R&S Ethics SAC 2 (Catholic ethics) Revision

Ethics can be defined as:

• The codification of religious beliefs and sacred texts

• The systematic study of how individuals and communities determine right and wrong

• The historical development of religious traditions.

• The rituals and ceremonies practiced within a religious community.

Which of the following statements about pluralism is false?

• It recognises the coexistence of different beliefs, values, and traditions within society.

• It seeks to respect and understand diversity rather than suppressing it.

• It acknowledges the legitimacy of multiple perspectives in a community.

• It encourages the imposition of one belief system over all others.

How does the Old Testament influence Catholic ethical decision-making?

• By providing historical accounts of the early Christian Church

• By offering foundational teachings that inform moral principles.

• By promoting strict adherence to dietary laws and rituals.

• By describing detailed rules for priestly sacrifices and temple rituals.

The Beatitudes can be described as a set of:

• Strict rules given by Jesus in the New Testament

• Dietary laws and rituals found in the Old Testament

• Prophecies about the coming of the Messiah

• Blessings taught by Jesus that describe the values and attitudes of a Christian life.

Catholic decision-making is influenced by Catholic Social Teaching (CST) principles. The principle of solidarity relates to:

• Respecting the life and dignity of every human being

• Caring for God’s creation and the environment

• Recognising that each person has rights and responsibilities within the community.

• Standing together with others, recognising our common humanity

Catholic decision-making is influenced by Catholic Social Teaching (CST) principles. The principle of subsidarity relates to:

• Respecting the life and dignity of every human being

• Standing together with others, recognising our common humanity

• Supporting decision-making at the most local level possible, empowering communities to take responsibility for their own affair

• Caring for God’s creation and the environment

In Catholic ethics, the value of mercy calls people to:

• Acknowledge wrongdoing while showing compassion and forgiveness.

• Promote the common good by working for justice and peace.

• Show empathy and care for those who are suffering.

• Enforce justice through punishment to uphold community values.

In Catholic ethics, the value of compassion calls people to:

• Acknowledge wrongdoing while showing compassion and forgiveness.

• Promote the common good by working for justice and peace.

• Recognise that people flourish through loving and self-giving relationships.

• Show empathy and care for those who are suffering.

The Magisterium can be described as:

• The democratic process by which church members elect leaders

• The collection of local parishes that make up the Catholic community

• The official teaching authority of the Church, exercised by the Pope and bishops, that guides Catholics in matters of faith and morals.

• The historical record of the Church’s missionary activities

The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains:

• A historical record of Catholic Church councils and papal elections

• A systematic presentation of the Church’s teachings on faith, morals, sacraments, and prayer.

• A collection of personal testimonies from Catholic saints.

• An account of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection.