FINAL EXAM SEM. 1

Question 1

what is god’s plan for humanity?

Answer 1

God created humans to be immortal and live forever and to live in perfect happiness

Question 2

which human qualities reflect that humans are created in god’s image and likeness?

Answer 2

we have been given reason, intellect, and free will

Question 3

what does our intellect make it possible for us to do?

Answer 3

recognize god’s will, choose good freely, avoid evil, and know the difference

Question 4

what does the dignity of the human person refer to

Answer 4

the intrinsic and permanent respect and worth that we have because we are created in god’s image that cannot be lost or taken

Question 5

In the second creation story (God as potter, Garden of Eden) what is implied about God’s relationship with humans in the way he creates and brings them to life?

Answer 5

God has an intimate and personal relationship with humans

Question 6

what does god declare about creation

Answer 6

it is good

Question 7

how does god make sure that we seek him?

Answer 7

a restless heart, questioning mind, and religious nature

Question 8

for what purpose does god create us?

Answer 8

we are created to be happy and live forever, to love and be loved

Question 9

what are the effects of the beatitudes

Answer 9

leads us to make moral choices, live in relationship with others, and make it possible for us to find god’s gift of joy

Question 10

what is the key to true happiness

Answer 10

accepting that we are created to recognize and respond to god’s love

Question 11

what does the law of love involve

Answer 11

love without boundaries

Question 12

What does the dignity of the human person imply for our worth, how we are called to act, see others, and treat others?

Answer 12

Act as images of God, see others as images of God, and treat them with worth and dignity as images of God

Question 13

what does freedom of conscience imply?

Answer 13

we should always follow our conscience

Question 14

what is the fundamental nature of humans

Answer 14

we are good

Question 15

what is our eternal destiny

Answer 15

to respond to gods grace and live in his loving presence for eternity

Question 16

what is the role of our conscience

Answer 16

guiding the direction of our life, serving as the starting point for our decisions, helping us to make moral decisions

Question 17

how does our conscience form?

Answer 17

through our whole lives from internal and external forces

Question 18

original innocence meant that adam and eve were free from what

Answer 18

moral guilt

Question 19

which are the conditions for mortal sin

Answer 19

grave matter, full knowledge, and complete consent

Question 20

how did adam and eves sin change their relationship with god

Answer 20

their image of god was distorted and they became afraid of him

Question 21

what is the context or purpose of the ten commandments

Answer 21

the duties that god has given us as ways god has called us to respond to his love

Question 22

what do the 10 commandments explicitly state?

Answer 22

the response of love that humans are called to give to god

Question 23

what are the two great commandments of jesus

Answer 23

you shall love the lord your god with all your heart, with all your soul and your mind – love your neighbor as yourself

Question 24

where are jesus’ teachings on morality revealed

Answer 24

the sermon on the mount

Question 25

which are jesus' other moral teachings

Answer 25

nonviolence, love of enemies, trust in god, love and mercy not judgement, avoiding hypocrisy

Question 26

how do the first second and third commandment establish our relationships with god

Answer 26

they teach us to place our trust in god not other things, set aside time for prayer, speak god's name with reverence as part of our relationship

Question 27

which duties does the 4th commandment refer to

Answer 27

Children’s duties to their parents and Parents’ duties to their children Citizens’ duties to the state and Civil authorities’ duties to society What we owe to all those who guide and supervise us

Question 28

what issues does the 5th commandment include

Answer 28

abortion, taking away healthcare, weapons of mass destruction, racism

Question 29

why is humans sexuality important to our nature

Answer 29

it is at the core and center of who we are

Question 30

what do the offenses against the 6th and 9th commandment do

Answer 30

they take our sexuality out of the context for which god created it

Question 31

why is the 7th commandment related to care for the poor and poverty

Answer 31

it includes issues that perpetuate poverty like unjust wages and destruction of property

Question 32

what is the purpose of economic activity / life

Answer 32

economic life and activity is meant to serve the needs of people

Question 33

what does the 10th commandment include

Answer 33

envy and greed

Question 34

what is the social doctrine of the church

Answer 34

interpreting the events of human history in light of church teaching

Question 35

what does the social doctrine of the church tell us about the church's role in human history

Answer 35

the church has the obligation to become involved in economic and social matters

Question 36

effects of original sin

Answer 36

immediate loss of the grace of original holiness, harmony with creation is broken, death makes its entrance, harmony of original justice destroyed

Question 37

anger

Answer 37

passion leading to harming to wanting to harm

Question 38

envy

Answer 38

inordinate desire that leads to wishing harm or rejoicing in anothers misfortune

Question 39

gluttony

Answer 39

eating and drinking more than what is necessary

Question 40

greed

Answer 40

inordinate attachment to goods often leading to injustice

Question 41

lust

Answer 41

inordinate desire for earthly pleasures

Question 42

pride

Answer 42

excessive self esteem and desire to be noticed and honored by others

Question 43

sloth

Answer 43

lack of effort of meeting duties

Question 44

eternal law

Answer 44

the idea that there are certain moral principles that are universal and unchanging, and that they exist independently of human laws or beliefs.

Question 45

canon law

Answer 45

the rules providing the norms for order in the visible church

Question 46

natural law

Answer 46

Sense of the moral order based on human reason and experience; rational understanding of the moral order expressing the dignity of the human person

Question 47

magisterium

Answer 47

the teaching office or authority of the chruch made up of the bishops in unison with the pope

Question 48

conscience

Answer 48

inner sense of right and wrong that enables us to discern moral choices

Question 49

sin

Answer 49

any free and deliberate act, word, thought or desire that turns away from gods law of love

Question 50

original sin

Answer 50

the fallen state or condition of humanity resulting in a tendency to give into temptation because of the sin of the first humans

Question 51

original innocence

Answer 51

the freedom from sin or moral guilt of the first humans before sin

Question 52

mortal sin

Answer 52

cuts us off from god and others and kills our relationships

Question 53

venial sin

Answer 53

lesser offenses that weaken our relationships

Question 54

hattah

Answer 54

missing the mark -- sinning because we sometimes just do

Question 55

pescha

Answer 55

sin resulting from rebellion, defiance, obstinacy

Question 56

awon

Answer 56

distortion of our goodness, wickedness, guilt and iniquity

Question 57

sins of ommision

Answer 57

inaction, failure to do something we have a duty to do

Question 58

sins of commision

Answer 58

action sin resulting from an action performed

Question 59

grace

Answer 59

the help god gives us to respond to his call to love

Question 60

virtue

Answer 60

a firm and habitual disposition to do good