Foundations for Morality Study this for MIDTERM!

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.

• Eternal Law

• Natural Law

• Divine Law

• Human Law

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.

• Merit

• Effort

• Achievement

• Work

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

• Precepts of Church

• Ten Commandments

• Beatitudes

• Sacraments

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

• Sanctification

• Justification

• Redemption

• Salvation

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

• Catechism

• Bible

• Hymnal

• Prayer Book

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

• Old Law

• New Testament

• Gospel

• Epistles

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

• Salvation History

• World History

• Cultural History

• Political History

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.

• Natural Law

• Divine Command

• Moral Relativism

• Utilitarianism

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

• Original Justice

• Original Sin

• Divine Grace

• Eternal Life

Pick the best two answers: In the Beatitude “The Pure in Heart shall see God”, what does it mean?

• They will have a clear vision of God in their lives.

• They will be able to perform miracles.

• Those who repent of sins and turn back to Christ and away from sin

• They will live forever.