Investigate Catholic perspectives on sin and virtue and consider ethical and moral implications for one's life and community.
[DHP, CH]
| (a) |
Distinguish between ethics and morality. |
| (b) |
Discuss the role of free will in relation to sin, virtue, ethics and morality. |
| (c) |
Contrast a legalistic view of sin from a relational view of sin according to Jesus' teachings. |
| (d) |
Research the Catechism's three categories of sin (i.e., original, personal and social). |
| (e) |
Discuss the relationship between Catholic virtues and the seven capital (i.e., deadly) sins. |
| (f) |
Describe how Jesus' teachings of the Beatitudes lead to virtuous living. |
| (g) |
Describe how Jesus' teachings on sin and virtue can influence one's daily actions. |
| (h) |
Examine Catholic perspective on grace. |
| (i) |
Reflect on one's moral development using an ethical theory or model such as:
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| (j) |
Assess the ethical and moral implications of the scriptural question: "Am I my brother's keeper?" (i.e., Gen. 4:9). |
| (k) |
Describe the impact of forgiveness in one's life and community (e.g., Truth and Reconciliation, sexual abuse, mass shootings). |
