GRADE 9 LESSON 4

According to the passage, why is it important to form our conscience?

• To avoid making decisions

• To follow the dictates of our conscience

• To be guided by the objective norm of morality

• To ignore the teachings of the Church

How should we form our conscience?

• By following our personal whims and prejudices

• By studying the teachings of the Church

• By ignoring the facts and background information

• By acting out of bad motives

What does it mean to be open to the truth?

• To study the teachings of Tradition, the Bible, and the Church's Magisterium

• To follow personal whims and prejudices

• To act out of bad motives

• To avoid questioning our intentions

Why is it important to question our intentions?

• To show people that we are generous

• To lessen our guilt over money we have stolen

• To ensure that we are acting out of good motives

• To avoid seeking the help of the Holy Spirit

What is one of the primary works of the Holy Spirit?

• To form our conscience according to Christ's truth

• To encourage us to act out of bad motives

• To discourage us from seeking advice from others

• To prevent us from examining our conscience regularly

Why is it important to examine our conscience regularly?

• To recall our sins and failings and learn from them

• To avoid communicating with the Lord in our daily lives

• To ignore the will of God

• To prevent the growth and development of our whole person

What does the formation of a Christian conscience involve?

• The growth and development of the whole person into the full stature of Christ

• Ignoring the teachings of the Church

• Following personal whims and prejudices

• Avoiding communication with the Lord

What will not be enough on the day of judgment?

• Following our conscience

• Forming our conscience

• Ignoring the teachings of the Church

• Acting out of bad motives

What is an obligation of every Christian?

• Conscience formation

• Ignoring the teachings of the Church

• Following personal whims and prejudices

• Avoiding communication with the Lord

What does it mean to act out of good motives?

• To show people that we are generous

• To lessen our guilt over money we have stolen

• To ensure that our intentions are pure and virtuous

• To avoid seeking the help of the Holy Spirit