Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Week 14: Christian Ethics (¶1691-1876)

In the first section of the Catechism, we examined the articles of the faith according to the Apostles’ Creed, from the Trinity to the Church to eternal life. In the second section of the Catechism, we looked at the Seven Sacraments of the faith and how they function in the liturgy of the Church. Now, in the third section, we will examine how to live in the world as faithful followers of Christ.

Questions for the discussion of Christian ethics:

1. What are the aspects of humanity which enable us to live rightly?

2. What are the aspects of humanity which hinder us from living rightly?

3. What do we receive from Christ and the Church to help us live rightly?

4. What are the virtues which we seek to perfect in our lives?

5. What are the three moral rules which always apply (¶1789)?

6. How does your own experience relate with the material we read for today?