Vice and Virtue
Define Vice
A vice is a bad habit or immoral behaviour that leads a person away from the Good Life and virtue
What is salvation
Salvation is being saved from sin and restored to friendship with God through Jesus' death and resurrection.
What is the Golden Rule?
"Treat others as you would like to be treated" (Matthew 7:12).
Define Agape
Agape is selfless, sacrificial, unconditional love — the highest form of love in Christian teaching.
Define the Common Good.
The common good is understood as the collection of social conditions that make it possible for each social group and all of their individual members to achieve their potential. Human dignity can only be realized and protected in the context of relationships with the wider society
What are the four cardinal virtues?
Prudence, Justice, Temperance, and Fortitude.
How does Jesus bring salvation?
Through His life, death, and resurrection, Jesus paid the price for sin and offers us eternal life.
What are the Beatitudes?
Teachings of Jesus from the Sermon on the Mount that describe values of the Kingdom of God (e.g., mercy, humility, peace).
What is Evangelii Gaudium/ Joy of the Gospel?
An apostolic exhortation by Pope Francis calling for joyful evangelisation and service to the poor.
What is subsidiarity?
Decisions should be made by the smallest, most local level capable, with higher bodies assisting.
What was a consequence of the Fall in Genesis 3?
The Fall introduced original sin, caused separation from God, and led to suffering, death, and moral struggle.
What is the Last Judgment
The final judgment at the end of time when Christ judges all souls based on their faith and actions.
What is the Law of Love?
Jesus’ command to love God with all your heart and love your neighbour as yourself.
How is Catherine McAuley an example of faith and good works?
She used her faith to found the Sisters of Mercy and serve the poor through education, healthcare, and advocacy — living out Catholic Social Teaching and the Gospel in action.
Name two Catholic Social Teaching principles.
Any two of: Life & Dignity, Solidarity, Option for Poor, Rights & Responsibilities, etc.
What are some challenges to living the Good Life?
Sin, hedonism, materialism, hyper-individualism, secularism, post-modernism, and consumerism.
What are the Last Four Things in Catholic teaching?
The Last Four Things are Death, Judgment, Heaven, and Hell — the final realities each soul faces.
What are the four main ethical sources in Catholicism?
Scripture, Tradition, Natural Law, and the Magisterium.
Example of the Corporal Works of Mercy?
Clothe the naked: Providing clothing to those who lack adequate attire.
Shelter the homeless: Providing a safe place to live for those without a home.
Visit the sick: Providing comfort and companionship to those who are ill.
How can the Common Good apply to modern slavery, poverty, or work
The Common Good is applied by ensuring everyone has access to fair opportunities and is treated with dignity. For example, in modern slavery, we promote awareness and support ethical trade; in poverty, we donate to Caritas or Vinnies; for employment, we advocate for fair wages and worker rights (CST principles: Dignity of Work, Rights & Responsibilities, Option for the Poor).
Define God's grace
Grace is the free and undeserved gift of God’s presence, help, and love, which strengthens us to do good and seek salvation.
Explain the link between faith and works.
Faith and good works go hand in hand; true faith is expressed through love, service, and ethical living (James 2:17).
How do Catholics use ethical sources?
Catholics use Scripture, Tradition, Natural Law, and the Magisterium to guide moral decisions and live rightly.
Why are good works essential in Catholicism?
They are concrete expressions of faith and love; faith without works is dead (James 2:17).
Explain how Oscar Romero, Catherine McAuley or Mother Teresa has lived out the Common Good using Catholic Social Teachings.
Oscar Romero spoke out against oppression in El Salvador, defending the rights of the poor (CST: Human Dignity, Solidarity). Catherine McAuley founded the Sisters of Mercy to educate and care for the poor (CST: Option for the Poor, Rights & Responsibilities). Mother Teresa served the sick and dying, seeing Christ in the poor (CST: Life and Dignity of the Human Person).