Christian Morality Chapter 25 Vocabulary

Natural Law

Our God-given instinct to be in right relationship with God, other people, the world, and ourselves. it remains fixed and unchanging

Old Law

The law of Moses, summarized in the 10 commandments

New Law

A law based around love, grace, and freedom and is connected to and given by Jesus. It is also knows as the Law of the Gospel and the Law of Love

Church Law

Guidelines for practicing Catholics, it includes Magisterium and Precepts of the Church

Conscience

A God-given internal sense of what is morally wrong or right. As it takes formation, it isn't always morally right. It should be followed about Church Law

Great Commandments

An example of New Law

Precepts of the Church

Example of Church Law and includes having the Eucharist at least once a year

Golden Rule

Do unto others as you would have them do unto you

Magisterium

Official teaching body of the Church