Chapter 12 Vocabulary Flashcards
The moral law that is written in the human heart. We can know natural law through our own reasoning because the creator has placed the knowledge of it in our hearts;it can provide the solid foundation on which we make rules to guide our choices in life
Natural law
The fair and equal treatment of every member of society. It is required by the dignity and freedom of every person.
Social justice
A board with the alphabet and other signs on it through which messages from the spirit world are supposedly communicated
Ouija board
Laws or regulations
Statutes
Mocking or hateful speech concerning God. Can also include insulting or making fun of sacred people or things
Blasphemy
A prayer that calls for God’s power and care upon some person, place, thing,or activity
Blessing
The principal feast days other than Sundays, of the Church. We celebrate the great things that God has done for us through Jesus and the saints. Catholics are obliged to participate in the Eucharist on these days, just as we are on sundays.
Holy Days of Obligation
The part of the liturgical year outside of the seasons and feasts and the preparation for them
Ordinary time
Lying while under oath or making a promise under oath without planning to keep it. It is both sin and a crime. It is a violation of the Second and Eighth Commandments
Perjury
Season of preparation for Christmas
Advent
Calling on God to bring evil or harm to someone or something
Cursing
The celebrations of the church year that revolve around Christmas and Easter
Liturgical year
Solemn statement that one is speaking the truth, calling upon God to witness that what one says is true
Oath
Careless use of God’s name
Profanity
Taking an oath; used informally for cursing
Swearing
