11REL Catholic Ethical Decision Making

Which of the following are sources of ethical guidance from the New Testament?

• Beatitudes

• The Golden Rule

• The New Commandment

• The Greatest Commandment

• The Decalogue

Which of the following are true for the 10 Commandments?

• Also called the Decalogue

• Are from Old Testament

• Are from the Gospels/New Testament

• Are from an encyclical

• Are a source of ethical guidance

The ______ rule states that one should 'do to others as you would have them do to you' (Matthew 7:12)

Which of the following is NOT true for the magisterium?

• Refers to the teaching body of the church

• Articulates the stance of the Catholic church on ethical issues

• Ensures church teachings are consistent with the teachings of Jesus

• Sums up, in book form, the teachings of the Catholic church

• Has the authority to interpret the bible

Which CST does the following encyclical quote relate to: "The more fortunate should renounce some of their rights so as to place their goods more generously at the service of others"?

• Preferential Option for the Poor

• Solidarity

• Care for our Common Home

• Subsidiarity and Participation

• Human Dignity

Genesis 1:27 - 'So God created mankind in his own image' - relates to which CST?

• Dignity of the human person

• Solidarity

• Subsidiarity & Participation

• The Common Good

• Preferential Option for the Poor

Which of the following refers to a gathering of bishops to discuss and deliberate on matters of doctrine, discipline and pastoral practice within the Church?

• Encyclicals

• Synods

• Catechism

• Magisterium

Which of the following is a norm that might influence our response to ethical decisions?

• Forgiveness

• The belief in Jesus as the Son of God

• Intervening when someone is being discriminated against

• Referring to the Catechism for guidance

• Using an ethical framework like Utilitarianism

Match the source of ethical authority (top) with the relevant aspect of religion (bottom)

• Texts

• Parables

• Beliefs

• Jesus Christ as the Son of God

• Sacred Stories

• Old Testament

• Social Structure

• Magisterium

Which of the following are true for Jesus Christ?

• His actions and life are a key source of ethical authority for Christians

• His words and example provide a guide for the way Christians live

• His life is documented in the stories of the Old Testament (in the Gospels)

• Taught to love and forgive your enemies

• Taught to love God with all your heart (Greatest Commandment)