Moral Decision-Making Concepts
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What does sin primarily offend against?

  • Reason, truth, and right conscience (correct)
  • Legal systems and regulations
  • Personal preferences and feelings
  • Social norms and traditions

    • Sin is considered a pathway to true freedom.

    False

    What is the role of conscience in relation to sin?

    Conscience guides us toward the good and sin is a rejection of the good to which our conscience calls us.

    Sin wounds the nature of man and injures human __________.

    <p>solidarity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms to their respective definitions:

    <p>Personal sin = Offense against the law of Love Justice = Firm will to give persons their due Desensitization = Doing sinful acts repeatedly Guilt = Healthy feeling that indicates wrongdoing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key practices for growing in prayer?

    <p>Reading and praying using the Bible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Lying is considered a virtue.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should authentic Christian decision-making be primarily focused on?

    <p>Making decisions in relation to Jesus Christ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Latin word 'cardo' mean?

    <p>hinge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Every moral choice we make reflects the kind of person we are or will become.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The capacity of mind or will to accomplish moral good arises from __________.

    <p>habits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following virtues with their descriptions:

    <p>Prudence = Good moral judgment and wisdom Fortitude = Courage in facing difficulties Faith = Believing in God and seeking to know His will Love/Charity = The mother of all virtues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one situation that necessitates careful decision-making due to conflicting values?

    <p>Moral dilemmas between personal beliefs and societal expectations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Making decisions based solely on external events or circumstances is known as the ______ decision method.

    <p>Toss Coin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theological virtue is described as the desire to actively await the promise of God's Kingdom?

    <p>Hope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the methods of moral decision-making with their descriptions:

    <p>Toss Coin Decision = Allows random chance to decide choices Peer Pressure = Influence from friends or society leading to decisions Careful Attention = Deliberate consideration of values and consequences Fate-Based Decision = Belief that outcomes are predetermined</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Examen of Consciousness is a method that helps in personal reflection and growth in virtue.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disadvantage of making decisions using the Toss Coin method?

    <p>It allows for external factors to dictate outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    List the three theological virtues.

    <p>Faith, Hope, Love/Charity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Making moral decisions does not necessitate careful thought when faced with peer pressure.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one reason why we need to make moral decisions more carefully.

    <p>They involve conflicting values or uncertainty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common issue latchkey children face?

    <p>Loneliness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Latchkey families refer to families where parents are always available to take care of their children.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do elder relatives often assume in latchkey families?

    <p>Supervisory role</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Families with children from both partners who remarry are called ________ families.

    <p>blended</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of latchkey children experience recurring fears?

    <p>50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the family type with its description:

    <p>Latchkey families = Parents are unavailable for supervision Blended families = Includes children from both partners Extended families = Involves relatives living together Nuclear families = Consists of two parents and their children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    List two psychological dangers associated with leaving children unsupervised.

    <p>Fear and boredom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Overseas employment is one reason families may become latchkey families.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a consequence of the 'Padrino system'?

    <p>Prioritizing family ties over merit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Fourth Commandment emphasizes the importance of loving our neighbors more than our parents.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary duty of parents according to the content?

    <p>To respect the rights and dignity of their children as human persons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 'Angkan-Angkan mentality' reflects a tendency towards _____ in societal relationships.

    <p>nepotism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following family mentalities with their descriptions:

    <p>Resilient as bamboo = Ability to withstand challenges Closely-knit = Strong family bonds Duty to Love our Brothers and Sisters = Commitment to familial affection Love of Neighbors = Broader societal love</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Generation gap' refer to in family relationships?

    <p>Communication breakdown among age groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the content, the love we show in our everyday experiences with our siblings is a direct reflection of our love for God.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Obstacles to Healthy Family Relationships' include?

    <p>Abusive/neglectful duties, natural process of growing up, generation gap.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one effect of sin on human nature?

