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WorksheetsU2 | Moral Foundations | Unit Study | 2026
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is a unique aspect of human beings compared to other living things?
We can fly naturally
We are the largest species
We are made in God's likeness
We live underwater
According to the creation story, humans were made as
male and female, to complement each other
opposite beings, to challenge each other
identical beings, with no differences
competitive beings, to surpass each other
According to Christian belief, what is the source of human value?
personal achievements
popularity on social media
government laws
being made in the image of God
According to Christian teaching, true freedom involves
acting without any moral guidelines
making choices guided by reason and responsibility
being free from all authority
following personal desires regardless of consequences
Why do humans naturally seek relationships with others?
Because we are descended from apes
Because we want to manipulate others
Because we have no alternative
Because humans reflect the relational nature of the Trinity
The principle of subsidiarity emphasizes that:
decisions should be made by the most local competent authority
charity should be given to all in need
the government should control all social services
the Church should intervene in all family matters
According to Christian teaching, what is sin?
A mistake
A deliberate act against God's will, others, and self
A misunderstanding
A cultural tradition
The twofold purpose of Jesus' salvation includes
reconciling us with God and granting us forgiveness
providing us with material riches
ensuring we never face difficulties
leaving us unchanged
Discernment is best described as
thoughtful reflection and prayerful decision-making
strict adherence to rules
following obligations without reflection
memorizing moral codes
The foundation of Catholic moral teaching is
personal feelings
majority opinion
the interplay of object, intention, and circumstances
strict adherence to rules regardless of context
Which of the following are necessary steps in following your conscience?
Listening to personal desires
Ignoring advice from others
Ongoing formation and following conscience
Doing what feels easy
Conscience helps us to
Ignore what is right and wrong
Do whatever we feel like
Make moral decisions
Follow our friends' opinions
Which best describes vincible ignorance?
Ignorance you could have overcome
Ignorance that is impossible to overcome
Ignorance about science
Ignorance that is always excusable
Which of the following can limit a person's freedom?
Knowledge, courage, and patience
Ignorance, coercion, and addiction
Wisdom, justice, and prudence
Charity, honesty, and faith
According to the Book of Genesis, what does the creation story teach about the value of human life?
It affirms that all people possess inherent worth as they are made in God's image
It suggests that only certain people are valued by God
It claims that humans are inherently evil from the start
It teaches that humans have no special value compared to other creatures
Which of the following best describes the application of the principle of double effect?
Performing an action with only good consequences in mind, regardless of possible bad outcomes
Carrying out an action that has both positive and negative effects, where the negative effect is not intended and the positive outweighs the negative
Choosing an action that is always morally wrong, but justified by good intentions
Taking any action as long as the person believes the outcome is good
Which of the following are essential characteristics of a valid law?
It must be just, promote the common welfare, and be enacted by legitimate authority
It must be popular, easy to understand, and flexible
It must be written, signed, and published
It must be approved by all citizens
The creation of humans as male and female signifies that
there is no purpose in gender
men and women are meant to compete
both genders are meant to support each other
one gender is less important
What role does intention play in determining the morality of an action according to Catholic teaching?
It overrides all other considerations
It is irrelevant if the outcome is good
It is considered along with the object and circumstances
It is the only factor that matters
According to Catholic moral teaching, what is the purpose of law?
To enforce arbitrary rules
To benefit only those in power
To promote the common good and guide moral behavior
To restrict personal freedom
