Define Terms of The Principle of Human Dignity Flashcards

Vocabulary from chapter 1 of the blue Sadlier Religion book, "We Live Our Faith,"  version "As Members of the Church."  Other information Included.

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Human Dignity
The value and worth that we share because God created us in his image and likeness.
Natural Law
The law of God within us, which is known by human reason.
Conscience
Our ability to know the difference between good and evil, right and wrong.
Free Will
The freedom and ability to choose what to do
Original Sin
The first sin created by the first human beings.
Eternal Life
A life of happiness with God forever.
Grace
A participation, or a sharing, in God's life and friendship.
Church
The community of people who believe in Jesus Christ, have been baptized in him, and follow his teachings.
Holiness
A participation n God's goodness and a response to God's love by the way that we live.
Kingdom of God
The power of God's love active in our lives and in our world
Mortal Sin
A very serious sin that breaks our friendship with God.
Venial Sin
A less serious sin that weakens our friendship with God. Does not turn us completely away from God.
Apprentice
A pupil who learns a specific skill of trade under the guidance of a master teacher.
True/False: Venial sin is a very serious sin that completely breaks our friendship with God.
False: Mortal sin is a very serious sin that completely breaks our friendship with God.
True/False: The law of God within us, which is known by human reason, is called free will.
False: The law of God within us, which is known by human reason, is called Natural Law.