What is a conscience?
Conscience is judgement about a particular personal action which calls a person to love good and avoid evil.
How does one form one's conscience?
In forming one's conscience, one seeks to discover the good, which is God's will. One must be attentive of the teachings of Jesus and the Church. One seeks information to help make up his/her mind, seeks the advice of others, prays, and makes a decision i
What is an examination of conscience?
An examination of conscience provides the opportunity for one to take an honest look at his/her relationship with God and to see if one has sinned or failed to do good.
What is a virtue?
Virtue is a habit of doing that which is morally good
Name the Theological Virtues
The theological virtues are faith, hope, and charity and are powers given to us by God. Faith is the virtue by which we believe in God and all that He has revealed. Hope is the virtue by which we desire the Kingdom of God and trust in God's promises. Char
Name the Cardinal (Moral) Virtues
The Cardinal virtues are prudence, justice, temperance, and fortitude. These virtues are acquired by human effort. Prudence helps one to what is good. Justice helps one give to God and to others what is their due. Temperance helps one to moderate or keep
What is grace?
Grace is God's life and love living within us
What are the Precepts of the Church?
The precepts of the Church are duties expected of Catholic Christians to help them grow in love of God and neighbor.
Name the Precepts of the Church
The Precepts of the Church are:
1) To worship God by participating in Mass on Sundays and Holy days of Obligation
2) To receive Holy Communion frequently and the Sacrament of Reconciliation regularly.
3) To study Catholic teachings in preparation for the