Post on 23-Dec-2015
FORGIVENESSA loving choice to let go of our desire for revenge when we have been wronged
Asking for mercy when we have wronged others
MORAL DECISION MAKINGA step-by-step guideline for making decisions and reflecting on choices, consisting of:
Seeing the problem, judging and analyzing the situation based on personal, cultural and faith related beliefs, acting upon your decision and evaluating if you made the “right” choice.
RECONCILIATIONThe act of confessing my sins and asking for forgiveness from God
3 C’s of Conversion: Contrition (being sorry)Confession (confessing sins)Correction (making amends for sins, going forth and feeling changed”)
CHASTITYTo be in a loving committed marriage before being physically intimate with another person,
Praying to God for guidance with regards to your own and other’s sexuality
TABLE FELLOWSHIP
Challenging the “exclusivity” of our society and being more “inclusive” like Jesus
Actively participating in faith life (worship at home, school and church )
SACRAMENTSGifts we receive on our faith journey that strengthen our covenant with God (Baptism, Reconciliation, Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, Holy Orders and Anointing of the sick)
MAGISTERIUMThe teachings of the Church guided by our Pope and Bishops and religious authorities
It contains over 2500 points collected in the Catechism of the Catholic Church
AGAPEPure, selfless love as Jesus taught us
The most challenging, but most rewarding, type of love (Jesus loved in this way
ABSTINENCEWaiting until the covenant of marriage before physical intimacy (sex)
Abstinence is how UNMARRIED people honour the virtue of Chastity
PRAYER AND ITS FORMS
Communicating with God (talking to God)
Adoration and Praise, Thanksgiving, Petition, Penitence and Intercessory
(Forms of Prayer)
DISCIPLESHIPFollowing God’s command(expectations, commandments etc.)
being a follower of Jesus in your thoughts, words and actions
6 PRECEPTS OF THE CHURCH
As Catholics we have a duty to obey the teachings of the church and the 6 Precepts:
1. Attend mass on Sundays and Holy days2. Confess sins at least once a year3. Receive Holy communion at least once
during the Easter season4. Keep the Holy days of Obligation Holy5. Observe the prescribed days of fasting
and abstinence6. Contribute time or money to the church
as we are able
LEGITIMATE AUTHORITY
Authority that is recognized by society to serve the common good
Parents, teachers, etc.
INCLUSIONThe act of making others feel loved as Jesus taught
Not judging others, welcoming them and making them feel included
S.P.I.E.SHow we grow in all areas of life
Our Social, Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, and Spiritual Growth
SCRIPTURESOur Holy Bible, consists of the Old and New Testament
These writings have been deemed sacred by religious authorities
PREFERENTIAL OPTION FOR THE POOR
Our calling as Catholics to help those in need
(put the needs of the weak, the poor, the vulnerable FIRST!)
HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
When we demonstrate love, respect, loyalty, patience, kindness and understanding to others (as well as Chastity)
EMOTIONSGuide and help us to make connections between others and ourselves
happy = good choices, anger = change is needed