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What is the foundation of the moral life of Christians according to Church teaching?
What is the foundation of the moral life of Christians according to Church teaching?
Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the pillars of Authentic Freedom in Church teaching?
Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the pillars of Authentic Freedom in Church teaching?
According to Church teaching, what is considered to be a 'fundamental commitment' in relation to human freedom?
According to Church teaching, what is considered to be a 'fundamental commitment' in relation to human freedom?
Which biblical verse is associated with the statement: 'The truth will set you free' in Church teaching?
Which biblical verse is associated with the statement: 'The truth will set you free' in Church teaching?
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What does Church teaching define as 'liberation from slavery of sin'?
What does Church teaching define as 'liberation from slavery of sin'?
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Which fruit is NOT listed as part of the fruit of the Holy Spirit in Church teaching?
Which fruit is NOT listed as part of the fruit of the Holy Spirit in Church teaching?
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According to CCC 1731, human freedom is described as?
According to CCC 1731, human freedom is described as?
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What does CFC 720 state about authentic human freedom?
What does CFC 720 state about authentic human freedom?
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What does CCC 1730 state about man's freedom?
What does CCC 1730 state about man's freedom?
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What are some examples of interior obstacles that hinder authentic human freedom?
What are some examples of interior obstacles that hinder authentic human freedom?
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In relation to freedom, what does Galatians 5:1 emphasize?
In relation to freedom, what does Galatians 5:1 emphasize?
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What key abilities did God give humans according to Church teaching?
What key abilities did God give humans according to Church teaching?
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What is the definition of grace according to CCC 1996?
What is the definition of grace according to CCC 1996?
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Which kind of grace is described as 'God's loving presence' within us that justifies and sanctifies us?
Which kind of grace is described as 'God's loving presence' within us that justifies and sanctifies us?
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What is the purpose of grace?
What is the purpose of grace?
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Which fruit is not listed among the Twelve Fruits of the Holy Spirit?
Which fruit is not listed among the Twelve Fruits of the Holy Spirit?
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'God calls us to conversion' refers to being truly sorry for our sins and:
'God calls us to conversion' refers to being truly sorry for our sins and:
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'The Church herself becomes the instrument of conversion and absolution' refers to which sacrament?
'The Church herself becomes the instrument of conversion and absolution' refers to which sacrament?
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Study Notes
Christian Moral Life and Freedom
- The foundation of the moral life of Christians is the pursuit of living a virtuous life, which is rooted in the Beatitudes and the Ten Commandments.
- The pillars of Authentic Freedom in Church teaching are not explicitly listed, but the concept of Authentic Freedom is rooted in the understanding of human freedom and its relationship with God's plan.
Human Freedom
- According to Church teaching, a fundamental commitment in relation to human freedom is the commitment to use our freedom for the good and to follow God's plan.
- Human freedom is described as the power to make choices, which is rooted in the human person's ability to reason and will (CCC 1731).
- Authentic human freedom is the freedom to choose good, and it is characterized by a deepening of faith, hope, and charity (CFC 720).
- Man's freedom is a gift from God, which allows him to make choices, but it is also limited by the effects of sin (CCC 1730).
Grace and the Holy Spirit
- Interior obstacles that hinder authentic human freedom include attachment to sin, ignorance, and weakness (CCC 1730).
- Galatians 5:1 emphasizes the importance of freedom from the slavery of sin and the bondage of the law.
- According to Church teaching, humans have the key abilities to know, love, and serve God, which are rooted in their creation in the image of God.
- The definition of grace according to CCC 1996 is a gratuitous gift of God, which is given to us to achieve our salvation.
- Sanctifying grace is described as 'God's loving presence' within us that justifies and sanctifies us (CCC 1996).
- The purpose of grace is to help us achieve our salvation and to deepen our relationship with God.
Conversion and the Sacraments
- The idea that 'God calls us to conversion' refers to the process of being truly sorry for our sins and turning away from them.
- 'The Church herself becomes the instrument of conversion and absolution' refers to the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession).
Fruits of the Holy Spirit
- The fruits of the Holy Spirit, listed in Galatians 5:22-23, include love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, gentleness, faithfulness, modesty, self-control, and chastity.
- The fruit of the Holy Spirit that is not listed among the Twelve Fruits is 'liberation from slavery of sin'.
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