Ethics, Spirituality & Personal Formation Flashcards
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In Catholic moral theology, the term 'conscience' is best understood as:
Answer: A faculty that must be formed and that obliges one to follow its judgment in moral decisions
The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 1778) teaches that conscience is a judgment of reason by which one recognizes moral quality, and one is always obliged to follow a certain conscience.
A catechist's spiritual direction relationship is important primarily because it:
Answer: Provides accountability and guidance for the catechist's own spiritual growth
Spiritual direction supports the catechist's ongoing conversion and discernment, ensuring their ministry flows from a deepening relationship with God.
The virtue of prudence is especially important for catechists because it enables them to:
Answer: Determine the right action in particular pastoral situations
Prudence, as the 'charioteer of virtues,' enables catechists to apply general principles wisely to specific, often complex, pastoral circumstances.
When catechetical content conflicts with a learner's family's cultural practices, the catechist's ethical approach should be to:
Answer: Engage respectfully with the cultural context while clearly presenting Church teaching
Inculturation requires catechists to engage cultures respectfully while remaining faithful to the deposit of faith.
The practice of Lectio Divina is recommended for catechist formation because it:
Answer: Fosters a prayerful, personal encounter with Scripture that nourishes ministry
Lectio Divina cultivates an intimate relationship with the Word of God, which is foundational for those called to hand on the faith.
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'integral human development' as it relates to catechist spirituality?
Answer: Attending to spiritual, emotional, physical, and relational dimensions of the catechist's life
Authentic formation involves the whole person, recognizing that a healthy catechist cares for all dimensions of their humanity, not just their spiritual life.
A catechist who routinely arrives unprepared to sessions is exhibiting a failure in which virtue?
Answer: Diligence (industriousness), a component of fortitude
Diligence or industriousness — understood as a component of the virtue of fortitude — requires the catechist to faithfully prepare and execute their ministry responsibilities.