The Sacrament of Reconciliation and Catholic Moral Thinking::

3 Meetings 5, 12, 19 February 2014

Present the history of the Sacrament of Reconciliation with the abuses among Catholics and the decline we see in its use today. Describe how the Church looks at the Sacrament today and the form we now use. Explain how the Church wants its members to use the sacrament.

A Catholic’s view on moral thinking with regard to living as a true Christian. What is sin and what part does it play in our relationship with God. The Church view on moral systems. Social justice and activism in the Church with regard to contemporary Social issues.

“The Sacrament of Reconciliation: Celebrating God’s forgiveness” (C0386)

“Your Conscience and Church Teaching” (C1282)

“Stem-cell research” (C0102)

“Understanding Sin Today” (C0197)

“Abortion: What the Church Teaches” (0898)

“Why the Church Opposes Assisted Suicide” (C0897)

“In Support of Life” (C0902)

“The Last Things: Death, Judgment, Heaven and Earth” (C0593)

“What Catholics Believe About the End of the World” (C0993)