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WorksheetsFinal Exam 2025 – Moral Theology
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 33mins
Matching A: Match each term with the correct definition.
complementarity
The distinctiveness of male and female which allow them to bring out the best in each other
dignity
The respect owed to all human beings because they are made in God’s image
natural law
“written” on the soul of all people and expresses “the original moral sense”
common good
sum total of social conditions that allow groups/individuals to reach their fulfillment easier
Matching A: Match each term with the correct definition.
Magisterium
The official teaching authority of the Church
License
Another name for the abuse of or acting as if one has unlimited freedom
laws
Reasonable rules for the common good made by competent authority
Matching B: Match each term with the correct definition.
invincible ignorance
Ignorance that cannot be overcome by ordinary diligence to find out the Truth.
vincible ignorance
Ignorance that can be overcome by ordinary diligence to find out the Truth.
original sin
The sin of disobedience committed by our first parents, in which they chose to follow their own will rather than God’s will
concupiscence
The disordered human desire resulting from Original Sin that produces an inclination to sin.
Matching B: Match each term with the correct definition.
original justice
The state of complete harmony that our first parents had with their inner self, with each other and with all of creation.
original nakedness
The state of fullness of understanding of the meaning of the body without shame.
original holiness
The state of unity that our first parents had with God, which we can now surpass through the gift of Baptism
Sacrament of Reconciliation
intended for Catholics who have fallen into grave sin since their Baptism.
Matching C: Match each term with the correct definition.
Love
To will the good of the other
Lust
A disordered craving for sexual pleasure
Abstinence
Completely refraining from any sexual activity
Procreation
The act of making a new life
Matching D: Match each term with the correct definition.
Temperance
moderation in controlling desires for physical pleasures
Prudence
Virtue that tells us what to do, where to do it, why to do it, and what the consequences are
Chastity
fruit of the Holy Spirit that guides the proper response to our sexual desires
Peace
fruit of the Holy Spirit allows us to remain cheerfully undisturbed even amid obstacles
Matching D: Match each term with the correct definition.
Wisdom
the gift of the Holy Spirit that gives us the ability to see a situation the way that God does
Hope
theological virtue that involves trust in God’s salvation and in his gift of the graces needed to attain it
Generosity
fruit of the Holy Spirit allows us to give and share with kind abundance
True or False: Morally speaking, it is okay to do an evil act so that a good may result from it.
True
False
True or False: We are responsible to use our freedom to choose what is good.
True
False
True or False: Sexual desire is from God.
True
False
True or False: It is not possible to refrain from sex in a healthy way. The body wants what it wants.
True
False
True or False: No action in and of itself is always wrong.
True
False
True or False: The consequences of our actions are the most important factor in determining their goodness or evil.
True
False
True or False: Humans were created free for the purpose of loving and choosing good.
True
False
True or False: Civil law applies natural law to society.
True
False
True or False: In the Christian view, creation is more evil than good, therefore humans are fundamentally evil.
True
False
True or False: In the Christian view, humans are a union of soul and body.
True
False
True or False: In the Christian view, humans cannot really choose since we are subjects of a superior being.
True
False
True or False: Sin makes us lose our human dignity.
True
False
Multiple Choice: Man is made in “the image and likeness of God” and therefore has: a. An intellect b. The capacity to love c. Free will d. All of the above
An intellect
The capacity to love
Free will
All of the above
Concerning human dignity, which of the following is not true?
We have worth and value.
We deserve respect.
Sin makes us lose our human dignity.
God loves us greatly because he made us in the divine image.
Multiple Choice: Concerning our social nature as humans, which statement is not true?
a. We need to strive for the common good.
b. Everyone has a right to participate in various societies according to his or her gifts.
c. Our goal is to follow ideas that are the most popular.
d. Larger societal units should not usually take over the roles of smaller units.
We need to strive for the common good.
Everyone has a right to participate in various societies according to his or her gifts.
Our goal is to follow ideas that are the most popular.
Larger societal units should not usually take over the roles of smaller units.
Concerning our being created male and female, which of the following is not true?
Each sex (male & female) makes up for what is lacking in the other.
We are social beings by nature.
Male and Female are not critical to our identity.
We are material-spiritual beings.
Which of the following statements is likely to come from someone who believes in moral relativism?
Every society has its own version of right and wrong
With all rights come responsibilities
God’s law surpasses civil laws
Humans do not have the ability to determine right from wrong.
