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INTRODUCTION
What is Life in Christ?
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The secret to happiness is to
draw near to Jesus the Teacher
and learn from him.
We must do what Jesus says
or we will not attain happiness.
We must put into practice his
example and his teaching.
Hearing God¶s Voice
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What is Morality?
Morality
Knowledge based on human
experience, reason, and God¶s
revelation that discovers whatwe ought to do to live fully
human lives.
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What is Morality?
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What is Morality?Three main sources of knowledge to
reach conclusions about how we should act:
Human reason ± our God-given
intellects Human experience ± the collective
wisdom of others, living and dead
Divine revelation ± the teachings of
God as found in the scriptures and
the teachings of the Church
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What is Morality?Gifts of the Holy Spirit
-God-given abilities that help us live a Christian life with
God¶s help. Jesus promised and bestows these gifts through
the Holy Spirit, especially in the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Wisdom
Understanding
Knowledge
Counsel ± right judgment
Fortitude
Piety - reverence
Fear of the Lord ± wonder and awe
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Fruits of the Holy Spirit
Described as the firstfruits of eternal glory
What is Morality?
Chastity
Self-
Control
Modesty
Faithfulness
Gentleness
Generosity
Goodness
Kindness
Patience
Peace
Joy
Charity
Fruits
of the
Holy Spirit
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Magisterium
The official teaching
authority of the Church.The Lord bestowed the
right and power to teach inhis name on Peter and the
apostles and their successors, that is , the
pope and the college of bishops.
What is Morality?
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What is Morality?
Morality as a R esponse to God
Responsibility requires freedom and intelligence.
Morality is a response to a loving God and a
continuing venture to become fully the personsGod wants us to be.
We are able to respond to God because of:
Intelligence and freedom
Help of the Holy Spirit
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Living a Moral LifeThis means to decide and then act according to God¶s plan
for us. It means being responsible and cooperative with
God¶s grace to live a fully human life.
Living a moral life:
Allows the Holy Spirit to work in us, making us like Jesus
Strengthens our friendship with the Lord
Makes us persons of integrity who are responding to our
God-given vocation to be fully human
Attracts other people to God and to the Christian faith,helping to build up Christ¶s body, which is the Church
Helps bring about God¶s reign on earth, ³a kingdom of
justice, love and peace.´
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Living a Moral Life
AGospel Example of Living a
Moral Life
The commandments « are meant tosafeguard the good of the person, the
image of God, by protecting his
goods.
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Character and Virtue
Character
Who we really are and who
we are becoming throughour choices and actions
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Character and VirtueWays to summarize character:
1.Persons with good moral
characters are loving. They love
God, themselves, and others.
2.People with good moral
characters are fully human
persons.
3.Good people are virtuous people.
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Character and Virtue
Virtues
Healthy, good
habits that help us
do good andempower us to
become what God
wants us to be.
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Character and Virtue
Virtues CardinalTheological
Faith
Hope
Love/
Charity
Prudence
Fortitude
Justice
Temperance
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Character and VirtueTheological Virtues
Gifts from God that
empower us to be good so
that we may do good.
Infused by God
into our souls,
enable us to live inrelationship to the
Blessed Trinity.
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Character and Virtue
Theological Virtues
Faith ± enables us to believe in God
Hope ± enables us to desire
heaven and eternal life
Charity/Love ± greatest virtue of all;enables us to love God and our neighbor
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Character and Virtue
Four hinge virtues
that support moralliving
Cardinal
Virtues
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Character and Virtue
Cardinal Virtues
Prudence ± practical wisdom;
responsible decision-making
Justice ± giving God and their
neighbor what is due by right
Fortitude ± strength and courage to stand firm in
our own convictions and do the morally right thing
Temperance ± moderation that
brings balance in our life
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Character and Virtue
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1. Appreciating the gift of being human.
2. Using your intellect.
3. Looking to the law to guide your freedom.
4. Imitating Jesus.5. Forming, informing, and following your
conscience.
6. Repenting and seeking forgiveness when yousin.
7. Loving God above all.
8. Loving yourself.
9. Loving your neighbor.
Nine Steps for Living a Moral Life
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VocabularyMorality
Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Fruits of the Holy Spirit
MagisteriumCharacter
Virtues
Theological virtues
Cardinal virtues