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Freedom

Freedom is often thought to be

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the ability to choose freely in order to act in one’s own interest

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Negative freedom

Negative freedom is

freedom from

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freedom from external control is referred to as negative freedom

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Negative freedom

It involves an individual saying

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no to someone or something outside them being a controlling force.

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Freedom

Catechism of the Catholic Church (paragraph 1731) observes that:

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‘freedom is the power, rooted in treason… to perform deliberate actions.’

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Freedom

Freedom requires a person to be able to

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choose how they act

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Positive freedom

The capacity to act with

self

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self mastery in their own interest

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Positive freedom

Can be thought of as the capacity to say

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yes to certain dispositions and behaviours that increase ones freedom.

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Positive freedom

concerned with the degree to which

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individuals can act autonomously and in accordance with their personal responsibility , rather than acting under the influence of desires and external influences

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Self mastery

Self mastery is the

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ability to control one’s thoughts , emotions and actions to achieve personal goals , maintain mental well being and improve overall life satisfaction

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Virtue

Virtue is

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thinking and doing what is right and avoding what is wrong

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Cardinal virtues

The Cardinal virtues are

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  1. Prudence
  2. Justice
  3. Fortitude
  4. Temperance
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Freedom requires self mastery because it allows

individuals

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individuals to make conscious , deliberate choices rather than being driven by impluses , external pressures or unexamined habits

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For Catholics freedom attains perfection when it is

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directed towards God our beatitude

(Catholic Catechism , paragraph 1731)

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Negative freedom is freedom from

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interference

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By free will one shapes one’s

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own life

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Human freedom is a force for

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growth and maturity in truth and goodness

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Define the term ‘free will’

Free will is the capacity to

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choose one’s actions. Defined as the ability to make rational choice to act as one desires

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Outline why humans have the capacity to choose evil

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Free will allows people to choose good but also evil.

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If a person use free will to

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choose sinful behaviour while semmingly free they are not free as sin is a controlling force that prevents a person from making decisions in their own interests

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Outline the relationship between free will and freedom

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Free will is the capacity to choose one’s actions while freedom involves freely choosing to direct oneself towards God so that a person makes decisions of their own responsibility

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Outline the circumstances in which an individuals ability to use free will is limited

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the exercise of freedom does not imply the right to say or do whatever. For example racism is not tolerated.

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True freedom according to the bible involves

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following God’s commandments and living a life of love and service.

Galatians 5:13

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Freedom should not be used for self

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indulgence but for serving others humbly in love

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In the Catholic tradition freedom requires a person to

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direct themselves towards what is good and God , as God is the source of love and goodness.

