The divine gift that gives us the ability to see and understand the order of things that God places within creation and to know and understand God through the created order

The gift from God that allows human beings to choose from among various actions, for which we are held accountable. It is the basis for moral responsibility.

The tendency of all human beings toward sin, as a result of our fallen human nature

Our vocation as Christians, the goal of our existence. It is true blessedness or happiness that we experience partially here on earth and perfectly in Heaven.

The process by which God frees us from sin and makes us holy.

To make something holy. The process of becoming closer to God and growing in holiness, taking on the righteousness of Jesus Christ with the gift of grace.

The soul is __________.

As a human being, having an intellect means __________.

Because human beings possess free will, we know that God __________.

By their disobedience in the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve lost __________, meaning the original state of human beings in their relationship with God, sharing in the divine life in full communion with him.

Because of __________, we suffer from more inclination to sin and more complication in our human relationships than we were created to experience.

Salvation history is the pattern of __________.

The work of salvation accomplished by Jesus in his life, Passion, death, Resurrection, and Ascension is known as __________.

The goal of Christian life __________.

Divine Law or Eternal Law is __________.

Moral law is __________.

Natural law is __________.

The sacred covenant God made with his people in the time of Moses is known as the __________; the Ten Commandments are part of this covenant and are also known as the __________.

Jesus’ New Law of Love __________the Old Law of Moses.

The two Great Commandments identified by Jesus - to love God above all and you neighbor as yourself - summarize __________.

The __________ guide Catholics in the basic obligations of living a Christian life, and __________ provides specific rules to maintain good order in the society of the Church.

The teaching authority of the Pope together with all the bishops throughout the world is known as the __________. When they teach in unison, they teach with __________, or freedom from error.

Jesus' summary of the entire divine Law as the love of God and neighbor.

These are basic obligations for all Catholics that are dictated by the laws of the Church

The name given to the official body of laws that provide good order in the visible body of the Church

A Greek word meaning "five books", referring to the first five books of the Old Testament.

The order in creation that reflects God's will and purpose; it is always true and never changes. All other types of law have their basis in this type of Law and are only true if they reflect the truth of this type of Law.

The law that can be understood through the use of reason. It is our God-given ability to understand what it means to be in right relationship with God, other people, the world, and ourselves. The basis for this type of law is our participation in God's wisdom and goodness because we are created in the divine likeness.

A summary, usually in book form, of Catholic doctrine about faith and morals and commonly intended for use within formal programs of catechesis.

The Old Testament illustrates how sin reveals a(n) __________ attitude toward God in the human heart.

In Jesus’ teaching, sin is identified as a result of __________ in the human heart, in contrast to the __________ that God desires to give us.

There are three elements to any moral choice: (1) the __________, or the thing being chosen; (2) the __________, or the outcome or goal desired by the person who is choosing; and (3) the __________, the conditions or facts that affect the choice.

A __________ is a deliberate choice to act against the moral or Divine Law; a __________ is a failure to do something required by these laws.

A __________ is so contrary to the law of God that it completely separates the soul from God’s life and grace; a __________ damages, but does not destroy, the love and life of God in the soul.

The habits we develop as a result of repeated sins are __________; the habits we develop as a result of repeated good actions are __________.

Pride, greed, envy, wrath, gluttony, lust, and sloth are the seven __________ sins, particularly harmful because they reinforce patterns of sin and vice.

When many people commit similar personal sins over time, this leads to a structure of __________ in the state; when many people work together to meet human needs and protect human rights, this supports __________.

In moral decision making, __________ is the specific thing (an act, word, or thought) that is being chosen

The intended outcome or goal of the person choosing the object when making a moral decision.

The specific conditions or facts affecting a moral decision. _______ can increase or decrease the goodness or evil of an action.

Sin that is the direct result of a freely chosen thought, word, or deed.

A sin that is the result of a failure to do something required by God's moral Law.

A practice or habit that leads a person to sin.

The collective effect of many personal sins over time, which corrupts society and its institutions by creating "structures of sin".

The theological virtues of __________, __________, and __________ help us to know God and live in union with Him.

The conscious and deliberate rejection of a doctrine of the Church without rejecting the whole faith is known as __________.

