1. Chapter Two
Moral theology

2. Moral theology
Definition – science that enables the human mind to make correct moral choices guided by principles set forth by the Magisterium

3. Moral theology
Guides us to live the new life of Christ that is received in baptism
Enables us to secure eternal life
Directs us in our quest for holiness that leads to sainthood
Is discovered in revelation and the life of Jesus Christ
Is aided by human science where appropriate

4. Concept of man
Christian humanism – humanity is a gift from God with a divinely ordained purpose and origin
Secular humanism – ethical view of life that questions the existence of God and an afterlife

5. Christian concept of man
Existence of our souls differentiates us from animals
Our soul is our capability to think and choose in imitation of our Creator
There is something more than a brain that differentiates us from other creatures

6. Human soul Created directly by God Is immortal
Will be reunited to our bodies
Spiritual reality – the soul is non-material
Seat of intellect and free will

7. Body and Soul Each person is one in body and soul.
The body and soul is the matter and form of the person.
To separate the two is to destroy the person.

8. Christian anthropology
Creation of humans by God in God’s image and likeness
Existence of original sin
Redemption accomplished by Jesus Christ which makes possible the life of grace through Baptism

9. Specificity of Catholic morality
Christians called to act differently
Supernatural motives
Love one’s enemies
Beatitudes
Theological virtues
Law of love
New life in the Holy Spirit

10. Moral requirements of human solidarity
Man is a social being.
As a result, man has social responsibilities.
Called to more than just individualistic morality

11. Sources of moral theology
Sacred Scripture
Life of Christ
Moral doctrine that Jesus preached
Sacred Tradition
Magisterium
Anciliary Sciences
philosophical ethics, canon law, psychology, etc.

12. Moral principles in the New Testament
Matthew 5: 21-48
Mark 9: 42 –48; 12: 1-13
Luke 17: 1-4
John 13: 34-35