Christian Morality - Making Moral Choices

the free and undeserved gift from God's loving and activie presence in the universe and our lives. 

A supernatural gift of God by which our sins are forgiven and we are made holy.   It restores our communion with God. 

God's interventions and support for us in the everyday moments of our lives.  These graces are important for conversion and for continuing growth in holiness 

The gifts proper to the Seven Sacraments 

Gifts intended for the common good of the Church, also called charisms

Based on the latin word for "pivot",  the virtues that are viewed as pivotal or essential for full Christian living.

The virtue by which a person is inclined toward choosing the moral good and avoiding evil.

The virtue by which one moderates his or her appetites and passions to achieve balance in the use of created goods 

The virtue concerned with the rights and duties within relationships; the commitment, as well as the actions and attitudes that flow from commitment, to ensure that all persons receive what is due to them. 

The foundation from which all human virtues flow. 

In general, the belief in the existence of God.  For Christians, the gift of God by which one free accepts God's full Revelation in Jesus Christ 

The virtue by which we trust in the promise o fGod and expect from him both eternal life and the grace we need to attain it. 

The human longing for God and a selfless commitment to supporting the dignity and humanity of all people simply because they are created in God's image. 

The process for moral decision making are based on the F.A.C.T.S. - Find the facts, Assess the alternatives, Consider the consequences, Think about God's teachings, Seek Spiritual support. 

Culpable is to be guilty of wrong doing.