Some examples of limitations on internal freedom are:
Unemployment and underemployment
Fear and anxiety
Government and civil law
All of the above
Conscience primarily uses this to make judgments:
Emotions
Creativity
Intuition
Intellect
As Christians, who do we believe determines what is morally right and wrong?
Society, by the consensus and the agreement of all people
Each person, because God depends on us to determine the good
God who created us and knows who we were made to be
All of the above
What is one way we can determine what is moral and immoral:
The physical pain or pleasure we receive from an action
The Ten Commandments
Whether it is something I want to do in the moment
None of the above
What is the “intention” of an act?
The thing or person that is affected by our action
Our purpose for doing the act; the motive
What we do, the action itself
The conditions and context that surrounds the act
Does the “intention” have any effect in determining the morality or immorality of an act?
Yes, the intention can change a moral act into an immoral one.
No, there is no effect at all.
We cannot say.
What does “The Principle of Double Effect” have to do with?
Acts that are morally permissible in the pursuit of a good end even if the action will also bring about bad results as an effect. There is no other alternative in these situations.
Acts that are good and affect more than one person. The person acting and the person who is the recipient of the act.
Moral acts that involve people of high standing that have double the effect on the public because of their position in society.
Acts that involve more than one person who is committing the immoral act.
How is chastity lived out by a married couple?
The couple chooses to never, ever have sex
The couple is faithful to one another and sexual intimacy is open to life
The couple uses hormonal birth control
None of these
What are the four characteristics of authentic love?
Free, total, even, fruitful
Total, faithful, intense, fruitful
Faithful, balanced, fruitful, emotional
Free, total, faithful, fruitful
Why is it important to communicate physical boundaries with the person you are dating?
Because God says so.
There should not be physical boundaries with a person you are dating.
Because showing signs of affection outside of marriage is not ok.
Because hormone cascades (especially those controlling sexual arousal) are very slow to end once they begin.
What does it mean to say humans are relational beings?
Humans need to have sex in order to be happy
Humans are naturally competitive
Humans are made to love and be loved
Humans are unable to control our sexual desires
What is the purpose of sex as created by God?
To unify a couple and to bring forth life.
To give each person pleasure and to emotionally bond the couple.
To bring forth life and to have something to do.
To bring forth life and to tame lust.
Fundamentally, why do humans have a need for relationships and love?
humans are made in God’s image and likeness and God IS love.
humans cannot feel fulfilled without the affirmation of another.
humans desire to create things and make a name for ourselves.
humans need to survive and use other people for this.
To live a Christian moral life means to live:
Based on the expectations society has for us
In a way that feels right for each person in the current moment
According to God’s plan for us to be fully human and alive
All of the above
All of the following are capital sins except
Disobedience.
Gluttony.
Envy.
Avarice.
To sin mortally, which of the following must be present?
Serious (grave) matter
Full knowledge
Consent of the will
All of these
A doctor performs an experimental surgery on a child. The child and guardians are unaware that the procedure is dangerous and could have severe negative consequences. The doctor justifies it by saying it will help advance medical knowledge and could eventually save thousands of people. What is the “object” of this moral act?
The child
The doctor
To advance medical knowledge
Performing surgery
A doctor performs an experimental surgery on a child. The child and guardians are unaware that the procedure is dangerous and could have severe negative consequences. The doctor justifies it by saying it will help advance medical knowledge and could eventually save thousands of people. What is the “intention” of this moral act?
The child
To advance medical knowledge
Performing surgery
Being unaware of the dangers of the experimental surgery
A doctor performs an experimental surgery on a child. The child and guardians are unaware that the procedure is dangerous and could have severe negative consequences. The doctor justifies it by saying it will help advance medical knowledge and could eventually save thousands of people. What are the “circumstances” of this moral act? Select all that apply.
The child and guardians are unaware
The doctor is purposefully withholding information
The negative consequences might be severe
A doctor performs an experimental surgery on a child. The child and guardians are unaware that the procedure is dangerous and could have severe negative consequences. The doctor justifies it by saying it will help advance medical knowledge and could eventually save thousands of people. Is this act moral or immoral?
Moral
Immoral
We cannot say
A doctor performs an experimental surgery on a child. The child and guardians are unaware that the procedure is dangerous and could have severe negative consequences. The doctor justifies it by saying it will help advance medical knowledge and could eventually save thousands of people. Which moral principle is this an example of?
The “ends do not justify the means”
The principle of Double Effect
None of these apply to this situation
Amy, the president of the Student Council, is struggling on her last chemistry test of the year. If she does well, it will give her an A for the quarter and increase her chances for an important scholarship. When the teacher steps out of the room briefly, Amy notices she could easily sneak a peek at her friend’s paper. She remembers her parents saying, “there’s nothing worth having a guilty conscience for.” She keeps her eyes on her test and tries her best. What is the “intention” of this moral act?
