Unit 2 Test: Sin and Salvation Salles-Cunha
Social justice
the defense of human dignity by ensuring that essential human needs are met and that essential human rights are protected for all people
Jesus Crucifixion
"Forgive them"
Moral action
something done with conscious thought
Involuntary action
something done without conscious thought
Common good
Social conditions that allow for all citizens of the earth, individuals and families, to meet basic needs and achieve fulfillment.
Describe two principles that support the development of a just society
1. Promote social justice -> fight for the right to life and for human dignity of all ppl 2. Follow God's eternal law
Anger (wrath)
A desire for revenge that prevents reconciliation, one of the capital sins.
Virtues
A habitual and firm disposition to do good
Venial Sin
A less serious offense against the will of God that diminishes one's personal character and weakens but does not rupture one's relationship with God.
Vices
A practice or habit that leads a person to sin
Sin of Commission
A sin that is the direct result of a freely chosen thought, word, or deed.
Sin of Omission
A sin that is the result of a failure to do something required by God's moral Law.
Elect
Adults preparing to receive Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist at the Easter Vigil who have been affirmed by the Church in the rite of election on the first Sunday of Lent.
Sin
Any deliberate offense, in thought, word, or deed, against the will of God. This wounds human nature and injures human solidarity. The Bible reveals this as rebellion against God (Old Testament); missing the goal of living in harmony with God's Eternal Law (Old Testament); a trespass or transgression against God's Law (New Testament).
Pride
Believing one is better than others, often resulting in despising or disrespecting other people; one of the capital sins.
Results of sin
Broken relationship with God, others, self, environment
Salvation
Communion with a God, St. Paul states we all sin and we all need this, to be delivered and free from sin and its consequences
Gluttony
Excessive eating or drinking; a capital sin
Prodigal Son
God rejoicing in those who repent
Forgiveness
God's merciful pardon for our sins, the action of pardoning someone who has done wrong
Sloth
Habitual laziness; failing to put forth effort and take action; one of the capital sins.
Object
In moral decision making, the _________ is the specific thing—an act, word, or thought—that is being chosen.
Lust
Intense and uncontrolled desire for sexual pleasure. It is one of the seven capital sins.
Blind Man
Jesus heals him
What is the danger of developing morally bad habits, called vices?
Leads to worse sins, vices form habits
Describe the New Testament concept of sin as light versus darkness.
Light-truth of God, see God clearly, Goodness, Happiness, love Darkness-sin, can't see God clearly
How can you help yourself to grow as a morally good person, a person who consistently chooses to be good?
Prayer, receiving the Sacraments which are God's graces, Mass, sacrifice, promoting the common good, fighting for justice
Envy
Resentment or sadness because of another person's good fortune. It is one of the capital sins and contrary to the Tenth Commandment.
Lazarus rises from the dead
Resurrection
Scrutinies
Rituals for the elect that are meant to "uncover, then heal, all that is weak, defective, or sinful in the hearts of the elect" (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, 141); celebrated on the third, fourth, and fifth Sundays of Lent.
Capital Sins
Seven sins that are particularly harmful because they lead to and reinforce other sins and vices
Why is every sin a lie against truth?
Sin- false path to happiness, God is truth, sin you move away from God therefore you are lying
Social Sin
The collective effect of many personal sins over time, which corrupts society and its institutions by creating "structures of sin."
greed (covetousness)
The desire to accumulate earthly goods beyond what we need. It is one of the capital sins and contrary to the Tenth Commandment.
Intention
The intended outcome or goal of the person choosing the object when making a moral decision.
Natural law
The moral law that can be understood through the use of reason. It is our God-given ability to understand what it means to be in right relationship with God, other people, the world, and ourselves. The basis for ____________ is our participation in God's wisdom and goodness because we are created in the divine likeness.
Circumstances
The specific conditions or facts affecting a moral decision, can increase or decrease the goodness or evil of an action.
Mortal Sin
an action so contrary to the will of God that it results in complete separation from God and his grace
The ultimate consequence of sin
death.
Conditions of Mortal Sin
grave matter, full knowledge, full consent
New Testament concept of sin
light vs darkness, trespassing
Sacrament of Baptism in relation to sin
new life in Christ, Resurrection
Three elements that determine the morality of any human act
object, intention, circumstances
What are the seven capital sins?
pride, greed, envy, anger, lust, gluttony, sloth
Two old Testament concepts of sin are ___________ and ___________________.
rebellion and missing the mark