Questions and Answers
What skill of discernment did Kael seek?
Who among the following mentions the interior movements of consolation and desolation in his book ‘The Spiritual Exercises’?
Which of the following is NOT a process of Ignatian discernment?
What is considered something wider than sickness and more complex and more deeply rooted in humanity according to St. John Paul II’s apostolic letter, Salvifici Doloris?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of being compassionate to others?
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Which of the following statements is true about human suffering?
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Which of the following is the motivation to help people because he/she believes that one’s response to God’s love is deeply rooted in faith?
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Which of the following examples does the church promote?
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Which of the following exemplifies Works for Social Change?
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Discernment is the process by which important decisions are taken.
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Desolation is the interior movement that brings the person to faith, hope, and love.
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The Pros and Cons is imagining what advice you would give to someone else making the same decision.
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As persons endowed with the gift of freedom, we can freely choose or refuse to live in the way that leads to goodness.
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Suffering is an experience that every man must undergo as part of God’s will.
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The poor always have something to give regardless of their status.
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Social responsibility teaches us that we are accountable to one another, our civic duties, and our common home.
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Social responsibility could help us lessen the suffering of others.
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The Messianic complex is the belief that when we help we should think that it is our mission to promote social change and we should do our mission with genuine intention.
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Comforting the lonely and the broken is an example of Works for Social Change in our two feet of love in action.
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Study Notes
Examination Structure
- Total Points: 50
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Test Breakdown:
- Multiple Choice: 20 points
- True or False: 20 points
- Short Response: 10 points
Discernment Skills
- Kael is exploring a vocation as either a Carmelite Sister or a Missionary Sister of Charity.
- She consults a counsellor to seek guidance.
- Key discernment skill she seeks: Seeking God in peace and prayer.
Spiritual Influences
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Interior Movements:
- St. Ignatius of Loyola is known for discussing consolation and desolation.
- The mentioned movements influence decision-making processes.
Ignatian Discernment Processes
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Examples of Discernment:
- Gail provides advice to herself regarding marriage vs. religious life.
- Ezra reflects on past choices regarding her teaching career.
- Marie considers her deathbed perspective before making significant life decisions.
- Non-Example: Maria Clara lists pros and cons without deeper reflection.
Understanding of Suffering
- According to St. John Paul II’s letter Salvifici Doloris, suffering is complex and deeply rooted in humanity.
- Social Injustice and Social Evil are broader concepts than sickness, highlighting the complexity of suffering.
Compassionate Actions
- Genuine compassion includes:
- A.Mohammad provides food to needy children.
- B.Aazach supports a friend grieving a loss.
- C.Ibrahim empathizes with less fortunate friends.
- Non-Example of Compassion: Ahmed ignores a struggling classmate, failing to offer help.
Perspectives on Human Suffering
- God does not intrude on human suffering, respecting free will.
- Misconceptions include beliefs that suffering is solely God’s will or that God’s power alleviates all suffering.
Motivation for Helping Others
- Christian Faith serves as a motivational root for helping others based on love rather than obligation or pity.
Church-endorsed Actions
- The Church promotes compassionate actions, such as teaching illiterate children to read and write.
- Actions denoting discrimination or harmful behavior are not endorsed.
Works for Social Change
- Activities that reflect social change:
- Kaizer campaigns against the death penalty.
- Prince advocates against inequality and corruption.
- Actions focused on charity without addressing social injustice are not categorized as social change.
True or False Statements
- Discernment is essential for making important decisions.
- Desolation leads to personal growth, not faith, hope, and love.
- The Pros and Cons approach involves reflecting on personal decisions.
- Individuals have the freedom to choose to pursue goodness.
- Suffering is part of the human experience within God's will.
- The poor possess something valuable to give, regardless of their circumstances.
- Social Responsibility: emphasizes accountability and civic duties.
- Moral teachings suggest that fulfilling social responsibility can alleviate suffering.
- The Messianic Complex centers on the genuine intention behind assisting and promoting social change.
- Comforting individuals in need qualifies as effective practice of Works for Social Change.
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Description
This quiz explores the concepts of discernment in the context of spirituality, focusing on decision-making processes influenced by figures like St. Ignatius of Loyola. It examines the importance of seeking guidance through prayer and reflection in choosing vocations. Whether considering religious life or other paths, this quiz will test your understanding of these themes.
