Morality and the Christian Tradition (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Flashcards

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Christian Perspectives on the Relationship Between Religion and Morality
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Religious faith's impact on Christian morality

Directly shapes a person's moral understanding

What faith provides Christians re: moral behaviour

Foundation for determining moral behaviour & ethical decisions

Bible's role in Roman Catholic moral teaching

Provides foundational moral principles

Church interpretation's role in Catholic morality

Determines moral positions from biblical texts

Pope's authority in Catholic moral teaching

Can develop new moral teachings via fresh interpretations

Holy Spirit's role in Catholic moral teaching

Reveals new insights about God's moral will

How parish priests communicate moral teachings

Deliver moral instruction from pulpit during services

When children receive Catholic moral teaching

During Holy Communion & Confirmation preparation

Primary motivation for Catholic moral behaviour

Desire to please God

Why Catholics avoid stealing according to faith

Bible & Church authority agree it displeases God

What drives ethical behaviour in Catholic tradition

Wish to live according to God's will

4 sources of Roman Catholic moral authority

Bible, Church interpretation, Papal authority, Holy Spirit

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