TABLE OF CONTENTS
ix
Abbreviations Used for the Books of the Bible
ix
General Abbreviations
x
Overview
T265
Catholic Prayers and Devotions
1
Chapter 1:
The Basis for Morality and Moral Theology
The Basis for Morality and Moral Theology
1a
Chapter Planning Guide
1e
Chapter Objectives
1e
Keys to this Chapter
1f
Key Ideas
4
Introduction
4
What the Moral Law Is Not
6
Characteristics of the Moral Law
9
Moral Law and Free Will
9
Moral Law and Grace
11
Moral Law and the Christian Vocation
12
Vocation and Discipleship
13
Christian Morality in Action
15
Effects of the Moral Life in Christ
17
Personal Fruits of the Moral Life in Christ
19
What Is Moral Theology?
20
The Christian Concept of Mankind
22
Moral Expectations of Christians
23
Moral Requirements for Man as a Social Being
24
Our Sources of Moral Theology
27
Conclusion
30
Supplementary Reading
31
Vocabulary
31
Long‑Term Assignment
34
Study Questions
36
Practical Exercises
37
From the Catechism
39
Chapter 2:
Freedom and Conscience
Freedom and Conscience
39a
Chapter Planning Guide
39e
Chapter Objectives
39e
Keys to this Chapter
39f
Key Ideas
41
Introduction
42
The Moral Life
43
The Moral Act
44
Knowledge and Responsibility
45
The Gift of Human Freedom
46
Several Aspects of Human Freedom
49
What Is a Conscience?
49
Sources of the Conscience
50
Nature of the Conscience
51
Formation of Conscience
52
How to Develop a Well‑Formed Conscience
54
Conscience and the New Commandment
55
Conclusion
57
Supplementary Reading
58
Advanced Concepts
59
Vocabulary
59
Long‑Term Assignment
60
Study Questions
62
Practical Exercises
64
From the Catechism
65
Chapter 3:
Morality in Law and Action
Morality in Law and Action
65a
Chapter Planning Guide
65c
Chapter Objectives
65c
Keys to this Chapter
65d
Key Ideas
66
Introduction
67
What Is Law?
68
Types of Law
70
Just Civil Law
71
Conflicts Between Conscience and Civil Law
72
Analysis of the Human Act
75
The Principle of Double Effect
76
Errors in Moral Theology
78
Conclusion
79
Supplementary Reading
80
Vocabulary
81
Long‑Term Assignment
83
Study Questions
85
Practical Exercises
86
From the Catechism
87
Chapter 4:
Sin and the Commandments
Sin and the Commandments
87a
Chapter Planning Guide
87e
Chapter Objectives
87e
Keys to this Chapter
87f
Key Ideas
89
Introduction
89
Section I: The Nature of Sin
89
Original Sin and Its Effects
91
What Is Sin?
92
Sin in Sacred Scripture
94
Mortal and Venial Sins
95
Causes of the Loss of the Sense of Sin
96
Cooperation in Evil
97
Effects of Sin
98
The Sacrament of Reconciliation
99
Sidebar: God Forgives, So Why Confess?
100
Contrition
102
The Last Things
108
Section II: The Commandments and the Beatitudes
108
The Ten Commandments and the Teaching of Christ
109
Sidebar: The Ten Commandments
111
The Precepts of the Church
112
Sidebar: The Beatitudes
113
The Beatitudes as the Perfection of the Moral Law
115
Conclusion
116
Supplementary Reading
118
Vocabulary
119
Long‑Term Assignment
121
Study Questions
123
Practical Exercises
125
From the Catechism
127
Chapter 5:
The First Three Commandments: Our Obligations to God
The First Three Commandments: Our Obligations to God
127a
Chapter Planning Guide
127e
Chapter Objectives
127e
Keys to this Chapter
127f
Key Ideas
130
Introduction
131
Section I: The First Commandment
131
Worship
131
Faith
133
Hope
133
Charity
134
Virtue of Religion
137
Section II: The Second Commandment
137
The Grandeur of God’s Name
138
Oaths
139
Vows
140
Sins Against the Second Commandment
141
Why Is It Necessary to Pray?
