Religion Section 2 and 3

What are two ideas that the common good requires of both individuals and societies?

- respect the basic rights of all - promote the social well-being and development of various social groups

The ______ virtues- faith, hope, and charity-- bring life to our moral actions and give from their special _____.

Theological, character

Those in authority must serve the _____ and use their power in morally acceptable ways, promoting _____ which brings stability and security so that _____ can take place.

common good, peace, justice

What makes our actions either moral or immoral?

exercise freedom and choose to make choices in accord w/ God's eternal law= moral; when you don't immoral

Our God-given _____ can help us to become more virtous.

faculties

T/F: God created most of us with a body and a spiritual and immortal soul and these together make each of us a single, unique.

false: it should be "each" instead of "most of us"

T/F: The Church teaches that not all people have the right/ duty to participate in the various societies to which they belong.

false; it IS

T/F: Because of our instinct, human begins are able to make free choices, to make ourselves good or bad.

false; should be "free will" not "instinct"

The Church teaches that the most ____ are obliged to share their fortune with others, especially those _____ in need.

fortunate, most

This is because the ____ is "the principle, subject, and object" of every society.

human person,

What realities are given to us by our human souls?

incomparable dignity soul- gives you a share in God's life made in God's image and likeness

Because of our ______ we can discover ______ which will lead us to recognize the _______ of God urging us to do good and avoid evil.

intellect, truth, voice

______ gives us the spirit of generosity and helps us _____ that people are members of the same human family, called to ____ each other.

solidarity, recognize, help

It means everyone is a ______, not a something and that every person merits respect, regardless of social ____, accomplishments, education, skin color, ________, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, ______ background, or contributions to society

someone, status, gender, ethnic

The principle of _____ says that larger societies should support the participation of _____ and lover-level communication without taking over functions these _____ units can handle themselves.

solidarity, individuals, smaller

Explain the importance of the gift of free will

1. capacity to choose 2. direct ourselves towards goodness 3. responsibility

How does the author dine love?

choosing to do good for other people (personal sacrifice)

Humans are the only earthy creature who "______" meaning we are rational beings.

knows that they know

What is the vocation of every person?

live the love of the Trinity in relationships w/ others 1. virtues 2. pray 3. make decisions

The beginning of ______ living to respect everyone

moral

We are _____ to follow the divine law which is made known through our _____ and fulfilled by living ____ and neighbor.

obliged, conscience, God

Human virtues rooted in the theological virtues _______ our actions help us make _____ choices.

regulate, good

Showing ______ means refraining from using people as a ________ to an end and as ____ rather than people.

respect, means, objects

The more we _____ ourselves to practice the ______, the better and more moral we will become.

train, virtues

T/F: Catholics should help to eliminate sinful inequalities of wealth and social status.

true

T/F: Choices build a person's moral character: good choices build it up and bad choices tear it down.

true