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There are several sources of moral truth that Catholics can rely on when making decisions: natural moral law that is part of human nature, laws revealed by God including the Old Law and New Law, teachings of the Church including Church law and the Magisterium, and an informed conscience. The Magisterium applies Christ's New Law to modern issues while conscience makes moral judgments according to God's law when properly formed by Scripture and Tradition.
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There are several sources of moral truth that Catholics can rely on when making decisions: natural moral law that is part of human nature, laws revealed by God including the Old Law and New Law, teachings of the Church including Church law and the Magisterium, and an informed conscience. The Magisterium applies Christ's New Law to modern issues while conscience makes moral judgments according to God's law when properly formed by Scripture and Tradition.
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Sources of Moral Truth
The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, Third Edition
Chapter 25
Document #: TX003156
When we face a decision, we can rely on . . .
our natural ability to tell right from wrong. the laws and teachings revealed by God.
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Natural Moral Law
Part of our human nature The ability to use reason to do good and avoid evil An example: the Golden Rule
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The Old Law
Law of Moses Decalogue, or Ten Commandments The first stage on the way to the Kingdom of God
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The New Law
Law of the Gospel Perfection of the Old Law
Summarized in the two Great Commandments
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Church Law
Precepts of the Church Catholics are obligated to follow them. An example: participate in Mass every Sunday
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The Magisterium of the Church
Bishops of the world united with the Pope Applies Christs New Law to modern situations Examples: genetic testing, abortion, the death penalty
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Conscience
The ability to make a judgment based on practical reason, to recognize what is moral and what is not, according to Gods Law
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This needs to be formed in the light of Scripture and Tradition. It needs to be fed and exercised.