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| the process by which we make choices between right and wrong, good and evil, eternal life and sin; for any act to be morally good, its object (nature) intention (purpose) and circumstances (consequences, or results) must all be good. (p.24) |
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| A persistent, irrational fear of a specific object, activity, or situation (p. 22) |
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| Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation, effects of |
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| restoring or strenghtening our relationship with God; reconciling us with the Church; excusing us from eternal punishment for the mortal sins repented; lessening the purification necessary for our sins after death; granting us peace and serenity of conscience; comforting us; and strenghtening us to continue living a moral life (p. 26) |
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| unjust situations and conditions that negatively impact society and its institutions (p. 27) |
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| a conscience that is educated so that it is able to recognize what is good and then direct us to act on that good (p.25) |
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