Glossary Terms
"Conscience" is best described as:
b) An individual's internal sense of what is right and wrong.
Knowing right from wrong.
Letting your __________ be your guide.
Listening to your _________ when making decisions.
Name and spell this word.
Conscience
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is considered the "Golden Rule" taught by Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew?
a) "An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth."
b) "Love your neighbor as yourself."
c) "Worship God and only God."
d) "Give to those less fortunate."
b) "Love your neighbor as yourself."
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT one of the four cardinal virtues?
a) Prudence
b) Justice
c) Temperance
d) Compassion
d) Compassion
What is the core idea behind "human rights"?
c) Fundamental rights that belong to every person simply because they are human.
Heinz
True/False: In the Parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus teaches that our "neighbor" is only those who share our religious beliefs.
False.
Multiple Choice: Which Christian leader is famous for his nonviolent resistance and advocacy for civil rights in the United States?
a) Billy Graham
b) Mother Teresa
c) Martin Luther King Jr.
d) Pope John Paul II
c) Martin Luther King Jr.
Multiple Choice: Which cardinal virtue deals with giving each person their due?
a) Temperance
b) Prudence
c) Justice
d) Fortitude
c) Justice
The concept of "free will" implies:
b) The capacity to make independent choices.
Name the TWO theorists that we learned about in this topic, who studied the stages of moral development in children/human beings.
Piaget
Kohlberg
Short Answer: What is the main moral teaching found in the Parable of the Prodigal Son.
Answers could include:
The Parable of the Prodigal Son teaches about forgiveness and unconditional love.
It highlights God's willingness to accept and restore those who repent and return to Him, regardless of their past actions.
True/False: Mother Teresa founded the Missionaries of Charity and dedicated her life to serving the poorest of the poor in India.
True
Fill in the Blank: The cardinal virtue that enables one to face dangers or difficulties with courage is ____________.
Fortitude
What are "virtues" primarily understood to be?
c) Character traits that are considered morally good.
1. Children's moral development aligns with their cognitive development naturally as they grow up.
2. Moral development occurs in 3 levels and 6 stages - however, not all people develop into the final stage.
3. People develop their moral understanding at different rates across 5 different stages throughout their lives.
Which of the above is Piaget's theory and which is Kohlberg's theory?
1= Piaget
2= Kohlberg
Complete the Beatitude:
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called ____________."
"Children of God."
Multiple Choice: Carlo Acutis, a young Italian Catholic, is known for:
a) His missionary work in Africa.
b) His writings on early Christian martyrs.
c) His use of the internet to spread Eucharistic adoration and his faith.
d) His leadership of youth groups.
c) His use of the internet to spread Eucharistic adoration and his faith.
True/False: Prudence is the cardinal virtue that helps us moderate our desires and pleasures.
False (it is temperance)
Which of the following best defines "ethics"?
a) The philosophical study of morality and moral choices.
In Kohlberg's preconventional stage of moral development, what primarily influences a person's moral decisions?
a) Abstract ethical principles
b) Social contracts and individual rights
c) Avoiding punishment and seeking rewards
d) Maintaining social order
c) Avoiding punishment and seeking rewards
List 7 of the 10 Commandments.
Multiple Choice: Which apostle is considered the "Apostle to the Gentiles" and wrote a significant portion of the New Testament?
a) Peter
b) John
c) Paul
d) Andrew
c) Paul
Fill in the Blank: The cardinal virtue of ___________ is the ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason.
Prudence