    <p>Wounds human nature and solidarity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Venial sin spiritually cuts off our relationship with God.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Original Sin cause to human nature?

    <p>Concupiscence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The sacrament of __________ is a healing sacrament where we experience God's forgiveness.

    <p>Reconciliation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Mortal sin = A sin that breaks one's relationship with God Venial sin = A lesser sin that damages but does not break relationship with God Original sin = A state of deprivation inherited from Adam and Eve Concupiscence = An inner attraction or inclination toward sin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the 'sense of sin' is true?

    <p>It inspires a deeper experience of God's presence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Rationalization of actions can help individuals acknowledge their moral failings.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for the first sin committed by Adam and Eve?

    <p>Originating Sin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Evil exists in the world not because of ________, but because of our abuse of freedom.

    <p>love</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the reality of concupiscence?

    <p>An inclination toward evil due to human nature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Making Moral Decisions

    • How do we make good decisions?
    • When can we say a decision is good?
    • Decision-making is shaped by choices
    • Every moral choice reveals the type of person
    • Moral decisions require careful attention:
      • Conflicting values/
      • Uncertainty/doubt
      • Peer pressure/
      • Negative consequences/
    • Reflecting on past decisions helps understand who we are.

    Different Ways People Make Moral Decisions

    • Toss Coin Decision: Allows external events/circumstances to determine how to act.
    • Disadvantages: Fails to recognize our inherent capacity to think and choose.
    • Authentic Christian Decision-Making is not merely following principles, it is making decisions in relation to a person (Jesus Christ).

    Important Elements in Making Moral Decisions

    • Investigate the facts of the moral act
    • Clarify awareness and assessment of reality.
    • Object/nature of the act: What does the act involve? - What one has done or is considering doing.
    • Intention of the person: "Why are you doing the act?" - Motive/reason for doing the act, "A good end does not justify morally evil means."
    • Circumstances: Importance of factors related to an action. This includes relevant conditions that can affect the seriousness or responsibility in a decision.
    • Consequences (immediate/short-term/long-term consequences)

    Virtues and Actions

    • Virtues are developed capabilities to accomplish moral good.
    • Prudence: Good moral judgment/wisdom, ability to discern what is truly good.
    • Fortitude: Moral strength/courage, capacity to resist temptations.
    • Justice: Firm in giving people their due, compassionately treating everyone.
    • Temperance: Moderation/self-mastery, managing emotions.
    • Theological Virtues: Faith in God, Hope, Love.

    Sin

    • Sin has a relation to freedom, conscience, and law. Sin is the greatest obstacle to true freedom; conscience is the rejection of the good; law is a transgression of God's moral laws, offenses against reason, truth, right conscience, failure to genuinely love God and neighbor.

    Effects of Sin

    • Sin wounds human nature and human solidarity, spiritually cuts off our relationship with God, damages relationships.
    • Desensitization: Doing sinful acts repeatedly.
    • Overstressing Sin: Failure to see humanity's capacity for good and focusing too much on evil, loss of hope in God's power.

    Originating Sin vs Originated Sin

    • Originating sin refers to the first sin committed by Adam and Eve.
    • Effect of the original sin was concupiscence (an inclination towards evil)
    • Originated sin refers to inheriting the effects of the first sin, the sinful condition, and reality of concupiscence (inclination towards sin).

    Loving Our Christian Family

    • Family plays a central role in civilization by grounding the foundation of love and providing support.
    • Family relationships can involve challenges:
      • Mindset that reduces family relationships to "mere exchange of goods"
      • Abusive practices/neglect
      • Generation gap/issues in growing up
    • Respecting family members' rights and dignity/providing care, support, and education are crucial; Parents must be responsible.

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    Explore the intricacies of moral decision-making through key concepts and methods. This quiz covers how choices reflect our character, the influence of peer pressure, and the importance of reflecting on past decisions. Learn about different approaches such as coin tossing and authentic Christian decision-making.

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