To do well on the chemistry test
To run for Student Council
To cheat on her chemistry test
To remember what her parents said
Amy, the president of the Student Council, is struggling on her last chemistry test of the year. If she does well, it will give her an A for the quarter and increase her chances for an important scholarship. When the teacher steps out of the room briefly, Amy notices she could easily sneak a peek at her friend’s paper. She remembers her parents saying, “there’s nothing worth having a guilty conscience for.” She keeps her eyes on her test and tries her best. Because she is the president of the Student Council, what does that do to her “culpability” for this act?
Increases it; her classmates know her role and she has a responsibility to be a good model to her peers
Decreases it; she has more pressure placed on her than her peers
No difference to her culpability
We cannot say
Amy, the president of the Student Council, is struggling on her last chemistry test of the year. If she does well, it will give her an A for the quarter and increase her chances for an important scholarship. When the teacher steps out of the room briefly, Amy notices she could easily sneak a peek at her friend’s paper. She remembers her parents saying, “there’s nothing worth having a guilty conscience for.” She keeps her eyes on her test and tries her best. Is this act moral or immoral?
Moral
Immoral
We cannot say
When does human life begin according to Catholic moral teaching, which actions are not acceptable for Catholics to take as a result, and how should this inform legislation and education in our country?
Life begins at conception; laws and curricula should protect unborn life and teach the dignity of every person; actions such as abortion, euthanasia, and destruction of embryos are morally unacceptable.
Life begins at birth; laws should focus on maternal autonomy; abortion and embryonic research are acceptable if consent is given.
Life begins at viability; legislation should permit abortion before viability and emphasize personal choice in schools.
Life begins at conception; only abortion is morally unacceptable, while euthanasia and embryonic research are permissible if relieving suffering.
Life begins at implantation; education should avoid moral claims and present all options neutrally.
Briefly explain the STOP moral decision-making method.
Search out the facts; Think about alternatives and consequences; consult Others; Pray.
See the need; Try anything; Offer excuses; Pretend to agree.
Study theology; Trust feelings; Obey instincts; Practice mindfulness.
Start with rules; Test limits; Observe reactions; Plan rewards.
Survey opinions; Tell the truth; Offer charity; Pay attention.
Name three misconceptions about conscience (what conscience is not), and select all that apply.
Conscience is not a feeling or mere emotion that tells you what to do.
Conscience is not a license to do whatever you want or a permission slip for personal preference.
Conscience is not an external voice that replaces moral reasoning and formation.
Conscience is an infallible inner voice that can never be wrong and needs no formation.
Conscience is simply majority opinion and changes with popular trends.
Explain the Catholic teaching of human dignity in relation to God’s gifts of reason, intellect, and free will.
Human dignity is inherent because persons, endowed by God with reason, intellect, and free will, are created in His image, and this dignity does not depend on abilities or achievements.
Human dignity increases only when people demonstrate superior intelligence and freedom.
Human dignity depends on social status and public recognition of one’s choices.
Human dignity is conferred by government and can be withdrawn when someone loses cognitive function.
Human dignity is a reward for moral behavior and is forfeited by wrongdoing.
Explain what the Magisterium is and why it is important for modern-day Catholics.
The Magisterium is the Church’s teaching authority exercised by the pope and bishops; it authentically interprets Scripture and Tradition, guiding Catholics amidst moral and cultural challenges.
The Magisterium is a secular academic society that publishes theology textbooks for universities.
The Magisterium is a local parish council that manages finances and facilities.
The Magisterium is an informal group of lay leaders who vote on doctrines by popular consensus.
The Magisterium is a monastic rule requiring silence and manual labor for holiness.
What does it mean to say that we have an immortal soul? Provide some evidence from science that might suggest this could be true.
An immortal soul means the spiritual principle of the human person endures beyond bodily death; while science cannot prove this, signs such as rationality, self-transcendent consciousness, universal moral awareness, and near-death experiences suggest a reality not reducible to matter.
An immortal soul means the body never dies; science proves this because human cells are biologically indestructible.
An immortal soul means emotions last forever; science confirms this by measuring happiness in the brain.
An immortal soul means memories are uploaded to the cloud; scientific data from computer science proves eternal life.
An immortal soul means people reincarnate as animals; zoology demonstrates this through animal behavior.
