Session 8 Quiz

How is the Christian moral life bound up with faith and the sacraments?

• Moral life depends solely on strict adherence to rituals, neglecting faith's transformative power
• Faith professes and the sacraments communicate the dignity which what God has done can afford man
• Sacraments grant automatic salvation, rendering personal faith and moral conduct unnecessary
• Morality is separate from faith and sacraments; each exists independently

What is the root of human dignity?

• Human dignity consists of being made in the Image of God, having spiritual soul, intellect, free will, being destined for eternal bliss, and having divine filiation.
• Human dignity is earned through merit, not inherent in human nature
• Human dignity derives from power or social status, not inherent worth
• Human dignity is a subjective concept, varying based on personal opinion or cultural norms

What is freedom?

• Freedom is absolute autonomy without regard for moral law
• Freedom is the power given by God to choose actions, bear responsibility.
• Freedom is conformity to societal norms, devoid of personal choice
• Freedom is mere illusion; all actions predetermined

What place does human freedom have in the plan of salvation?

• Human freedom limits God's sovereignty; salvation is achieved through human effort alone
• Human freedom is absolute; salvation depends solely on individual will
• Human freedom is weakened by sin, but Christ's grace restores it. Holy Spirit guides us to collaborate in the Church and world.
• Human freedom is irrelevant; salvation is predetermined

Which is not among the sources of the morality of human acts?

• Object chosen (an either true or apparent go)
• Intent/Motivation behind acting
• Circumstances of the Act (Consequences, Implications, and context)
• None of these are relevant, because it only matters what you believe to be good.

Are there acts which are always illicit?

• No acts are always illicit; context determines morality
• Some acts are intrinsically wrong due to their nature, because no good justifies them.
• Only acts condemned by law or tradition are illicit
• All acts are permissible; individual conscience dictates morality

How is a moral conscience formed to be upright and truthful?

• Moral conscience is innate; external influences are unnecessary
• Conscience formed by education, God's Word, Church teaching, Holy Spirit, wise counsel, prayer, examination.
• Moral conscience is shaped by cultural norms alone
• Moral conscience is shaped by personal preferences; truth is subjective

What is a virtue?

• Virtue is innate; no need for cultivation
• Virtue is defined by individual desires
• Virtue is a habitual disposition for good.
• Virtue is a societal construct; no objective standard

Select all that Apply: What are the principal/cardinal human virtues?

• Prudence
• Justice
• Fortitude
• Temperance
• Love

Select all that Apply: What are the theological virtues?

• Love
• Hope
• Faith
• Prudence
• Justice