Christian Anthropology

Anthropology

the study of man

Free Will

the power of making free choices

Dignity

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect. Every human person has worth and value because each person is made in God's image

Inherent

inborn or inherited, something that does not need to be earned or acquired

Invoilable

no one has the right to violate

Inalienable

it cannot be taken away

Common Good

sum total of social conditions that allow people, either as groups or individuals, to reach their fulfillment more fully and more easily

Subsidiarity

the principle of Catholic Social Teaching that holds a higher unit of society should not do what a lower unit can do as well (or better).

Solidarity

we are one human family

Disciple

not merely an imitator of Christ, but a person who participates in his very life and mission.

Vocation

an expression of faith that God is present and active in our world and that we are called in some way to participate in God’s saving work.

sin

an offense against God

Mortal Sin

a personal sin of grave matter, with sufficient reflection, and full consent of the will

Venial Sin

a personal sin that moves us away from God, but does not fully break our relationship with God

Original Sin

the consequence of the sin of our first parents; the hereditary stain with which human beings are born because of our origins or descent from Adam and Eve

Paschal Mystery

God's love and salvation revealed through the life, passion, death, resurrection, and glorification (ascension) of Jesus Christ.