Vocabulary1
the process by which we make choices
Moral decision making process
acts or wrongs we have committed
sins
What do you need to know if something is morally good?
Object, intention, circumstances
What are two things that can be a negative influence our conscience?
Peer pressure
Popular conscience
the freedom and ability to choose what to do
free will
the first sin committed by the first human beings that weakened all of human nature
original sin
How is our conscience at work before we make decisions?
helps us to know what is good and to consider the results of our possible choices
What does it mean to deny our dignity?
Lose our dignity and forget who we really are
a very serious sin that breaks our friendship with God
mortal sin
a less serious sin that weakens our friendship with God
venial sin
How is your conscience at work during the decision-making process?
Bringing the feeling of peace or discomfort, depending on the choices
What are three examples of social sin?
racism
violence
prejudice
poverty
crime
discrimination
a conscience that is educated so that is able to recognize what is good and then direct us to act on that good
well formed conscience
failures to do the good we are called to do
omission
How is your conscience at work after you have made a decision?
Enables us to judge as good or evil the decisions that we have made and to accept responsibility for our choices.
How is the Church called to work among the people when it comes to social sin?
Speaking out against social sin and encouraging all people to turn to God and love and respect one another
we think about whether our decisions are based on the actions and teachings of Jesus
examination of conscience
unjust situations and conditions that negatively impact society and its institutions.
social sin
List five effects of penance
-restoring or strengthening our relationships with God
-Reconciling us with the church
-excusing us from eternal punishment for the mortal sins repented
-lessening the purification necessary for our sins after death
-granting us peace and serenity of conscience
-comforting us
-strengthening us to continue living a moral life
What are three ways we can form our conscience?
-Read scripture
-listening to the teachings of the pope and bishops
- fill our minds and hearts with the love and wisdom of our Catholic faith
-look to the guidance of faithful Catholics
-pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit