Foundations for Morality Study this for MIDTERM!

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The order in creation that reflects God’s will and purpose; it is always true and never changes. All other types of law have their basis in this law.

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Eternal Law

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God’s reward to those who love him and follow Christ’s Law of Love. To be justified in the sight of God. Free gift from God that is unearned by our own efforts.

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Merit

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Sometimes called the commandments of the Church. Basic obligations for Catholics.

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Precepts of Church

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To make holy; the process of being closer with God.

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Sanctification

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A popular summary, usually in book form, of Catholic doctrine about faith and morals.

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Catechism

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Divine Law revealed in the Old Testament, summarized in the 10 commandments. Also called the Law of Moses.

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Old Law

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The pattern of specific events (salvific) in human history that reveal God’s presence and saving action.

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Salvation History

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The moral law that can be understood through the use of reason. It is our God-given ability to understand what it means to be in right relationship with God, other people, and the world and ourselves.

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Natural Law

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The state of human beings before the fall of our first parents of HARMONY with themselves, each other, and with all of creation.

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Original Justice

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What is concupiscence and give an example of it?

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A tendency towards sin, a weakness of the flesh.