144
Types of Prayer
145
The Battle of Prayer
146
Section III: The Third Commandment
146
The Sabbath in the Old Testament
147
The Lord’s Day in the New Testament
148
The History of the Christian Sunday
149
The Obligation to Attend Holy Mass
151
Fulfillment of the Precept of Attending Mass
151
The Obligation to Rest
152
Conclusion
153
Supplementary Reading
154
Vocabulary
154
Long‑Term Assignment
157
Study Questions
158
Practical Exercises
161
From the Catechism
163
Chapter 6:
The Fourth Commandment
The Fourth Commandment
163a
Chapter Planning Guide
163c
Chapter Objectives
163c
Keys to this Chapter
163d
Key Ideas
165
Introduction
166
The Family as a Community of Love
167
Observance in the Old Testament
168
Duties of Parents to Their Children
170
Duties of Children to Their Parents
170
Relations with Extended Family
171
The Importance of Spousal Unity
171
Civic Obligations of Citizens
173
Governmental Obligations to Citizens
173
Conclusion
174
Supplementary Reading
175
Vocabulary
175
Long‑Term Assignment
176
Study Questions
177
Practical Exercises
178
From the Catechism
179
Chapter 7:
The Fifth Commandment
The Fifth Commandment
179a
Chapter Planning Guide
179e
Chapter Objectives
179e
Keys to this Chapter
179f
Key Ideas
181
Introduction
182
Respect for Human Life
182
Sins Against Human Dignity
183
Respect for Our Own Lives
184
Respect for the Lives of Others
186
Abortion
188
In Vitro Fertilization
189
Embryonic Stem‑Cell Research
190
Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide
191
Just War
193
Self‑Defense
193
The Arms Race
194
Capital Punishment
195
Integrity of the Human Body
196
Conclusion
197
Supplementary Reading
198
Vocabulary
199
Long‑Term Assignment
200
Study Questions
201
Practical Exercises
202
From the Catechism
203
Chapter 8:
The Sixth and Ninth Commandments
The Sixth and Ninth Commandments
203a
Chapter Planning Guide
203e
Chapter Objectives
203e
Keys to this Chapter
203f
Key Ideas
204
Introduction
206
Marriage and Creation
207
Purposes of Marriage
208
Properties of Marriage
209
Marriage and Sexuality
210
Theology of the Body
211
Sins Against Marriage
214
Sidebar: Working with God: Natural Family Planning
217
Sins Against the Integrity and Dignity of the Conjugal Act and Against the Dignity of the Child
217a
The Virtue of Chastity
218
Sins Against Chastity
221
Education in Chastity
222
Sidebar: “How Far Can We Go Before It Is a Sin?”
224
Sidebar: The Sex‑Crazed Media and the Christian Response
225
Conclusion
226
Supplementary Reading
228
Vocabulary
229
Long‑Term Assignment
230
Study Questions
232
Practical Exercises
234
From the Catechism
235
Chapter 9:
The Seventh, Eighth, and Tenth Commandments
The Seventh, Eighth, and Tenth Commandments
235a
Chapter Planning Guide
235e
Chapter Objectives
235e
Keys to this Chapter
235f
Key Ideas
238
Introduction
239
Section I: The Seventh and Tenth Commandments
239
Principle of Subsidiarity
240
Human Dominion over Creation
241
Stewardship
242
Seeking the Common Good
243
Social Doctrine of the Church
244
Role of the Faithful
245
International Solidarity
247
Ecology
248
Theft
249
Covetousness
250
Restitution
251
Section II: The Eighth Commandment
251
The Importance of Truth
252
The Idea of Truth in Sacred Scripture
254
Truth and Discretion
255
Lies and Their Consequences
256
Gravity of the Sin of Lying
256
Sins Against the Reputation of Another
259
The Duty to Make Reparations
259
Obligation to Keep Secrets
259
Truth and Martyrdom
260
Conclusion
261
Supplementary Reading
262
Vocabulary
262
Long‑Term Assignment
264
Study Questions
266
Practical Exercises
268
From the Catechism
269
Chapter 10:
Epilogue: Living the Christian Life
Epilogue: Living the Christian Life
269a
Chapter Planning Guide
269c
Chapter Objectives
269c
Keys to this Chapter
269d
Key Ideas
271
The Imitation of Christ
272
Encounter with Christ
273
The Spiritual Life of a Christian
276
The Universal Call to Holiness
277
Conclusion
279
Christian Morality: A Program for Life
284
Vocations in the Christian Life
T1
Chapter One
T21
Chapter Two
T37
Chapter Three
T51
Chapter Four
T65
Chapter Five
T85
Chapter Six
T93
Chapter Seven
T103
Chapter Eight
T115
Chapter Nine
T131
Chapter Ten
RESOURCE MATERIALS
T134
Chapter One
T140
Chapter Two
T146
Chapter Three
T152
Chapter Four
T158
Chapter Five
T164
Chapter Six
T166
Chapter Seven
T171
Chapter Eight
T176
Chapter Nine
T182
Chapter Ten
T190
Chapter One
T195
Chapter Two
T201
Chapter Three
T205
Chapter Four
T210
Chapter Five
T215
Chapter Six
T219
Chapter Seven
T222
Chapter Eight
T226
Chapter Nine
T232
Chapter Ten
T236
Chapter One
T239
Chapter Two
T242
Chapter Three
T245
Chapter Four
T248
Chapter Five
T253
Chapter Six
T256
Chapter Seven
T259
Chapter Eight
T262
Chapter Nine
