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