Eternal Law and Natural Law
The natural law is the moral law that can be understood through the use of human __________.
Reason or Intellect
An offense gains God as well as a fault against reason, truth, and right conscience.
Sin
A sin that is the direct result of a freely chosen thought, word or deed.
sin of commission
This is the title - named after a place - in which Jesus taught the core of the New Law.
Sermon on the Mount
A repeated action that shapes your character toward good.
Virtue
Which significant part of the Old Law originates from the natural law precepts?
The Ten Commandments
Everyone, except Jesus and his mother, Mary, is affected by _________________.
Original Sin
A sin that is the result of a failure to do something required by God’s moral law.
sin of omission
This has the responsibility for teaching the fullness of the New Law of Christ first to the Church and secondly to the entire world. Applies Christ’s moral teaching to modern situations.
Magisterium
A popular summary of Catholic doctrine about faith and morals
Catechism
A rule of behavior that is made by a competent authority for the sake of the common good
law
Greek word for sin in the New Testament; translates “falling short”
Hamartia
Sins that lead to and reinforce all sorts of other sinful actions, thoughts, and omissions
Capital sins or the Seven Deadly Sins
Our human communities should reflect the love and harmony of the _______________ as God is a communion of Three Divine Persons living in perfect harmony.
Holy Trinity
Applies the truth of Eternal Law to life within the Church community
Canon Law
This term expresses what happens when we do not live morally - that is, when we no longer act as human beings.
Inhumane
Name and define all three parts of a moral act and explain why all three matter.
object - intention - circumstances
A Hebrew word literally meaning “to miss” as in an archer missing his target; used to describe sin
chata
Love the Lord with all your heart, mind and soul and love your neighbor as yourself.
The Great Commandment
The Church’s living teaching office, which consists of all bishops in communion with the Pope.
Magisterium
Greek word meaning lawlessness
Anomia
Mandating any religion, including Christianity, would be violation of the _____________
Common good
1/2 credit for natural law or human rights
A Hebrew word used to express transgression or rebellion.
pesha
“Not one of you truly believes until you wish for others what you wish for yourself.” is a quote from this person.
Within Islam: The Prophet Muhammad, Hadith
A word (used by Church and secular society) to indicate a political authority.