our moral guide
Jesus
Important Elements in Making Moral Decisions
investigate, Inquire, Imagine, Introspect, Implore
Identify and understand the:
object or nature of the act
intention
circumstances
Investigate
We need to seek guidance and consult people with wisdom and knowledge.
Inquire
We need to imagine the possible effects and consequences of our actions and look at long- and short-term solutions.
Imagine
Listen to your emotions
Introspect
cEmotions help us fully understand the reality of our actions, make us more objective and responsible, and are essential in shaping our conscience.
Introspect
Implore God’s help in prayer.
Implore
central to Christian moral life
prayer
expressed both personally and liturgically or communally.
Authentic Christian worshipv
an interior disposition, a positive habit, a passion that has been placed at the service of the good.
virtue
Of supernatural origin and come from God and lead to God
Theological Virtues
Theological Virtues
Charity, Faith, Hope, Love
These Values can be read from the Scriptures.
Theological Virtues
is the virtue of believing in God and seeking to know and do His will.
Faith
is the virtue by which we desire and actively await the promise of God’s Kingdom and our own sharing in God’s eternal life.
Hope
or charity, is sometimes called the mother of all virtues.
Love
human virtues acquired by education and habituation. They are called cardinal because they are the hinge on which other virtues depend.
Cardinal virtues
Cardinal Virtues
Prudence, Fortitude, Justice, Temperance
is the virtue of good moral judgment or wisdom.
Prudence
is the virtue of moral strength or moral courage.
Fortitude
It is the capacity to resist temptation and pursue what is good despite obstacles.
Fortitude
is the firm will to give persons their due.
Justice
is the virtue of moderation or self-mastery.
Temperance