Religion 8 Social Teaching Study Guide

 Moral Law

o Definition

o Natural Law

o The 10 Commandments (you do not need to know them all, just know they are part of the moral law)

o The Great Commandment (know both parts)

o The New Commandment

o The Beatitudes (you don’t need to know them all, but should know what they are)

 Moral choice

 The three parts of a moral act:

o Object

o Intent

o Circumstances

 Conscience

 Discrimination

o Racism

o Sexism

o Ageism

 Social Sin

 Social Justice

 Scandal

 Calumny

 Gossip

 Abortion

 Euthanasia

 Virtue  The Seven Cardinal Virtues and Seven Deadly Sins

o Humility vs. Pride

o Kindness vs. Envy

o Patience vs. Wrath

o Diligence vs. Sloth

o Charity vs. Greed

o Temperance vs. Gluttony

o Chastity vs. Lust

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Choose ONE of the following topics and write a paragraph on it:

 As an 8th Grader, what are some real-life ways you can personally work toward social justice? Please make sure your answer includes the following:

o Define Social Justice

o Describe situations that you encounter that show a lack of social justice

o Describe ways you can work toward social justice at school, in your home, and in the world

 What are some examples of social sin that you have encountered, either as a victim, participant, or observer? What are some ways to fight social sin?:

o Define Social Sin

o Describe how you have encountered it

o Describe ways to fight it

 Why does the Catholic Church teach that abortion, euthanasia, and suicide are wrong?

o Define each term

o Describe Catholic teachings on these topics

o Refer to the appropriate parts of the Moral Law (see above) that impact these issues