When we commit to donate a percentage of our income and goods to the Church and to causes that promote charity and justice, we are choosing to __________.

Priests and religious choose to live their lives according to the __________, Jesus’ recommendations of voluntary poverty, chastity, and obedience as a path to spiritual perfection.

By following the First Commandment, the Israelites rejected the __________ of worshipping a __________ or group of gods and goddesses, which was common at the time.

To __________ an object is to show a deep reverence and respect toward it because it reminds us of or represents a sacred reality.

Superstition is best described as __________.

Examples of acts of __________ would include acting disrespectfully toward the Sacraments of making an offensive joke about a saint.

When something is __________, it is holy and deserves reverence and respect.

Vulgar language is just one example of __________, the treatment of something holy as if it were ordinary or meaningless.

The Second Commandment is meant to emphasize the importance of being faithful to our __________, or mutual and sacred commitment, to honor God.

To make an act or speech “in vain” means __________.

The meaning of Jesus’ saying, “Do not swear at all,” is __________.

To commit __________ is to speak, act, or think about a person of the Trinity, Mary, or a saint in a way that is meant to be offensive or disrespectful.

Perjury means __________.

Making a regular examination of conscience is important because __________.

The original purpose of the Sabbath under the Old Law was __________.

As Catholics, we observe the Sabbath on Sunday in order to honor __________.

The following is not one of the ways the Church asks us to honor the Sabbath:

The following is not one of the ways Jewish people today honor their Saturday Sabbath:

Missing Mass on Sundays without serious reason is considered to be sinful for Catholics because __________.

Someone whose job requires working on Sunday can still honor the Sabbath by __________.

The understanding within the Christian faith of the last things - death, God’s individual and overall judgment of humanity, Purgatory, Heaven, and Hell - is known as __________.

The Third Commandment points us toward thoughts of life after death because __________.

The essential unit, the basic building block, of society is the __________.

Under the New Law of Jesus, we honor and respect our family members first of all because __________.

Respect, gratitude, obedience, and assistance are the attitudes that __________ owe to their __________.

Within the family, parents serve as the first __________, or teachers of the faith, for children.

When lived well, family life supports and encourages each person in their __________, or specific way of living out God’s call to holiness as a priest, consecrated religious, married person, or single person.

We owe civil authorities our obedience unless it is clear that __________.

__________ leads us to distribute material goods with justice, promote unity among groups and nations, and share spiritual goods such as friendship and prayer.

Civil disobedience is required when __________.

In his Gospel and three New Testament letters, Saint John identifies truth with __________ and lies with __________.

__________ means making amends for a sin in a way that helps to undo whatever harm the sin caused.

When we sin, our __________ causes us to be aware that we are responsible and calls us to make changes that will restore us to right relationship with God and others.

We must avoid revealing other people’s faults without good reason, even if what we might say about them is true, because this is the sin of __________, which takes away from another’s good reputation.

Telling a false story about someone to harm their reputation is known as __________, or slander.

It is possible to misuse the truth by giving __________, or excessive flattery and praise, in situations where it is not deserved or is being used to gain an advantage for the person giving praise.

We may need to break a promise to keep a friend’s secret if __________; in this case it would be morally right to tell an adult who can help.

Artists are called to tell the truth about reality through their art, especially when they make __________, the art that turns our minds toward the mystery of God by depicting events of Scripture, Tradition, and the lives of Jesus, Mary, and the Saints.

Christ often used symbolic and allegorical stories known as __________ to teach, especially about attitudes toward material goods.

The biblical words of Jesus, “You cannot serve God and __________,” mean that we cannot give our material wealth more importance in our lives than we give to our faith.

__________ calls for fairness in contracts and agreements and for equal value in exchange of goods, money, or services.

Acts of service and charity that help to alleviate immediate needs caused by injustice are known as __________.

Copying another person’s words or ideas without giving appropriate credit is known as __________ and is a type of stealing.

Two of the capital sins have to do with material goods: __________ is resentment or sorrow because of good things another person has, and __________ is desire to collect material things beyond what we truly need.

We can combat sinful feelings about material possessions by acts of trust in God’s __________, his care for fulfilling our true material and spiritual needs.

Imitating Jesus in __________, the quality of giving priority to God above every other good in life and especially above material things, can help us to live a life of holiness.