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Para 1733 the more one does
the more one does what is good, the freer one becomes. There is no true freedom except in the service of what is good and just.
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Outline how belief in Jesus Christ relates to the Catholic understanding of freedom.
Faith in christ and living as he taught and modelled are central to how one experiences freedom.
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Define the term revealed law
is revealed to mankind through the writings of the Holy Bible
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What is the fullest form of revealed law
Is the teaching of Jesus or what is called the New Law.
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New law is a source of
freedom for Catholics
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New Law empowers people to
develop the dispositions and behaviours in order to do good and direct themselves towards God and therefore experience true freedom
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# Beatitudes The Beatitudes as presented in the
Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5: 3 - 13)
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# Beatitudes They outline the
attidues and actions that can lead to true happiness and fulfillment in Christian life.
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# Beatitudes "Blessed are the poor in spirit for
theirs is the kingdom of heaven
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# Beatitudes Recognizing spiritual poverty
fosters humility
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# Beatitudes Freeing the individuals from the
pride that blinds them to their dependence on God
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# Blessed are the poor in spirit , for theirs is the kingdom of heaven Jesus' reference to the poor in spirit puts
the emphasis not on material poverty but on ones inner attitude
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# Blessed are the poor in spirit , for theirs is the kingdom of heaven The poors need for
God makes them blessed
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# Blessed are the poor in spirit , for theirs is the kingdom of heaven It refers to people who take their | power
powerlessness to heart , who recognise God is the only one that can help them and trust that God will act on their behalf
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# Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness This beatitude refers to those who are not
content with things as they are and refuse to stifle the restlessness of heart that points man towards something greater
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# Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness The person who hungers and thirsts for righteousness longs for
God's saving action and seeks to do God's will 'with the intensity of someone starving for food or dying of first
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# Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called sons of God The peacemakers are those who strive
to bring about harmony with God and with others in society
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# Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called sons of God They seek to unite those who are
estranged from one another and to be reconciled with their own enemies
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Outline God's original plan for human freedom
God's original plan for human freedom was for humans to love and live in harmony with themselves ,others, creation and God
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Original sin is the choice of the | first
first humans to sin and damage humanities relationship with God
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The sinfulness of the first humans or original sin means that the
'whole of human history is marked by the original fault freely committed by our first parents.
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Original sin limits the human
capacity to do good and therefore inhibits people's ability to freely choose what is good.
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Choosing to sin restricts people's capacity to do
good , act upon their own responsibility and to be free.
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Acting implusively in an aggresive manner prevents a person
from acting in a way that allows them to do well , flourish and do things in their interests and the interests of others.
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Sinful behaviour such as violence also
imposes upon the freedom of others
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Outline what is meant by the term virtue
A virtue is an interior disposition , a positive habit , a passion that has been placed at the service of the good.
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Define the term self mastery and outline its relationship to freedom
Self mastery is the control over one's desires in order to restrict sinful behaviour and to freely choose to do good.
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The development of virtue
allows a person to make decisions that allow them and others to flourish and to ultimately be free
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# Cardinal virtues These are called the cardinal virtues because
all other virtues are grouped around them
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# Cardinal virtues: Prudence the ability to be
cautious and thoughtful in decision making
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# Cardinal virtues: Prudence The three other cardinal virtues are
dependent upon a person being prudent
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# Cardinal virtues: Justice Justice occurs when people | provide
provide the conditions for people to flourish and fulfill their full potential.
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# Cardinal virtues: Fortitude Virtue that requires to do
good and promote the good of others when it is challenging to do so
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# Cardinal virtues: Temperance Is a virtue because immoderate behaviour | proves
proves to be a destructive force in all areas of life.
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# Cardinal virtues: Temperance Immoderate behaviour occurs when someone does not have
adequate self control and does or consumes things in excess manner that is harmful to themselves or others
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Outline how a person can develop a virtue
The Catechism explains that a firm faith in God, in the first place , helps people to develop a virtue. People need to practice virtue in their daily lives which means developing within oneself.
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# Summary of the Catholic teaching of freedom The Catholic view of freedom is based in
the Christian belief that the ultimate source of goodness is revealed in the Jesus Christ
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# Summary of the Catholic teaching of freedom The church teaches that for people to be free they need to seek
goodness, love God and live as Christ taught and modelled.
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# Natural law Natural law which is present
in the heart of each man and established by reason.
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# Natural law It is
universal and its authority extends to all men.
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Natural and revealed law allow a person to
discern what is good and what behaviours direct people toward good and living as Jesus taught
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Outline how the Sacrament of Penace was instituted
The Sacrament of Penance was instituted by Jesus when he appeared to his disciples after his resurrection.
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Outline why Catholics confess their sins
The forgiveness of sin and reconciliation with God enables a person to choose what is good , act upon their responsibility and experience freedom
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# Three Rites of Sacrament of Penance: First Rite of Reconciliation celebrated by an individual in the
presence of a priest
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# Three Rites of Sacrament of Penance: First Rite of Reconciliation Usually happens in
Reconciliation room (Confessional)
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# Three Rites of Sacrament of Penance: First Rite of Reconciliation What objects are placed on a table in the centre
The Bible , crucifix and candle
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# Three Rites of Sacrament of Penance: First Rite of Reconciliation After a short reading of
scripture , the person reflects on their circumstances and confesses his/her sins and seeks reconciliation
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# Three Rites of Sacrament of Penance: First Rite of Reconciliation The priest offers
advice and gives penance , meant to help in starting new life and to remedy any weaknesses
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# Three Rites of Sacrament of Penance: Second Rite of Reconciliation Often celebrated in
parishes during advent and Lent
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# Three Rites of Sacrament of Penance: Second Rite of Reconciliation What form of the Sacrament of Penance is it
A communal form
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# Three Rites of Sacrament of Penance: Second Rite of Reconciliation Begins with celebration of
the word - readings from scripture , hymns , prayer a homily
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# Three Rites of Sacrament of Penance: Second Rite of Reconciliation An examination of
conscience , followed by a call to repentance
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# Three Rites of Sacrament of Penance: Second Rite of Reconciliation Private | conf
confession and reconciliation
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# Three Rites of Sacrament of Penance: Third Rite of Reconciliation Follows the same
pattern as the second rite
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# Three Rites of Sacrament of Penance: Third Rite of Reconciliation Does not include
individual confession and reconciliation
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# Three Rites of Sacrament of Penance: Third Rite of Reconciliation Instead of individual confession and reconciliation there is
communal prayer of confession and general absolution
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# Three Rites of Sacrament of Penance: Third Rite of Reconciliation The use of this form is
restricted to emergencies and other special circumstances
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Define the term 'grace'
God's grace is defined by the Catechism as 'favour the free and undeserved help that God gives us to respond to his call to become children of God.
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# The Graces of the four elements of the Sacrament of Penance: Contrition Contrition helps people in the search for
freedom as being contrite is the "sorrow of the soul for having committed the sin... together with resolution not to sin again." para 1451
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# The Graces of the four elements of the Sacrament of Penace: Confession The act of confessing sins makes the pentient
aware of their sin and helps them to live a Christian life
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# The Graces of the four elements of the Sacrament of Penance:Satisfaction Also helps a person to find freedom since by doing good
a person's relationship with God and others is revived
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# The Graces of the four elements of the Sacrament of Penance: Absolution Absolution bestows on the
sinner the grace which reconciles them with the Church, God and themselves
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# The Graces of the four elements of the Sacrament of Penance: Absolution Through the priests sacramental absolution God grants
the pentient pardon and peace Catechism para 1424

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