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Mortal Sin- Break, severe, CHOOSE to reject God

Venial Sin- less severe, weakening, can be reconciled/repaired

Fundamental Option-the moral stance that we have on life/the way in which we choose to lead our lives. When we commit a mortal sin, our fundamental option is ignored and often changed towards a sinful nature. Committing a venial sin goes against our fundamental option, but it is not a complete disregard of it. Original sin – The first sin placed upon the human race. It is a result of the sin of Adam and Eve. With the grace of Baptism, we can gradually move ourselves away from the selfish tendencies placed on us by original sin. Tendency towards wrong, the first sin committed by the first humans St. Augustine- Original sin was passed on through sex, by generation

Actual sin- sin that you are responsible for because of your own action

Sin of omission – When you’re NOT doing something that you SHOULD do

Sin of commission- commit an act that is wrong

The deep relationship with God given to us BY God. God’s favor, indwelling of the Holy Spirit, God’s life and love poured out, participation in the life of God, A free gift from God. A person sharing in God’s grace is often prompted to do God’s work
 * Concept of grace: What it is, can we earn it, is it a substance?**

1. Gravely wrong, gravely evil 2. Know it’s wrong 3. Freely choose to do wrong
 * What is necessary to commit a mortal sin**

We are unsure of how sin began in the world, but it is certain is that HUMANS are responsible for it, not God.
 * How sin began in the world**


 * Role of conscience**

Form your conscience- Inform it You inform your conscience through...the church, documents, catechism, the bible An informed conscience seeks out what is right and realizes that the church serves as a guide in the search

Primacy of Conscience-The church says that you are obligated to follow your conscience