Theology III Morality Chapter 1

What are two ways that we reduce morality? Select all that apply.

• Morality is separate from our happiness.

• We are alone in living a moral life.

• We don't have to do anything to be moral

• We are happy when we live a moral life.

What passage does John Paul II use to open up his encyclical on morality?

• Matthew 19:16-24 "The rich young man"

• John 3:16 "Go, sell, give, and follow"

• Luke 1 "The Genealogy of Christ

• Exodus 20 "The 10 commandments"

• Matthew 15 "The Sermon on the Mount"

4 actions associated with the moral life.

Try your best to explain the difference between the "r" reality and "R" reality. Which one "inform" the other?

Answer explanation

reality=my own personal experience of Reality. Reality=objective reality. This means that Reality should inform my reality. I do not make meaning, I am informed of the meaning of things.

What is the most important question of our lives?

Who defines what is good?

• The majority of society

• The way a child is raised

• The Church

• God, because He is Goodness itself.

To have authentic freedom we need ___________.

• No laws

• to accept God's law

• find love

• Recognize our dignity

True or False:
The 10 commandments, the Beatitudes, and the teachings of Christ are a means to be conformed to the heart of Jesus.

Explain why one would describe morality as "Looking at the Face of Christ".

In order to understand morality properly, we need to begin with the lens of ___________.

• The 10 commandments

• The Rich Young man

• The dignity of the human person

• Mary