While all humans have the capacity for reason, intellect, and free will, not everyone can exercise these capacities at all points of their life. Provide an argument for the dignity of all human life, whether or not they can exercise these three capacities.
Human dignity is intrinsic, rooted in being created in God’s image, and therefore does not depend on current cognitive or volitional abilities; the vulnerable deserve protection and care.
Human dignity is conditional on measurable intelligence and autonomy; those lacking these capacities have reduced moral worth.
Human dignity depends on productive contribution to society and can be lost during illness or disability.
Human dignity is determined by majority vote and public sentiment regarding usefulness.
Human dignity is measured by economic value and earning potential.
Explain God’s plan for His people, specifically referring to our innate desire for God, the Fall, the Promise, and the fulfillment of Redemption.
Humans are created with a natural desire for communion with God; after the Fall, God promises salvation culminating in Christ’s Redemption, which restores relationship and offers grace for holiness.
Humans desire only material prosperity; the Fall is a myth; the Promise is political stability; Redemption means self-esteem.
God’s plan involves endless reincarnation; the Fall is cosmic evolution; the Promise is technological progress; Redemption is scientific achievement.
Humans are destined for isolation; the Fall is permanent; the Promise is to abolish worship; Redemption ends religion.
Humans seek personal autonomy; the Fall teaches that God withdraws; the Promise guarantees wealth; Redemption is national success.
Choose three commandments and explain the literal meaning, as well as implications for the daily life of a modern-day Christian. Select all options that correctly pair a commandment with a fitting modern implication.
You shall not bear false witness—practice truthfulness in media posts, avoid gossip and plagiarism.
Remember the Sabbath day—set aside Sunday for worship and genuine rest, limiting unnecessary work.
Honor your father and mother—show respect and care for parents and lawful authorities, including support in their needs.
You shall not steal—pirate digital content when it is convenient to save money.
You shall not kill—defend human life from conception to natural death and reject violence and revenge.
The Superintendent of Schools is thinking about removing Moral Theology from the Catholic School Curriculum. In your personal opinion, should that happen? Choose the position that best reflects strong educational reasons.
It should not be removed because it supports ethical formation and reinforces the school’s Catholic identity.
It should be removed to make room in schedules without affecting students’ moral development.
It should become an optional club with no grades or curricular expectations.
It should be replaced entirely by a study hall period.
What aspect of Catholic Moral Theology is the hardest for the average teenager to understand?
Natural law and how universal moral norms are known
Virtue ethics and the development of habits
Conscience formation and examination of motives
Teachings on social justice and the common good
The role of the Sacrament of Reconciliation in moral life
What is one thing you learned during this semester that will affect your life going forward? Select the most impactful learning.
How to form and evaluate conscience before acting
Differences between objective moral truth and relativism
The theological virtues and their daily practice
The principle of double effect in complex decisions
Ways Catholic social teaching guides civic engagement
If you could change one thing about this class to help students LEARN more, what would it be? Choose the improvement most likely to enhance learning.
Include more case studies and real‑life moral scenarios
Reduce the number of graded reflections to lower workload
Increase the pace to cover more content per day
Remove all group work and rely on individual tasks
Use textbook readings exclusively without supplementary sources
According to the Christian moral perspective taught in class, which evaluation of the claim “The Catholic Church hates gay people.” is most accurate?
The Church teaches hatred of people who experience same-sex attraction.
The Church distinguishes between loving persons and rejecting sinful acts, calling for respect and compassion.
The Church approves all sexual behavior as long as it is consensual.
The Church has no official teaching on people who experience same-sex attraction.
According to the Christian moral perspective taught in class, which response best evaluates the claim “My body, my choice.” (or “It is my body, it doesn’t matter what I do with it.”)?
Human freedom is absolute; bodily choices have no moral limits.
Bodily autonomy is important, but moral law and the common good place real limits on what we may do.
Moral law applies only to intentions, not bodily actions.
Christian teaching forbids any evaluation of personal choices.
From the Christian moral perspective covered in class, which statement best evaluates the claim “There is no difference between men and women.”?
Men and women are interchangeable with no real differences.
Men and women share equal dignity while possessing real, complementary differences.
Differences between men and women are purely cultural with no moral relevance.
Christianity denies any equality between men and women.
According to the Christian moral perspective taught in class, which evaluation of the claim “Your conscience is just the imaginary voice in your head. It doesn’t mean anything.” is most accurate?
Conscience is imaginary and has no moral authority.
Conscience is a real moral faculty that must be formed by truth and used to judge acts.
Conscience works only when following emotions, not reason.
Christian teaching forbids using conscience to make moral judgments.
