Sunday, November 11, 2018

Week 12 November 12th to November 16th

A major test is scheduled on key terms and questions related to  Chapter 2 (Conscience) & 3 (Catholic Social Teaching) for Friday, November 16th.
 Wednesday November 14 is the Theology Department's "Department Day." You will be giving a study guide to work on together for Friday's test.

Monday, November 12th Day 8
 Code 8A - Reading Room
8B - Room 227

Tuesday, November 13th - Day 1
"Regrouping"
Finish questions Chapter 3 - "Common Good"


Wednesday, November 14th, Day 2 - Theology Department Planning Day

Small groups - Test Review: A Test review Spend the class time review test questions with group members.
Chapter 2, Conscience PowerPoint (notes - purple), Handout with
 figure & board notes 

Definition of Moral conscience - top of notes with picture of person . Know this full definition
What is the “three font principle” (three aspects of every moral act) 
Objective - Multiple Choice
three dimensions of conscience 
synderesis 
characteristics of conscience in Catholic moral theology 
conscience as matter of intellect and will, “head and heart”  
conscience as objective and subjective 
Latin origin of “conscience” 
magisterium 
original sin as ‘concupiscence’ 
culpability 
What are the types of impediments (blocks) to moral decision making? Ignorance is one of them. What are the types of ignorance? What is the worst one?
erroneous conscience
Sample questions:

 Each of the following is true of the Catholic moral tradition’s teaching on conscience except 

a. conscience is, in part, formed by the culture(s) in which we live. 

b. an honestly-formed conscience must always be followed. 

c. conscience, as the term’s Latin origin shows, has to do with knowledge. 

d. conscience is primarily a feeling. 



 Influenced by Thomas Aquinas, the Catholic moral tradition describes the three dimensions of conscience as 

a. synderesis, process of discovery, and judgment. 

b. faith, hope, and love. 

c. lax, erroneous, and informed. 

d. ignorant, culpable, and scrupulous. 

Chapter Three : Catholic Social Teaching
page 63 : #s 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 12 & 13 and Notes on Seven Principles of CST
Short Answer responses
What is Catholic Social Teaching? (#1)
What two "great values" concerning social life are emphasized in the Old and New Testament? (#3)
 Be familiar (you need not memorize) the seven principles.
  • Life and Dignity of the Human Person. ...
  • Call to Family, Community, and Participation. ...
  • Rights and Responsibilities. ...
  • Option for the Poor and Vulnerable. ...
  • The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers. ...
  • Solidarity. ...
  • Care for God's Creation.

  • The above principles and questions 2, 4, 5, 12 & 13 will be presented as Multiple choice questions

  • Sample questions
  •  What CST focuses on all people being made in the image and likeness of God?
  • What CST focuses on crossing national and international borders to help others?
  • Name the Catholic Social Teaching Principle-  family is the foundation for social life and should be strengthened and support. We are called to participate in society.
  • Name the Catholic Social Teaching Principle- We put the needs of the poor first
  • Name the Catholic Social Teaching Principle- 
    we are called to be stewards of creation guided by concern for future generations
  • Name the Catholic Social Teaching Principle-  
     fairwages, safe working conditions, the right to unionize. Workers must be respected

  

Thursday, November 15th, Day 3

Q & A

Beauty Shop
Code 4 - Kiersten
Code 8 - Emma

Friday, November 16th

Test - Chapters 2 & 3


Monday, November 5, 2018

Week 11 November 5th to November 9th

Overview: This week we will discuss Chapter three on Catholic Social Teaching. Some brief notes will be distributed
I will further outline as well as provide library time for the Facing Ethical Issues project.
RE: Beauty Shop. I am going to reschedule Beauty Shop this week due to my attending Kairos on Thursday and Friday. You will have time to continue to work in small groups on Thursday and Code 4a on Friday.
Looking Ahead:   A major test is scheduled on key terms and questions related to  Chapter 2 (Conscience) & 3 (Catholic Social Teaching) for Friday, November 16th.
 Wednesday November 14 is the Theology Department's "Department Day" and you know what that means...You will be giving a study guide to work on together for Friday's test.

Monday, November 5th & Tuesday November 6th

 We will view some videos on Catholic Social Teaching and discuss the questions for discussion related to Chapter 3. A look at Catholic Social Teaching and Voting. From the bishops of the state of Minnesota

But first....Journal: What are the "non-negotiables" to the Christian faith?



Election 2018 - A Message to MN Catholics


 Key website on Catholic Social Teaching From The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

The Common Good





Wednesday November 7th - Reading Room

Facing Ethical Issues Project outline 

Thursday, November 8th & Friday, November 9th

Reading Room time to work on Facing Ethical Issues



Exam Week & End of Semester 1 Theology

This week will conclude our time in Morality. We will have a brief exam review along with final Beauty Shops and some consideration for next...