True or False
The Seventh and Tenth Commandments teach us to respect our own property and the property of others.
What is True
The sin of deceiving another in order to deprive him of something he rightfully owns.
What is Fraud
Thou shalt not steal.
What is The 7th Commandment
Just like Adam, we are called to be good stewards of God's Earth.
Give an example of a way you are a good steward of God's earth...
What is recycle, taking care of the environment, animals etc.
A friend has a pair of sunglasses you really like. She leaves them at your house. The next day you start wearing them as if they are your own. You get so many compliments you decide to keep them for yourself. It's your LUCKY DAY!
WWJD: return them to his friend
When you borrow something it is ok for it to be returned in a slightly more used condition, as long as it is not completely broken.
What is False.
It should be returned in the same condition.
The sin of taking the property of another.
What is Stealing
Thou shalt not covet my neighbor's goods.
What is the 10th Commandment
A person can steal material and non-material items.
Give an Example of stealing a non-material item.
What is....
1. returning a library book damaged- stealing the next person's joy.
2. Cheating on a test- stealing someone else's answers and knowledge
You go through Walmart Self Check Out and realize that the scanner is scanning your items at a much lower price than advertised. You bag everything up and head home. It's your LUCKY DAY!
WWJD: Notify the person working.
Justice states that we have the right to own property, and it is justice that states it is wrong to steal. Justice demands restitution for damaged goods and obliges one to labor for wages and to pay a laborer for his work.
What is True.
The sin of lending money to someone at a very high rate of interest. This is evil because it is exploiting someone in their time of need.
What is usary.
Who is God talking to In Genesis 1:28 and what is he asking them to do?
"God blessed them, and God said to them: 'Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the air and over every living thing that moves upon this earth.' "
Who is Adam and/or man.
He is originally telling Adam to have dominance or be in charge of all creation. He is also talking to man because God created all things for the proper use of men and gave us the job of being stewards of it.
Prudence is the virtue of recognizing the good and the best way of attaining it. One with the virtue of prudence will use reason to discern the best way to act in a given circumstance.
Give an example of a time you acted with prudence.
What is....
You are at the State Fair playing a game. One of them rings you are tossing rolls outside the fence and back to you. You decide to take another turn with it. It's your LUCKY DAY!
WWJD: tell the person working and give it back to them
Coveting is wanting to have something your neighbor has, but wanting your neighbor to have it too.
What is False.
You do not want your neighbor to have it.
The sin of being resentful or saddened by other's success.
What is Envy.
He was known as the "poor man". He won this title by owning little more than the shirt on his back. If he was asked about his circumstances, he would say he was married to Lady Poverty. This was a great shock to his father who was a rich merchant and had great plans fo his son. But God had other plans and his father did not accept them gracefully, so he and his son parted ways. He rejected the lavish lifestyle of his father and lived on the hillsides, parying for hours, begging for food, and rebuilt a chapel that had fallen. Many started following him and finally a religious order grew up around his example.
Who is St. Francis of Assisi
Justice is the virtue of giving God and neighbor what they deserve. One with virtue of justice respects the rights of others.
Give an example of a time you acted with justice.
What is.....
Your best friend lives next door and their parents have decided to move. They are building a mansion on the lake. You are very envious.
WWJD: make sure to continue the friendship and be happy for them.
It is ok to give money to the Church and poor only when you have enough money to do so.
What is False.
We are obliged to give to others out of our excess. Or out of our substance. This means to live more simply so we have some to give.
The sin of desiring an excessive amount of wealth and possessions. Having a greed for things.
What is Avarice.
It is easy to fall into the trap of consumerism and materialism as it is commonplace in our world.
Name 2 things we can do when this happens....
What is...
-pray
-go to confession
-seek friendships instead of things
-receive God's Grace and ask for his help
Fortitude, or courage, consists in persevering toward the good in the face of difficulties. One with the virtue of fortitude will overcome temptations and obstacles in order to do good.
Give an example of a time you showed fortitude.
What is....
You drive down an exit ramp and see $20 in the grass. Hours later it is still there, so you pick it up. It is your LUCKY DAY!
WWJD: Donate it to a charity or person in need.