Vocabulary
Acquired dispositions, or abilities, to do what is good. They are gained through our repeated action and direct us to our natural flourishing.
Human moral virtues
Our communion with God in heaven.
Supernatural end
True or False
God created us in his image so that we can participate in his work.
True
Determines what something is and how it will act.
Nature
The respect and honor shown for people or things because of their dignity.
reverence
True or false
Even though God gave us everything, it is unjust that we should give him everything in return
The virtues that enable us to reach our supernatural end, union with God in Heaven. They include the theological virtues that God infuses into us, as well as the moral virtues that God purifies and elevates by grace.
Supernatural virtues
How do God's works in creation show you his living goodness?
God creates, orders and adorns. He created the beautiful world and order for us.
What are the three ways God works in creation?
creates, orders, adorns
To give or show adoration and reverence.
worship
Why are grace and the supernatural virtues necessary for us?
With grace, we can overcome original sin. The supernatural virtues help us reach our supernatural end with God in heaven.
Which kinds of virtues that lead to human flourishing can we acquire through repeated actions?
human moral virtues
Strong love due to God alone
adoration
Why do we need faith, hope, and charity to worship God?
Faith helps us to believe in God, hope allows us to trust in God, and charity allows us to love him. These are known as the theological virtues which guide us to a loving life.
What was the purpose in God creating us?
God created us to be in supernatural communion with him. He created us to be in communion and to love one another just as he loves us.