the Old Law, the weekly day of rest to remember God's work through private prayer and communal worship. For Catholics, Sunday, the day on which Jesus was raised, which we are to observe with the participation in the Eucharist in fulfillment of the Third Commandment.
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Eschatology
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The area of Christian faith having to do with the last things: the Last Judgement, the particular judgement, the resurrection of the body, Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory.
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Civil Authorities
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Leader of public groups that are not religious institutions, particularly government leaders.
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Solidarity
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Union of one's heart and mind with all people. Solidarity 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
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Civil disobedience
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Deliberate refusal to obey an immoral demand from civil authority or an immoral civil law.
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Reparation
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Making amends for something one did wrong that caused harm to another person or led to loss.
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Conscience
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The "interior voice" of a person, a God-given sense of law of God. Moral conscience leads people to understand themselves as responsible for their actions, and prompts them to do good and avoid evil. To make good judgements, one needs to have a well formed conscience.
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Detraction
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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.
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Calumny
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Ruining the reputation of another person by lying or spreading rumors. It is also called slander and is a sin against the Eighth Commandment.
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Adulation
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Excessive flattery, praise, or admiration for another person.
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Parables
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Stories rooted in daily life that use symbolism or allegory as a teaching tool and that usually have a surprise ending.
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Mammon
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An Aramaic word meaning wealth or property
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Commutative Justice
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This type of justice calls for fairness in agreements and contracts between individuals. It is an equal exchange of goods, money, or services.
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Plagiarism
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Copying someone else's words or ideas without permission or giving proper credit to the person.
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Envy
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Resentment or sadness because of another person's good fortune. It is one of the capital sins and contrary to the Tenth Commandment.
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Greed
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The desire to accumulate earthly goods beyond what we need. It is one of the capital sins and contrary to the Tenth Commandment.
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Providence
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The guidance, material goods, and care provided by God that is sufficient to meet our needs.
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Poverty of Heart
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The recognition of our deep need for God and the commitment to put God above everything else in life, particularly above the accumulation of material wealth.
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Almsgiving
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Freely giving money or material goods to a person who is needy, often by giving to a group or organization that serves poor people. It may be an act of penance or of Christian charity.
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Scandal
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An action or attitude - or the failure to act - that leads another person into sin.
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Abortion
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The deliberate termination of a pregnancy by killing the unborn child.
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Excommunication
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A severe penalty the Church imposes on a Catholic who has committed a grave sin or offense against cannon law which the person is banned from celebrating or receiving Sacraments. The Church imposes excommunication in hope that the sinner will repent and be reconciled with God and the Church.
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Euthanasia
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A direct action or a deliberate lack of action that causes the death of a sick, handicapped, or dying person. It is a violation of the Fifth Commandment.
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Suicide
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Deliberately taking one's own life.
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Legitimate defense
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The teaching that limed violence is morally acceptable in defending yourself or your nation from an attack.
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Just war
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War involves many evils, no matter the circumstances. A war is only just and permissible when it meets strict criteria in protecting citizens from an unjust aggressor.
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Chastity
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The virtue by which people are able successfully and healthfully to integrate their sexuality into their total person; recognized as one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit. Also, one of the vows of a religious life.
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Lust
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Intense and uncontrolled desire for sexual pleasure. It is one of the seven capital sins.
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Temperance
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The cardinal virtue by which one moderates his or her appetites and passions to achieve balance in the use of created goods.
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Adultery
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Sexual activity between two persons, at least one of whom is married to another. Prohibited by the Sixth Commandment.
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Polygamy
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Having more than one spouse, an act contrary to the dignity of Marriage.
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Grace
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The free and undeserved gift of God's loving and active presence in the universe and in our lives, empowering us to respond to his call and to live as his adopted sons and daughters. Grace restores our loving communion with the Holy Trinity, lost through sin
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Sanctifying Graces
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A supernatural gift of God by which our sins are forgiven and we are made holy. It restores our communion with God.
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Sacramental Graces
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The gifts proper to each of the Seven Sacraments.
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Prudence
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The cardinal virtue by which a person is inclined toward choosing the moral good and avoiding evil; sometimes called the rudder virtue because it helps steer the person through complex moral situations.
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Justice
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The cardinal virtue concerned with the rights and duties within relationships; the commitment, as well as the actions and attitudes that flow from the commitment, to ensure that all persons - particularly those who are poor and obsessed - receive what is due to them.
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Fortitude
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Also called strength or courage, the cardinal virtue that enables one to maintain sound moral judgement and behavior in the face of difficulties and challenges; one of the four cardinal virtues.
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Faith
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In general, the belief in the existence of God. For Christians, the gift of God by which one freely accepts God;s full Revelation in Jesus Christ. It is a matter of both the head (acceptance of God's revealed truth) and the heart (love of God and neighbor as response to God's first loving us); also, one of the three theological virtues.
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Hope
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The theological virtue by which we trust in the promise of God and expect from him both eternal life and grace we need to attain it; the condition that God's grace is at work in the world and that the Kingdom of God established by and through Jesus Christ is becoming realized through the workings of the Holy Spirit among us.
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Love
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The human longing for God and a selfless commitment to supporting the dignity and humanity of all people simply because they are created in God's image. Also called charity, it is one of the three theological virtues.
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Culpable
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To be guilty of wrong-doing.
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Reconciliation
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The process of restoring broken relationships with God, with the Church, and with people who were directly offended by our sins.
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Paschal Mystery
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The work of salvation accomplished by Jesus Christ mainly through his life, Passion, death, Resurrection, and Ascension.
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Penance
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In general, an attitude of the heart in which one experiences regrets for past sin and commits to a change in behaviors or attitudes.
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Dignity
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Dignity is a term used in moral, ethical, legal, and political discussions to signify that a being has an innate right to be valued and receive ethical treatment.
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Contrition
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To have hatred for our sin and a commitment not to sin again.
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