Norms of Christian Morality  The best decision happens when the mind and

heart agree…
Subjective Norm of Morality Objective Norms of Morality
 Basis to examine man’s action  The objective norm of morality means, the
 A Standard of measurement moral standards that come from outside the
 Measuring tool person.
 Objective morality examines the rightness or
 Subjective is a norm of morality that focuses wrongness of human acts as there are in
on the conscience of the agent. themselves.
 Objective morality focuses on principles of
 Conscience is the law written by God in our morality, asking questions like: “Are abortion
hearts. To obey it is our very own dignity; and euthanasia seriously wrong; and if so,
according to it we will be judged. (Gaudium et why?”
Spes 16)
 Jesus Christ is the Ultimate and objective norm
 A person is said to be moral when a person of morality
does good and avoid evil  To understand Jesus and love his teachings
one should consider the work of Jesus, as the
Characteristics of Christian Conscience Messiah.
 Communitarian (relational being, as one  How?... through the proclamation of the Good
Church) News of Salvation.
 Creative (our natural power of reason
enhanced be thee indwelling of the Holy Spirit) Ethical Teachings of Jesus
 Preferential option to the poor (ANAWIM)
 To describe that we are in correct form of  Emphasis on human person: mercy, justice and
conscience, is when we are able to distinguish compassion
good from evil.  The law of Jesus that require inner conversion
(METANOIA)
How do Filipino values affect our moral life
 Pakikisama  Therefore…We are challenged to live a holy life
 Utang na Loob by taking care of his creation.
 Bahala na
 Hiya  The core of the mission of Jesus was to
proclaim the kingdom of God (Mark 1:14-15).
Types of Conscience
 Antecedent The mission of the church has articulated through
 Consequent (judges past action) Social Encyclicals:
 Correct or true  Rerum Novarum: by Pope Leo XIII (Social
 Erroneous/false conscience (Judges good as condition of Workers)
evil or evil as good)  Quadragessimo Anno: by Pope Pius XI (On the
 Certain (lawfulness or unlawfulness of a reconstruction of Social Order)
certain action)  Mater et Magestra: by Pope John XXII (Mother
 Doubtful (unable to form a definite and Teacher)
judgement)  Octogesima Adveniens: by Pope Paul VI (A Call
 Strict (rigid in making judgement) to Action)
 Lax (less of seriousness)  Laborem Exercens: (On Human Work): by
 Perplexed (when a person cannot make up his Blessed John Paul II
mind when presented in options)
 Scrupulous (constantly worried over a decision  The demand of Christian life in terms of
made) morality is to live Christ-like life.
  Are excusable sins which not involve a person
fundamental freedom nor lead to Spiritual
The Concept of Sin death.
 Venial of charity, and can gradually lead to
Sin as an offense against reason, truth, and sound mortal sins.
conscience;
- it is a breakdown in genuine love for God and Vices are perverse habits which darken the
neighbour brought about by an unhealthy conscience and can linked to seven capital sins
attachment to particular commodities.  Pride – exalting oneself beyond one is due and
true
 In a religious context, sin is a transgression  Lust – inordinate enjoyment of sexual pleasure
against divine law. Each culture has its own  Anger – destructive aggressiveness
interpretation of what it means to commit a  Gluttony – excessive indulgence in food or
sin. While sins are generally considered drink
actions, any thought, word, or act considered  Envy – begrudging others talents, success etc.
immoral, selfish, shameful, harmful, or  Covetousness – desiring what belongs to
alienating might be termed "sinful". others, leading to dishonesty
 Sloth - laziness and escape from exerting due
 Sin always involves moral guilt, and moral guilt effort
always presupposes sin
 As with the original sin, disobedience is an act
 Sin is an offense to a clear conscience; it is an of rebellion against God motivated by the
unhealthy obsession with particular objects desire to become "like gods," capable of
and a lack of true love for God and neighbor. understanding and choosing good and evil.

 The mystery of sin hates the light (Jn. 3:19)  Therefore, sin is defined as "love of oneself to
and we sinners are all often ashamed to take it the point of disdain for God."
seriously
 However, charity exists in the heart and the
 Sin is a product of man’s freedom wellspring of the good and pure deeds that sin
damages
SIN'S GRAVITY: MORTAL AND VENIAL SIN
 Sins are appropriately classified based on their But we need to reflect deeply on sin:
gravity. By gravely violating God's rule, mortal  Truly appreciate God’s everlasting merciful
sin kills charity in the heart of man; it draws love and
man away from God, his ultimate goal and  To correct common distorted ideas of God, the
beatitude, by choosing a lesser good to him. church, conscience, law, and the sacrament of
 (CCC#1855)Venial sin allows charity to exist, reconciliation.
even though it offends and wounds it.
 By assaulting the vital principle inside us - that
is, charity - mortal sin needs a new initiative of
God's mercy and a heart conversion.

Kinds of sin according to the degree