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| the process by which we make choices between right and wrong, good and evil, eternal life and sin; for any act to be morally good, its object (nature) intention (purpose) and circumstances (consequences, or results) must all be good. (p. 24) |
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| a persistent, irrational fear of a specific object, activity, or situation (p. 22) |
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| Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation, effects of |
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| restoring or strengthening our relationship with God; reconciling us with the Church; excusing us from eternal punishment for the mortal sins repented; lessening the purification necessary for our sins after death; granting us peace and serenity of conscience; comforting us; and strengthening us to continue living a moral life (p. 26) |
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| unjust situations and conditions that negatively impact society and its institutions (p. 27) |
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| a conscience that is educated so that it is able to recognize what is good and then direct us to act on that good (p.25) |
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| god created humans with both body and a soul. we are the only creatures god made in his image and likeness, made to love and be loved. all other earthly creatures were made for our benefit. every human person is unique and cannot ever be duplicated, which is why human life is sacred from beginning to end. |
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| the major teaching that the visible human body can reveal truths about the invisible human soul, God, our relationships, and how we should act. |
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| the incarnation refers to our belief that jesus, who is fully god(divine), became man. god the son didn't just put on a human costume; he really became one of us. He ate, drank, slept, grew, played, laughed, and even cried. he became man so he could die and rise and save humanity from the destruction caused by sin. |
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| after the crucifixon, jesus rose from the dead. his human body and soul were reunited. jesus' resurrection makes it possbile for all of us to look forward to the resurrection and reunion of our own bodies and souls after death. |
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| after the resurrection, jesus literally went up ("ascended") to heaven with his reunited and glorified body and soul, where he still lives in a constant offering of love. one day, he will return to earth again, this time in all his glory, to bring us to live with him forever. |
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the scientific study of animals (p. 13)
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the scientific study of human biology and culture (p. 13)
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(384-322 BC) Greek philosopher whose works were studied and interpreted in a Christian context by Saint Thomas Aquinas (p. 13)
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(1623-1662) French mathematician and scientist (p. 13)
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go beyond; God transcends everything and is the source of it all (p. 14)
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the forgiveness of sins and restoration of humanity's friendship with God (p. 15)
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God's making himself known to us (p. 15)
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the Catholic Church's effort to create goodwill among Christians everywhere (p. 16)
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the gift from God that enables us to believe in God, to accept all that he has revealed, and to respond with love for God and others. A theological virtue (p. 16)
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the belief in one God. Christianity, Judaism, and Islam are monotheistic religions. (p. 16)
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the belief that there are many gods (p. 16)
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the community of people who believe in Jesus Christ, have been baptized in him, and follow his teachings (p. 17)
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a participation, or a sharing, in God's life and friendship (p. 17)
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first-century saint originally named Saul; author of many epistles, or letters, that are found in the New Testament (p. 18)
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